Montana Farmers Union (MFU) is partnering with Pearson’s Pumpkin Patch in Big Sandy to host a fun fall afternoon that connects families and community members with agriculture. The event, on Oct 10 from noon to 5 pm, will feature pumpkin patch activities, an MFU Local Meeting, and a special Farmer’s Share burger price highlighting how little of the food dollar makes its way back to farmers and ranchers.
According to the USDA, farmers received 11.8 cents of every dollar U.S. consumers spent on domestically produced food in 2024.
MFU Executive Director Rachel Prevost said, “Farmer’s Share Day is...