MGGA plans listening sessions

Montana Grain Growers Association will hold nine listening sessions around the state this fall, including in Havre, to give producers an opportunity to let the organization know what’s on their mind.

“MGGA policy is created at the grass roots level,” said President Rob Davis of Larslan, “and we depend on our members to give us direction. Each farming community has different priorities and these sessions give us an opportunity to learn about local concerns and issues.”

Federal farm program development is also an important MGGA policy priority and, even though the association is just beginning to experience the programs implemented in 2014, it’s already time to begin planning for the next Farm Bill. The association needs to hear how current programs are working and what provisions should be reformed.

The meetings scheduled are:

Monday, Oct. 17

• 8 a.m. — Great Falls, Montana Electric Co-op, 501 Bay Drive

• 1 p.m. — Shelby, Comfort Inn, 455 McKinley Ave.

• 5 p.m. — Havre, Northern Agricultural Research Center, 3710 Assinniboine Road

Tuesday, Oct. 18

• 10 a.m. — Malta, Great Northern Hotel, 2 S. 1st St. E.

• 4 p.m. — Larslan, Rob Davis Farm, 55 E. Larslan Road

Wednesday, Oct. 19

• 8 a.m. — Plentywood, Sheridan County Civic Center, 4262 Montana Highway 16

Thursday, Oct. 20

• 10 a.m. — Lewistown, Yogo Inn, Snowy Room, 211 E. Main St.

• 3 p.m. — Acton, 3 North Bar & Grill, 8369 Highway 3 North

Friday, Oct. 21

• 10 a.m. — Bozeman, Holiday Inn, Jefferson Room, 5 E. Baxter Lane