Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the eventin-pro domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114
September 2020 – Montana Organic Association

New OFRF Grants Examine Organic Weed and Pest Management Strategies

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Brise Tencer, Executive Director, OFRF, (831) 426-6606, brise@ofrf.org   September 30, 2020 – As part of its mission to provide organic farmers with sound, science-based information on weed and pest management strategies, OFRF has awarded grants to farmer/researcher collaborations at the Georgia Organic Peanut Association and the University of Idaho. The first grant was awarded […]

MOA Congratulates Meat Processing Grant Awardees

Governor Bullock Announces $4.2 Million of Additional Coronavirus Relief Funds Awarded through Meat Processing Infrastructure Grants  40 additional meat processing businesses to receive support to boost in-state processing and increase storage capacity  MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today announced $4.2 million in additional funds have been awarded through the Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure Grant (MMPIG) program to aid small and medium-sized […]

MOA Newsletters 2004

Looking for a little MOA history? Check out the MOA newsletter from 2004! Who was on the board then? Judy Owsowitz was chair and she continues to serve the MOA board. Barry Flamm was Vice-Chair, Dee Turner was secretary, Averil Heath, Jon Kvaalen, Ole Norgaard, and none other than Jon Tester! MOA had a solid foundation and continues to grow. […]

USDA Reductions to the Organic Certification Cost Share Program

MOA expressed outrage to Montana’s US Delegation that the Farm Service Agency is reducing support for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP). This program provides organic farmers and handling operations with modest reimbursement of up to $750 to cover a portion of their annual certification fees. This decision was announced via an August 10 Federal Register notice that stated […]