Montana Farmers Union is holding their annual Producer Conference February 9-10 at the Great Northern Inn-Havre. The conference will feature workshops on Ag Marketing & Hedging, Farm Succession Planning, discussion of the 2018 Farm Bill, technology in ranching and the newest crop to hit Montana, Industrial Hemp. Attendees will also tour the Peterson Ranch to see how the 4th generation operation is meeting industry demands.

Workshops/ Speakers:

• Farm Succession Planning: Keith Tokerud

• Beef Producer Panel: Colter Devries of Colt James Ranches and Ashley Callahan of Bear Paw Meats.

• Industrial Hemp with Jeff Kostuik: Hemp Genetics International

• Ag Marketing and Hedging: Jamey Kohake

• Calving Cameras and Drone Technology in Ranching: Dayv Unruh with Timber Mountain Technologies

• Farm Bill Discussion

• Friday night: Beef N’ Brews event in partnership with MSU Northern Collegiate Stockgrowers

This event is open to the public! Registration cost: MFU Members: $35/without lodging; $85/ two-nights lodging at the Great Nothern Inn. Nonmembers: $50/without lodging; $100/two-nights lodging at Great Northern Inn. For a conference agenda, speaker bio’s and to register visit montanafarmersunion.com.