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HB 431 was sponsored by Rep. Zach Brown
(D-Bozeman), who represents half of the Montana State
University, including the College of Agriculture building.
e Collegiate Young Farmers and Ranchers of MSU
were also proponents of the bill throughout its process.
"HB 431 was a win for young people and particularly
rural communities across Montana," Brown said. "Rural
Montana depends on agriculture as its driving economic
force. Hopefully this policy can help get young families
back in small towns and rural areas."
Under House Bill 431:
• At least 50 percent of the individual's income must be
from production agriculture.
• People applying must have either a two- or four-year
degree, which doesn't necessarily have to be
agriculture-related.
• Successful applicants must be a resident whose
primary occupation is to operate a farm or ranch.
• A recipient must commit to operate a farm or ranch
for at least the next five years. If recipients don't fulfill
that, they are responsible to repay any assistance.
• e recipient must be the primary owner or next in
line, with plans of taking over the farm and ranch.
e debt is paid through the Growth for Agriculture
Fund which is administered by the Montana Department
of Agriculture.
Forward Montana is a young person-led organization that engages and
mobilizes young Montanans to shape their democracy to improve their lives and
the lives of all Montanans. To learn more visit www.forwardmontana.org.
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