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When she was a child, Katherine “Kat” Perez ran in the opposite direction at the sight of a bee. Fearful of getting stung, she always shied away from the creatures.

The Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Committee is pleased to announce that their Hoofin’ it for Hunger run will be held Saturday, September 17 starting and ending at Depot Park in Dillon. This…

Recently a USU Extension received a grant that would fund programs to enhance farming opportunities for Native Americans and refugees. Joining me today is Dr. Kynda Curtis USU Extension Economist and Project Coordinator.

Originally published on March 15, 2021 10:08 am Plenty of younger people are eager to build careers in farming, but more land up for grabs won’t necessarily make it easier to get started. Access to land and capital are two of the biggest hurdles facing first-generation farmers today, and some say they face an extra barrier to both — student loan debt. With lawmakers and President Biden mulling the merits of canceling some debt, farmers and advocates say loan forgiveness could make it easier for millennial farmers to build their businesses. “We know like good farmland is in rural area...

Originally published on March 15, 2021 9:17 am Plenty of younger people are eager to build careers in farming, but more land up for grabs won’t necessarily make it easier to get started. Access to land and capital are two of the biggest hurdles facing first-generation farmers today, and some say they face an extra barrier to both — student loan debt. With lawmakers and President Biden mulling the merits of canceling some debt, farmers and advocates say loan forgiveness could make it easier for millennial farmers to build their businesses. “We know like good farmland is in rural areas, ...