Montana Department of Agriculture
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Here at the Montana Department of Agriculture, we are honored to support the state’s #1 industry. With over 30 programs ranging from market and business development to licensing and regulating services that protect agricultural producers, consumers and the environment, our website features an abundance of information. We encourage you to explore our programs and contact us if you have ideas about how to improve our department, our services, or our website.
MDA Announces Fall Pesticide Disposal Events
The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is facilitating fall pesticide disposal events scheduled for September 23-26, 2025, in Plentywood, Glasgow, Glendive, and Hardin.
Annual pesticide waste collection events have collected nearly 780,000 pounds of pesticide waste from over 1,800 participants since the program's inception in 1994.
The pre-registrationn deadline for the fall event is Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Please Note: You must register before dropping off materials.
MDA On the Road
& Where to Catch Us
Colombia Outbound
Trade Mission
Colombia | September 28-October 5
MDA All Staff Meeting
Helena, MT | October 8
Japan/South Korea
Trade Mission
Japan/South Korea | October 18-24
Pesticide Re-certification Training
Billings, MT | October 15
World Hereford Conference Big Sky Tour
Montana | October 16-21
Tri National Accord
Morelia, Mexico | October 16-18
Pesticide Re-certification Training
Bozeman, MT | October 16
COSDA Annual Convention
Virginia Beach, VA | October 19-22
Pesticide Re-certification Training
Missoula, MT | October 23
MWBC Board Meeting
Great Falls, MT | October 28-29
Pesticide Re-certification Training
Butte, MT | October 29
Montana Farmers Union Convention
Lewistown, MT | October 30-November 1
Pesticide Re-certification Training
Great Falls, MT | October 30
MDA Announces Hemp
Request for Proposal
Proposals shall be received on or before October 17, 2025.
Marketing Deadline: Proposals submitted under the Montana Department of Agriculture Hemp Research & Market Development Program must be received on or before October 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Proposals must be submitted through the WebGrants system at funding.mt.gov
To apply:
Register Online. Before you can fill out an application, make sure that you have registered and received a username and password.
Questions about this RFP should be directed to:
Montana Department of Agriculture
Finance, Trade, &
Development Bureau
PO Box 200201
Helena, Montana 59620-0201
(406) 444-2402
Dani Jones | Full RFP details
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