Attendees at Montana Farmers Union’s Western Women’s Conference can expect a full slate of hands-on workshops, development of useful skills, and to hear from keynote speakers Carly Griffith Hotvedt and Melinda Anakalea during the Conference planned Feb. 6-8 at Fairmont Hot Springs. “Attendees at the Western Women’s Conference can look forward to being inspired...
Montana Farmers Union is pleased to announce keynote speakers for its Women's Conference in Eastern Montana Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 in Sidney. Attendees will hear from advocate, author, attorney, and the first female Commissioner of Agriculture in North Dakota – Sarah Vogel, as well...
Montana Farmers Union is engaging Montana students with interactive, in-person lessons about agriculture through MFU’s school visit program and is now scheduling in-person, educational visits to Montana classrooms starting February 2 and for the remainder of this school year. "The school visits are a great opportunity for incorporating some real-world applications...
An emphasis on whole, nutrient-dense foods in the USDA’s and HHS’ newly released dietary guidelines is a welcome change, but last year’s deep cuts to nutrition programs mean families will struggle to access the nutritious food outlined in the document, said Montana Farmers Union President...
Montana Farmers Union Foundation is pleased to again offer scholarships, with applications now open through April 3. “With education being a founding pillar of Montana Farmers Union, these scholarships help further the mission of our Foundation by supporting the next generation of Montana’s agricultural producers, leaders, and...
Montana Farmers Union is pleased to announce that its Montana Farmers Union Foundation Community Grants applications are now open through May 4. “The MFU Foundation Community Grants provide funding that has meaningful and immediate impact for Montana agriculture from production to education and many projects in between,” said MFU...
Montana Farmers Union is proud to once again offer Sentence Grants for Montana 4-H clubs.Clubs can apply for the $100 mini-grants by submitting one sentence project proposals. If clubs publicly thank MFU for the funding, they receive an additional $50.MFU has awarded more than $20,000...
The $12 billion farm aid package announced this week by the Trump administration might be welcome relief for producers in the short term, but the funds don’t go far enough to address the estimated more than $40 billion in losses U.S. farmers are facing because...
Join Montana Farmers Union Foundation in supporting education on rural and agricultural issues and providing resources for rural economic and cooperative development by making a tax-deductible financial contribution to the MFU Foundation.Through the MFU Foundation, Montana Farmers Union brings important scholarship and grant opportunities to...
You can now give the gift of belonging to a community dedicated to supporting family farms and rural communities to loved ones and friends through an MFU membership! Summer Camp tuition is also available to gift ahead of the upcoming 2026 season of MFU's Summer...