Hear from Tienna Canen about her family's agritourism operation, her Farm Bureau involvement, and her role in starting the high-magnitude District 6 Fall Fest event.

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Join Darcia Patten, District 5 Director, to discuss her agricultural values, involvement in Farm Bureau, and her exceptional county work in educating students from Pre-K through 12th grade on a variety of agriculture safety topics. She delves into her motivations behind the project and all she's done to make it a success.

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Montana Agriculture News

• Finding the forage balance across the Northern Plains
• BLM Launches Web Tool Identifying Vacant Grazing Allotments
• Deere Reaches Settlement in Repair Antitrust Case
• Canola market choppy to start spring
• Montana opens 1st agricultural plastic recycling facility in Polson
• Montana FFA Holds 96th Annual State Convention
• USDA invests $75,000 to boost biofuel and forestry industry in Beaverhead County

Farm Bureau News

• American Farm Bureau Fertilizer Cost Survey Results Released
• Montana Farm Bureau applauds grazing agreement MOU between federal agencies
• MFBF leader appointed to national committee; Target Training
• Registration Open for International Year of the Woman Farmer ACE Summit

Members in the News

• Ben Lefeldt, Wheatland/Golden Valley County Farm Bureau: Research finds sheep grazing benefits bees
• Mike and Maureen Hoggan, Front Range Counties Farm Bureau: Sheep producers report strong lamb crop despite challenges
• Joe Lackman, Gallatin County Farm Bureau: MSU Launches GROW Scholars Program for Incoming Ag Students
• Mick Denowh: Gartner-Denowh Angus Ranch Sale

Upcoming Events

• Montana Farm Bureau Annual Summer Conference, June 14-17, Kalispell
• April 22nd: Dawson/Wibaux & County Meetings
• Dawson-Wibaux County Farm Bureau Candidate Forum, May 7, Glendive
• Front Range Counties Farm Bureau Candidate Forum, May 7
• Richland County Farm Bureau Candidate Forum, May 8, Richland County Event Center, 7:00-9:00

Join influencer, speaker, agriculturalist, and mom, Kiah Twisselman Burchett, to discuss how to treat our bodies and minds when moving with purpose. Learn about movement for longevity, productive rest, honoring your body's needs, and more.

This is the final of a series of five special podcast episodes this week in conjunction with the American Farm Bureau's Agriculture Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week. Thank you for joining us, and be sure to check out our other episodes if you haven't already!

Join generational rancher, Farm Bureau member, and DPT student, Macie Martinell, to discuss proper lifting mechanics in an agricultural setting, common injuries, the importance of preserving your body, and more.

This is the fourth of a series of five special podcast episodes this week in conjunction with the American Farm Bureau's Agriculture Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week. Stay tuned for our final guest tomorrow!

Join Montana Farm Bureau Member Benefits Coordinator, Rikki Swant, along with Farm Bureau members from across the country, to discuss different healthcare benefits offered with your membership. It is crucial that producers keep up with their personal health metrics. Preventative healthcare can make a major difference.

This is the third of a series of five special podcast episodes this week in conjunction with the American Farm Bureau's Agriculture Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week. Stay tuned for more guests and safety information through Friday!

Join CHS Nutrition Consultant, Cassie Beene, to discuss the parallels and differences between livestock and human nutrition. Learn about the similarities in cattle and human performance, balancing macro and micronutrients, easy first steps to improve your personal nutrition, and more.

This is the first of a series of five special podcast episodes this week in conjunction with the American Farm Bureau's Agriculture Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week. Stay tuned for more guests and safety information through Friday!

Join Director of Ag Safety with the Montana Ag Safety Program, Dana Jansen, to discuss wildfire safety and prevention coming out of the mild winter we have had this year. Learn about spotting fire causes, preventive measures to take, evacuation planning, and more.

This is the first of a series of five special podcast episodes this week in conjunction with the American Farm Bureau's Agriculture Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week. Stay tuned for more guests and safety information through Friday!