Young farmers and ranchers talk politics, learn about the Legislature

Press release

Learning about agency work, meeting with legislators and watching a Senate Floor Session was all part of the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Calling on the Capitol Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 in Helena.

The YF&R Calling on the Capitol provides a way for collegiate Farm Bureau students as well as active farmers/ranchers to experience the legislative process first hand.

The Montana Farm Bureau lobbyists briefed the group on how a bill becomes law, how to work with legislators and how to testify.

“It’s important to know your audience and focus on a single issue,”...