Farm Bill 2018

The 2018 Farm Bill does have quite a few important updates that impact farmers across the country including updates to the commodities programs, trade title, conservation, crop insurance and some other miscellaneous programs. …

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What Happens When A Farm Bill Expires??

The Farm Bill is an expansive piece of legislation that impacts every American, especially farmers. It is renewed every 4 years, typically the legislation is passed before the current bill expires on September 30th. This…

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What Does It Mean To Work In Acres Not Hours?

In agriculture circles it is not uncommon to see the phrase: “To those that work in acres not hours,” but what does that mean? Farming and ranching is a career known for its long hours…

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Why Our Farm Is Not Organic . . .

Often one of the first questions I am asked when I say I am a 4th generation farmer from Montana is: are you organic? The short answer is no. However, like most things in agriculture,…

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Marketing 101: How Do Farmers Market Our Crops?

Marketing is as diverse and complex as the agricultural industry. Every farm has a different marketing strategy and often each crop is marketed differently. Marketing is also difficult to simplify for the purpose of a…

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