Economics of Montana Agriculture

🔥 Lottery: Aug 27–Sept 2 • Full registration: Aug 28
Dates: September 16 - October 7, 2025
Meets: Tu from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
 Location: Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
Cost:  $50.00

There are still openings remaining at this time.

Date Day Time
09/16/2025Tuesday9 AM to 11 AM
09/23/2025Tuesday9 AM to 11 AM
09/30/2025Tuesday9 AM to 11 AM
10/07/2025Tuesday9 AM to 11 AM

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Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2025-2026 OLLI at MSU Membership

Description

Learn about economic issues facing Montana farmers and ranchers. This course will examine the impact of agricultural producers on the Montana economy, explore the relationship between agricultural producers and federal legislation (most importantly, the Farm Bill), discuss the current agricultural economic outlook, and consider agricultural innovations important to Montana's agricultural economy.

Course Takeaways

  • Agricultural production has important economic impacts on the Montana economy.
  • The Farm Bill and other legislation are important to the survival and success of farmers and ranchers.
  • The current economic outlook depends on production, international trade and price assumptions.
  • Agricultural innovations are important to the economic viability of Montana agriculture.

Scholarship

Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.

Fee:  $50.00

Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church

2152 Graf St
Bozeman, MT 59718
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George Haynes

George Haynes is a retired professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics at Montana State University. His primary line of research is small business and agricultural finance, focusing on disasters and disaster assistance. His instructional responsibilities included delivering the Montana agricultural outlook, training low-resource agricultural producers and educating farmers and ranchers on agricultural policy issues.
Date Day Time Location
09/16/2025Tuesday9 AM to 11 AM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
09/23/2025Tuesday9 AM to 11 AM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
09/30/2025Tuesday9 AM to 11 AM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
10/07/2025Tuesday9 AM to 11 AM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church