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 […]
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 […]
Montana Department of Ag. Recruits for Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage Advisory Council
Applications and Nominations Due July 1, 2020 CONTACT: Jasmine Reimer, Montana Department of Agriculture, (406) 444-3140 Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently recruiting for open positions on its Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage Advisory Council. The following council terms are currently vacant: Certified Weed Seed Free Forage Producer (Eastern Region) Certified Weed Seed Free Forage Producer […]