Montana Department of Agriculture

Montana Department of Agriculture MT Dept. of Agriculture serves Montana Agriculture and grows prosperity under the Big Sky In a state where cattle outnumber people, agriculture is our business.

In fact, it’s Montana’s number one industry and growing. With 26,900 farms and ranches across Montana, the industry is valued at $4.6 billion. From wheat and barley to beef and pulse crops, Montana's Ag products are some of the highest quality and highly desired throughout the United States and world. Montana’s agricultural industry is constantly evolving to meet the needs of national and internat

ional consumers, and finding ways to add value to their products. Our ingenuity is adding value to what we grow by producing bread, cereal, pasta, b**r, w**e, ciders and spirits, candies, jams, and other quality specialty products consumed throughout the world. Montana is a leading producer of certified organic wheat, dry peas, and lentils, and is home to a multimillion dollar honey and pollinating industry. In recent years, production of oilseed crops like canola, safflower and flaxseed has increased significantly. Sweet cherries, sugar beets, seed potatoes, and hay are among some of the other staple crops grown in the state. The Montana Department of Agriculture proudly serves Montana Agriculture and grows prosperity under the Big Sky.

We’re excited for this month’s round up of events!
09/08/2026

We’re excited for this month’s round up of events!

The Montana Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a Pesticide Container Recycling Driver, located in H...
08/28/2026

The Montana Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a Pesticide Container Recycling Driver, located in Helena, MT. This is a seasonal 20-40 hour per week position starting at $27/hr.

This position coordinates the collection of plastic agricultural chemical containers, by driving a truck and trailer combination to collect containers and grind the containers at regional granulator sites.

For more information visit: https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=26142002&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FDenver.

MDA’s Weston Merrill joined the “For the Farmers Tour” stop in Culbertson yesterday where he chatted with Tom Shultz on ...
08/26/2026

MDA’s Weston Merrill joined the “For the Farmers Tour” stop in Culbertson yesterday where he chatted with Tom Shultz on Voices of Montana to chat all things markets, trade, long-term relationships, Montana branded products, and international opportunities through Hola Montana.

Listen to the full interview at: https://voicesofmontana.com/podcast/for-the-farmers-in-eastern-montana/.

08/25/2026

Today we had the privilege of hosting a farm tour with Grace Ravalli County Economic Development Authority, and the Montana Department of Agriculture along with other western states’ Department of Ag representatives. It was great to be able to give a hands on look at our farms unique offerings, as well as the unique challenges we face here in Montana- specifically weather related with the frosts this past spring.

Last week, Director Streit, Deputy Director Coccoli, and Ag Sciences Division Administrator, Ian Foley, spoke with a vis...
08/25/2026

Last week, Director Streit, Deputy Director Coccoli, and Ag Sciences Division Administrator, Ian Foley, spoke with a visiting group from the U.S. Naval War College (USNWC) about food sovereignty and sustainability, highlighting Montana’s role in strengthening resilient food systems.

Our type of Monday morning blues.
08/24/2026

Our type of Monday morning blues.

The Montana Wheat & Barley Committee (Montana Wheat & Barley) has opened its annual grant window for research, market de...
08/19/2026

The Montana Wheat & Barley Committee (Montana Wheat & Barley) has opened its annual grant window for research, market development, and education. Interested applicants have until September 30 to submit their applications.

More information can be found at: https://montanawbc.com/.

08/14/2026

Gov. Gianforte and Director Streit stopped by G&G Livestock and Cathey Cattle Company near Polson yesterday as part of the Governor’s 56‑county tour.

During the visit, the fourth‑generation family shared their innovative approach to pasture‑raised beef production and walked through some of the practices they use for their operation.

Day 3 of the Hola Montana Harvest Tour took the team to the Northern Ag Research Center, Belle Pulses, and Madoc Ag for ...
08/14/2026

Day 3 of the Hola Montana Harvest Tour took the team to the Northern Ag Research Center, Belle Pulses, and Madoc Ag for a visit with farmers (and as a plus we got to show the team what industrial h**p is about!)

The Hola Montana Harvest Tour continued yesterday through the Hi Line where the group visited Stricks Ag and a few of th...
08/12/2026

The Hola Montana Harvest Tour continued yesterday through the Hi Line where the group visited Stricks Ag and a few of their growers in Chester, Montana.

The group even got to see some lentil harvest at Brad Kammerzell's place before the day wrapped up!

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302 N Roberts Street
Helena, MT
59601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14064443144

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