MT: DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL SELECTS GROWTH THROUGH AGRICULTURE PROJECTS
News Date February 23, 2010
The Montana Agriculture Development Council has offered funding totaling $401,167 to 13 agricultural development projects under the state's Growth Through Agriculture program, according to council Chair David Tyler.
The Agriculture Development Council oversees the program, which provides financial assistance to develop new products or innovative ideas that enhance our state's agricultural industry.
The Montana Agriculture Development Council heard presentations on 26 proposed projects at a meeting February 10-11 in Helena. Council members are: David Tyler of Belgrade, chair; Ervin Schlemmer of Joliet, vice-chair; Patricia Quisno of Harlem; Verges Aageson of Gildford; Bill Koenig of Kalispell; Ron de Yong, director of the Montana Department of Agriculture; Tony Preite, director of the Montana Department of Commerce. (Contact: Collin Watters, 406-444-2402)