February 18, 2015 by Tricia's Trader

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Bull Sale Sale Day Phone 406/ 357-2286

1:00 pm • Bear Paw Livestock • Chinook, MT • Lunch at Noon

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Selling Sons & Grandsons of:

BlueGrass Right Time • GDAR Game Day 449 • SAV Final Answer 0035 Ideal 4636 of 452 6187 • SAV Brilliance 8077 • CAR Chinook 786 • GDAR Timeless 255

Bulls Sell

For Complete Sale Information and Sale Book, Contact

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Download our Sale Book at www.BallyhooPrinting.com Bulls can be viewed at Hould Feedlot & Bull Center in Malta, MT

Milk River Angus Bull Test Consignors

Four Butte Cattle Co. (4B) Kent & Judy Pike 406-357-2994 fourbuttes@hotmail.com

C Bar Angus (C-) Artt & Ross Christofferson 406-658-2216 or 658-2153 rc516@mtintouch.net

North Fork Angus (NFA) Kade, Shane & Morgan Friede 406-357-2410 sfriede@hotmail.com

Bryan Pike (BP) 406-788-5952 bpike4@hotmail.com

Bar 9 Ranch (-9) Clayton Hofeldt • 406-945-0850 bar_9_ranch@hotmail.com

DH Registered Angus (DH) Dale Hofeldt • 406-357-3785 dalehofeldt@yahoo.com

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For Sale: 6x12' MultiPurpose Hay Wagon, Pulls w/ Horses Or Vehicles. Lots of Fun. Also, Visa-Visa Buggy, Exc. Cond., Top Lifts up and down, Rubber Wheels, Pulls Light; For More Info, Call Jack 406-262-2444. 2-II

Hickel Water Well Drilling: Free Estimates, Wells Drilled & Cleaned, Pump Sales & Service. Call 406-383-4363 (h) or 390-6254 (c). 2-I

Health Screenings at 2015 MT Seed Show, Harlem: Mar. 13 & 14, 6:30-9:30am. Remember to fast! 2-I

BUY-SELL-TRADE Vintage Collectibles: Kokomo Joe's Trading Post, Chester Montana. JUST IN:The Tao of Teas. 406-759-6472. 2-II

Hay for Sale: Rounds and square bales, all varieties, alfalfa, grass-alfalfa mix, and grass hay. Starting at $90/ton. Trucking avail. Thompson Cattle Co. 406-670-6551. 2-II

THINGS TO KNOW: Apr. 4, Sat.: SUPPORT JALISSA HORINEK, fundraiser for Student Ambassador trip, All-You-Can-Eat Pork Roast & Ham Dinner, Higham Community Center, $10/ticket or $30 for family of 4, HUGE Silent Auciton, Lots of door prizes, No lose Booze Raffle, Raffle Winners Drawn: Pig, Gun & Large 3 places raffles. 5:00 p.m. First and Third Mon. of the Month.: HAVRE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLMeadowlark Estates, 4113 9th St. W., Havre 6:30pm-8:00pm. More info call Barbara Fell, 390-8045. Open to all denominations.

Let us know what’s happening in your area. It’s free and it gets read! Call 379-2377 or email office@kimmel-kreations.com For Sale: Case Loader W14, 4x4, Runs good, block heater, Easy To Haul @ 14,000lbs! $10,000. F-350 Dually pickup box, great cond., fits 99-07 models, $1,000. Call 406-390-0871. 2-II

For Sale: 6-wheel ATV with tracks, low hours, very nice condition. 1997 Arctic Cat Powder Extreme snowmobile, 3 cyl. engine. Call 406-8734780 or 450-4760 cell. 2-II

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Discounts applied for first six months. Regular rates apply at end of sixth month. Other restrictions may apply. See store for details.

For Sale: 1997 Ford F150 XLT, Ext. cab., 4x2, 4.6L, Auto, 6.5 ft. bed w/ Tonneau cover, tow hitch w/ light wiring plug, $3,500. Solid mahogany br set, triple dresser w/mirror, armoire, shelves plus 3 drawers, queen headboard, nightstand w/ 2 drawers, $500. Fireproof file cab., 4 drawers, $50. 406-759-5553. 2-II

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CATTLE WITH SUBSTANCE AND QUALITY, BACKED BY PEOPLE WITH INTEGRITY BECKTON WARRIOR Z314 N6, SIRE TO SOME FANTASTIC BULLS OFFERED FOR SALE

Quality & Integrity

APRIL 2, 2015 AT 1:00 P.M. at Glasgow Stockyards, Glasgow Montana

55 Yearling Bulls 25 Yearling Heifers For a catalog or more information call us at 406-357-3125 or Jim 406-539-3100 or Brady 406-539-2102 e-mail: bbowlesj5@yahoo.com facebook.com/BowlesJ5Reds 12995 Paradise Valley Rd, Chinook, MT 59523

For Sale: INDIAN BLANKETS & ARTWORK Sweetgrass ~ Sage ~ Furs Buckskin ~ Saddles USA Old Timer Knives Knife/Scissor Sharpening, Custom Framing, Big Sky Images & Collectibles Havre Holiday Village Mall ~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~ 2-II:5-I

For Sale: Hay Bet Barley Seed cleaned. Call Beery's in Vida, 406-773-5710 or 979-5720. 2-I Going to build? Come into All Seasons Home Center @729 2nd Ave S., Glasgow, with your measurements for your additions, pole barns, and your garage packages and see how we can accommodate you. Call 406-228-8288. 2-I

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For Sale: RARE KNIVES Large Selection RUANA CASE XX ~ SCHRADE Hard - to - find USA-made Old Timer & Uncle Henry Knife/Scissor Sharpening Big Sky Images & Collectibles Havre Holiday Village Mall ~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~ 2-II:5-I Amazon Shoppers: Did you know Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to the Big Flat Community Grain Bin, Inc.? Visit www. smile.amazon.com. Purchases MUST be made through Amazon Smile to qualify. x

Money Talks

Complements of Greg Dugdale Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Havre, Montana

REVISED ONE-ROLLOVER-PER-YEAR LIMIT APPLIES IN 2015: IRS CLARIFIES RULES Background The Internal Revenue Code says that if you receive a distribution from an IRA, you can’t make a tax-free (60-day) rollover into another IRA if you’ve already completed a tax-free rollover within the previous one-year (12-month) period. The long-standing position of the IRS was that this rule applied separately to each IRA someone owns. Earlier this year, however, the Tax Court, in the case of Bobrow v. Commissioner, held that, regardless of how many IRAs he or she maintains, a taxpayer may make only one nontaxable 60-day rollover within each 12-month period. The IRS response to Bobrow The IRS, in Announcement 2014-15, indicated that it would follow the Tax Court’s Bobrow decision and apply the one-rollover-per-year limit on an aggregate basis, instead of separately to each IRA you own. However, in order to give IRA trustees and custodians time to make changes in their IRA rollover procedures and disclosure documents, the IRS indicated that the revised rule would not apply to any rollover that involved an IRA distribution that occurred before January 1, 2015. IRS further clarifies the new one-rollover-per-year limit In November, the IRS issued Announcement 2014-32, providing further guidance on how the revised one-rolloverper-year limit is to be applied. Most importantly, the IRS has now clarified that:

IRAs, are aggregated and treated as one IRA when applying the new rule. For example, if you make a 60day rollover from a Roth IRA to the same or another Roth IRA, you will be precluded from making a 60-day rollover from any other IRA--including traditional IRAs--within 12 months. The converse is also true--a 60-day rollover from a traditional IRA to the same or another traditional IRA will preclude you from making a 60-day rollover from one Roth IRA to another Roth IRA. 2. The exclusion for 2014 distributions is not absolute. While generally you can ignore rollovers of 2014 distributions when determining whether a 2015 rollover violates the new one-rollover-per-year limit, this special transition rule will NOT apply if the 2015 rollover is from the same IRA that either made, or received, the 2014 rollover.

The one-rollover-per-year limit does not apply to direct transfers between IRA trustees and custodians, rollovers from qualified plans to IRAs, or conversions of traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs. What this means to you In general, it’s best to avoid 60-day rollovers whenever possible. Use direct transfers (as opposed to 60-day rollovers) between IRAs, as these direct transfers aren’t subject to the one-rollover-per-year limit. The tax consequences of making a mistake can be significant--a failed rollover will be treated as a taxable distribution (with potential early-distribution penalties if you’re not yet 59½) and a potential excess contribution to the 1. All IRAs, including traditional, Roth, SEP, and SIMPLE receiving IRA. This information, developed by an independent third party, has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete. This information is not a complete summary or statement of all available data necessary for making an investment decision and does not constitute a recommendation. The information contained in this report does not purport to be a complete description of the securities, markets, or developments referred to in this material. This information is not intended as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any security referred to herein. Investments mentioned may not be suitable for all investors. The material is general in nature. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not provide advice on tax, legal or mortgage issues. These matters should be discussed with the appropriate professional. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, an independent broker/dealer, and are not insured by FDIC, NCUA or any other government agency, are not deposits or obligations of the financial institution, are not guaranteed by the financial institution, and are subject to risks, including the possible loss of principal. Prepared by Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc. Copyright 2012.

FOR SALE – Private Treaty at the Ranch 100 POLLED & HORNED Hereford Bulls Yearlings & Two-Year-Olds 20 Red Angus Bulls – Yearlings & Two-Year-Olds

CONTACT Matt at 406-979-5720 or Joanne at 406-773-5710

For Sale: Metcalfe barley, common. No sprout, germ, or water damage. Also, common Lavina hay barley seed. 406-680-7333. 2-II

Wintering & Delivery Arrangements can be made

For Sale: Vacant Lot West of Havre, MT. Includes well. Perfect for mobile/ manufactured home. Call Janis Flynn Pyrak @ 406-265-7845. 2-II

For Sale: 184+/- acres of land South of Dodson that includes 57+ irrigated acres serviced by the Malta Irrigation District and 126+ acres of grazing land. A home site (no home) is outfitted with power, septic system & well. Asking $190,000 (264RJ6) 406-654-2273 MissouriRiverRealty.com 2-II

Help Wanted: Medical Center – Administrative A Enrollment Specia hours/week). Wage Contact Meghan

For Sale: 1958 Ford Tandem, Cat Dies w/ 40k mi. Has n and water pump. T has been overhaule Call American Ga (406) 357-4201 to drive or for more

Prewett Interio Home Store~" Awesome stuff! & Gifts, too. 9844, 41pr nemont.net41, Fir Glasgow, MT 592 M-F 8:30-5:30.

Malta area: Many happening in Malt Holiday Season! St open on Sundays starting Nov.28th 'ti Many late night o Christmas shoppi the Malta Cham complete schedule

Traegar grills on sal time ever! 10% off or pellets with pu new grill. Rebates soon, so stop in Locations in Hav Malta and Glasgo

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Traegar grills on sale for the first time ever! 10% off accessories or pellets with purchase of a Where to Eat, Sleep & Drink in the Heart of Montana. new grill. Rebates are ending soon, so stop in to Ezzies Locations in Havre, Harlem, Malta and Glasgow. 11-I:1-I Where to Eat, Sleep & Drink in the Heart of Montana.

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of Montana: Band Malta area: ManyGuitars things are & Orchestra Rentals/Sales - American happening in Malta over Guild, the Gretsch, Jackson guitars. Bluegrass. Holiday Season! Stores Ukuleles.will BOSSbe effects. Special welcome. We ship! #2 open on Sundaysorders 11am-3pm 5th St. S., downtown Great starting Nov.28th 'til Christmas. Falls, (406) 453-4998; or call Bing at (406) 566-2223. Many late night openings for www. guitarsofmontana.com. 10-I:3-I Christmas shopping. Watch Home For Sale: 3 bedrooms, new plumbing, new furnace & the Malta Chamber ad for water heater. 805 6th St., Havre, complete schedule. 11-I:1-I MT. $99,900. Call Havre HiLine Realty 406-265-0905. 2-I

Prewett Interiors ~Your For Sale: Get in shape with an upright sell Schwinn AirHome Store~"We Dyne exercise bike. Air Dyne Awesome stuff!". Decor Computer, reading stand, seat cover and extra & Gifts, too. gel(406)228dual action seat; instruction 9844, 41prewett.int@ manual included. $350.00 Call St. 406-357-3572. 2-I nemont.net41, First N., Hay For Sale: 700 tons 3x4 Glasgow, MT 59230. Hours: square bales 35% alfalfa $100/ M-F 8:30-5:30.ton. Also 11-I:1-I avail. 500 tons good clean straight grass hay 3x4 $105/Ton. Also For Sale: 1958 Fordsquare 500 bales Truck, avail. straight 2nd cutting alfalfa Engine 3x4 square bales Tandem, Cat Diesel $140/ton. 150 tons 2013 50% w/ 40k mi. Has new alfalfa battery mix in round bales $90/ton. Trucking available. and water pump. Transmission 406-670-6551. 2-I:4-II

Help Wanted: Poker dealers, Chinook Eagles. Call 406357-2329 or stop by the Eagles Club, Main Street, Chinook. 2-I

has been overhauled. $10,900 Guns - Cha Call American Garage, LLC Items For Sale: International - Movies & Model to M tractor, (406) 357-4201 today test with D9 Christmas sh front axle, F10 Loader, 12 drive or for more ft.info. 11-I hay sweep, grapple fork, Trading Post square bale fork; 4 horse with collars and Havre, MT. Wanted: Parts for Honda pony harness Help Wanted: Sweet spreaders; 1 set studded parade Four-Trax ATV w/ 350 6:30pm. (406 D6 with Hydraulic Medical Center Chinook. engine, or a whole one for –harness;

For Sale: AR15 .223 Windham Wanted: 1971/1972 JD3020 Weap. Nikon BDC scope thru 4620, salvage or good3x9x40, 2 clips and case, running tractors. Call $1159.99. 1390 rds. ammo, parts, or will sell mine for Caterpillar Dozer. Call in Administrative Assistant/Ins. For 402-256-3895. 1-II:4-I 2-II $639.99. Call 406-403-1804. 2-I parts. Call 406-467-2566. 2-II the a.m. 406-738-4404.

Sale Enrollment Specialist (20-28 hay, round hours/week). Wage negotiable. 1600#. 30

For Sale: Used oilfield pipe, rods, cable & guard rail. New HDPE pipe. Engineered bridges for pivots, vehicles, walking & ATV. Clips & post caps. Toll free- 866-683-7299 or 406-453-7299 Big Sky Pipe And Supply, Great Falls. Call Today and Ask for our free catalog. Visit Us Online http://bigskypipeandsupply. com/html/ 1-II:7-I For Sale: Three well maintained Malta rental properties located in an area where rentals are high demand! All have new roofs, excellent rental history and are currently bringing $1,375/month. Asking $155,000 for all three. (150SR6) 406-654-2273 www. missouririverrealty.com 2-I

2015 Date Thu. Feb. 12 1 pm

Sale info. WITTKOPP ANGUS at Glasgow Stockyards Glasgow, MT Home 406-485-3552, Cell 974-3552

Mon. BULLS OF THE BIG SKY Feb. 16 Billings Livestock Commision Billings, MT Mon. CLEAR CREEK ANGUS BULL SALE Mar. 2 Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook 1pm 406-395-4962 www.clearcreekangus.com Wed. NISSEN ANGUS, INC. Apr. 1 Blaine County Fairgrounds, Chinook Jeff & Christie Nissen 406-357-2643 1pm info@nissenangus.com; nissenangus.com Wed. BOWLES J5 REDS Apr. 2 Glasgow Stockyards, Glasgow, MT 1pm Jim 406-539-3100, Brady 406-539-2102 bbowlesj5@yahoo.com Wed. Apr. 6 1pm

R. MATH FARMS ANGUS SALE At the ranch, Whitewater, MT Bob Math 406-674-5562

Mon. Apr. 9 1pm

NORTHERN PREMIER ANGUS SALE Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook www.montanasnorthernpremier.com Kelly McCracken, 406-262-2347 or Kim Peterson, 406-945-0544

Wed. Apr. 15 1pm

MILK RIVER ANGUS Lunch at noon Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook Contact: Clayton, 406-945-0850

Private BEERY’S LAND AND LIVESTOCK Treaty Polled & Horned Hereford & Red Angus Vida, MT Matt 406-979-5720, Joanne 406-773-5710 Private Treaty

FUNK ANGUS RANCH Yearling Angus Bulls 18mi NE, Frazer, MT Gary & Roxann Funk 406-392-5777

Private J-E RANCH Polled/Horned Herefords Treaty Plentywood, MT Arvid Eggen 406-895-2657 or Jay-De Eggen 406-671-7149 jbare@nemont.net Private BAR STAR CATTLE Treaty Polled and Horned bulls Chad and Stephanie Murnin 406-739-4303, 406-399-7811 barstarcattle@hotmail.com Dec. 2015 SHIPWHEEL CATTLE 2 Year Old Black Angus Bulls Chinook, MT 406-357-2492 www.ShipwheelCattle.com

DAVE SAYS:

Who Is Dave Ramsey?

Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, popular national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestsellers – The Total Money Makeover, Financial Peace Revisited and More Than Enough. In them, Ramsey exemplifies his life’s work of teaching others how to be financially responsible, so they can acquire enough wealth to take care of loved ones, live prosperously into old age, and give generously to others. * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. His newest best-seller, Smart Money Smart Kids, was written with his daughter Rachel Cruze, and recently debuted at #1. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

DEAR DAVE, I’m retired, and currently I have about five percent of my retirement savings in gold and silver I’ve been acquiring over the last few years. I’ve seen gold prices decline significantly, and I’m wondering if I should hang on to it as a safety factor in the event the economy goes bad in a hurry. I want to make sure I’ll still have a safety factor, and something of value, if that happens. ~Steve Dear Steve, What’s the safety factor here? And if everything goes downhill, why does it have value? Gold has this weird allure and mythology around it that says, “I’ve still got something that people will take when the economy crashes.” But the truth is there hasn’t been an instance when people used gold as a medium of exchange in a crashed or failed economy since the Roman Empire. People still use gold because they believe in it. We also believe in green paper with presidents’ faces on it. So, gold really has no more intrinsic value than that green paper. The only reason we place value on it is because we, the society, place value on it. A failed society might not place value on it anymore. In a completely failed economy, the first step is usually a takeover by a Fascist government. After that, you get a new color of money – of paper – with a new leader’s face on it. Then, the old stuff isn’t worth anything. It’s very seldom you ever see gold come to the rescue. I don’t believe in investing in gold for that reason. Plus, the track record on gold, as far as a rate of return, is horrible over the long haul. There was a time a few years ago when everyone went crazy on it, but other than that? Ugh! ~Dave DEAR DAVE, We’ve got our emergency fund in place, and we’re debt-free except for our home. We’d like to have a child soon, but my job requires frequent travel. I don’t want to be away most of the time when there’s a baby in the house, so I’m thinking about opening my own business. That way, I can set my own hours. What do you think of this idea? ~Ray Dear Ray, Ask yourself this question: If time and money weren’t considerations, which one would you rather do? You’d be on straight commission as an entrepreneur, so there would be no regular checks to count on as income. You’d have to wake up every single morning, go out and kill something and drag it home. If you don’t, your family won’t eat. An entrepreneur is the only person I know who can go from sheer terror to sheer exhilaration and back every single day. You’ve got to have a strong mind and heart to make things happen, and it will be a rough ride if you don’t have both. Plus, it won’t last long if you don’t absolutely love what you’re doing. Everybody wants to be successful in their job and make lots of money, but personal happiness is just as important. If you wake up jazzed about what you’re going to do every day, chances are you’ll be successful and happy. But if you wake up dreading the day and your job, then I can almost guarantee you won’t be successful financially or happy. Do lots of research and planning before you make any big changes, Ray. There are great small business ideas still waiting to be had, but to make something good happen you’ve got to find the one that’s right for you! ~Dave

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Home For Sale: Price Reduced! Cute 2 br, 1 bath home in Highland Park. Off street parking in back with garden area, nice double garage and fenced back yard. 1134 Lincoln Ave., Havre, MT. $119,000. Call Flynn Realty (406) 265-7845. 2-I Hay Hauling: $5/mile square bales, $6/mile round bales. Doubles hauling 44 round bales or 57 3x4 squares/load. MT and WY. Call 406-670-6551. 2-I Stop In: Let Malta Tire Factory take care of your vehicle today. See us for brakes, alignments, tires, service jobs, and more. We carry a full line of tires from Hankook, Goodyear, Cooper, Nokian and more. If we don’t have what your looking for, we will be happy to order it. 406654-2120 open Mon- Fri 7:305:30. And Saturday 8-4. 2-I

66 Ranch Red Angus Red Angus Bulls for sale

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Prayer to St. Jude: Precious St. Jude, precious mother and Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored and glorified throughout the world forever. Amen. Say 3x/day for 9 days, your prayer will be answered no matter how impossible. 1-II:7-I

Guns, Guns, Guns! Huge variety to choose from. NEW Management, New attitude, New displays! Come in, get your Refund Check Cashed, and see what we've got! Leon’s Buy & Sell, 720 First St., West, Havre. (406) 265-3342. 2-II

New and Consignment: The Closet at 174 S. 1st Ave., Malta. A great place to shop for a great deal. We carry new and consignment items. New inventory added daily! Open Tues.-Fri., 10am5:30pm & Sat., 10am-3pm. 2-I

Dents? Paint Job? If you have dents or need a new paint job, we can make your vehicle look like new. Come see us at Hi-Line Collision Repair Center, 740 2nd. Ave S. Glasgow, MT or give us a call at 406-228-2433. 2-II

Bim & Janas Strauser Havre, MT 406.394.3519 or 406.945.1839 Special Eyes Too (Special Effort si 104 x

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The next issue wil be distributed Wed., Mar. 4, 2015. Ad DEADLINE is Wed.,Feb. 25th at 9am.

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February 18, 2015.................................................................. Volume XIII Issue 4.............................................................................Tricia’s Trader 16 In the land of the free, home of the brave, lies the Treasure State in all its grandeur, and unless you’re a newcomer here you’ve heard and felt the heartbeat of Montana’s economy, appearing in the form of Agriculture. Tricia’s Trader celebrates all that is Montana Ag by acknowledging the agencies, organizations and people who serve as the voice for their industry--not always unified, but absolutely passionate and devoted to their respective purposes. Since it’s impossible for the Ag Industry not to intertwine with utilization of this state’s natural resources, you’ll see features that discuss those industries as well. If you’ve ever wondered what all these groups do, what they stand for, who they support and why, you will never be handed a better opportunity to learn than in Tricia’s Trader over the course of 2015 and 2016, where we examine each faction in detail.

AG SERIES:

Fresh Out the Gate, FARM Draws Plenty of Attention Story and photos by Jeanie Siggaard

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Farmers and Ranchers for Montana (FARM), is a fledgling agricultural organization launched in December 2014, committed to fair water policies, and consisting of over 500 members state-wide, including farmers, ranchers, businesses, Indian tribes, and local leaders who are concerned with the availability of water access for all Montanans. Currently, FARM is focused on getting the controversial Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) water compact approved in the 2015 Montana State Legislature; not an easy task for their first time out. Depending on whom you talk to, CSKT is the salvation of Montana agriculture, or its downfall. A look at FARM’s facebook page shows comments running the gamut from “God help us if this passes,” and “This is the largest federal water grab in history,” to “…will protect the water rights of Montanans and prevent millions of dollars in litigation.” You will find links to Senator Debby Barrett’s public letter against CSKT and Dr. Ed Berry’s rebuttal of her letter, point by point. Because the water compact is FARM’s first issue since the organization’s formation, it is easy to lump the two together. However, by claiming to be committed to “fair water policies,” FARM has set itself up to champion all water users in the state, therefore committing itself to far more than what the CSKT water compact covers. Agriculture, in all its forms, is the number one business in Montana, with over 28,000 farms and ranches across the state. Water makes it all possible and a lack of water will negatively impact everyone because, in a way, we are all water users either directly or indirectly. Most of us envision farmers and ranchers as men and women presiding over vast herds of cattle and sheep roaming the prairie, or using giant machines costing hundreds of thousands of dollars to harvest thousands of acres of wheat, corn, and peas. This requires massive amounts of water to be successful; neither their crops nor herds can survive without access to a dependable water supply. The difference between irrigated farm land and dryland farming can be 60 bushels of wheat or more per acre, the price of a lease, one-hundred dollars or more per acre. On a smaller scale, our local producers, the ones who set up at once-a-week Farmer’s Markets around the state and provide us with access to locally grown produce and fresh eggs, to the home gardeners who produce enough for their families, and perhaps a little extra to share with neighbors, to the small rancher you buy a steer from every year to butcher and put in your freezer, are directly affected by these same water policies. Indirectly, those of us that purchase these products, whether through the grocery store, farmer’s markets, or directly from a farmer or rancher, will be similarly impacted by price, quality, and availability, according to the producer’s access to water. FARM has more at stake here than just the CSKT. The stated purpose of this organization, “a commitment to fair water policies,” encompasses more than the availability of water. Quality, use, and ownership fall under the parameters of their commitment, especially in Montana with regard to the Bakken Oil Boom and its alleged effects on water quality, and the recent attempts of city

Water has remained a fought-over resource for thousands of years, and deciding who gets to use it and how remains a point of contention in this year’s legislature. F.A.R.M. has taken up the battle to address the matter at the Capitol.

governments in other states to claim ownership of, and fining citizens for, collecting and using rainwater; in essence, claiming any water falling from the sky and landing anywhere in the city belongs to the city. It hasn’t happened here…yet, but that doesn’t mean it won’t. The co-chairs of FARM, Tom Beck, Karen Fagg, Lorents Grosfield, Roger Raynal, And Scott Reichner, have a history of being involved in various political No matter the outcome of the Compact in this Legislative Session, Montanans can be certain they will feel the effects on many different fronts.

offices, agricultural and business organizations, and are, for the most part farmers and ranchers themselves. They have committed themselves to much more than the CSKT. They are fighting for a way of life, and Montanans from across the state are willing to join them in accomplishing this task. The CSKT water compact is just the first stop for FARM, a jumping off place of sorts, and will be resolved shortly. “State law requires the tribes to file their claims by June 30th, 2015,” says Shelby DeMars, Communication Director, for FARM. “Therefore the Compact must pass the legislature during this, the 64th Legislative Session.” Since the 64th Legislative Session in Montana started on January 5th and runs for 90 working days, including Saturdays, the decision for or against the CSKT water compact will be made known by the middle of April. FARM is an agricultural organization to keep an eye on. Its naysayers claim the organization was formed with the intent of getting the water compact approved, meaning after this legislative session, whether they win or not, FARM will disappear. Their commitment to fair water policies, however, carries a much larger burden of responsibility.

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