Governor Gianforte Proclaims March As Montana Agriculture Month

Governor's Office

HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today proclaimed March 2026 as Montana Agriculture Month to honor and celebrate the state's agriculture industry, farmers and ranchers, and their contributions to the nation.

In his proclamation, the governor also declared the week of March 22-28, 2026, Montana Agriculture Week, and March 23, 2026, Montana Agriculture Day.

"Montana's farmers and ranchers don't just feed our state, they help power our economy and sustain the Montana way of life," Gov. Gianforte said. "Agriculture Month is an opportunity to recognize the hardworking producers who make our state proud and keep Montana agriculture strong for future generations."

The governor's proclamation can be viewed here and below.

WHEREAS, agriculture is Montana's number one industry with more than 24,000 farms and ranches across the state; and

WHEREAS, one of our greatest sources of pride as Montanans is the world-class products grown, raised, or made here in the Treasure State; and

WHEREAS, Montana's farmers and ranchers work tirelessly to feed our nation and the world, overcoming fires and floods, wind and hail, abnormally dry seasons, and frigid winters; and

WHEREAS, agriculture is an economic driver for Montana communities, helping define our Montana way of life; and

WHEREAS, Montana recognizes 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer to celebrate the important role women play in ensuring global food security;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greg Gianforte, Governor of the State of Montana, do hereby proclaim March 2026 as

and March 23, 2026

to celebrate our state's number one industry of agriculture.

###