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SiG MT 93 "At the same time, the regulatory processes, which take several years, are being finalized with all of the countries involved, including branches of the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agriculture in the United States," said Debonte. Once the regulatory processes have been completed, Cargill will contract with farmers to raise the rich EPA/DHA omega 3s canola. "We look forward to developing strong, trusting relationships with Montana farmers," said Horton. "We will be contracting with farmers through a closed-loop crop production plan." e Four-million dollar research station recently built in Great Falls support farmers raising the EPA/DHA canola with plant breeding and agronomy information. is new omega-3 enhanced canola will play a major role in helping to make EPA/ DHA omega 3s more accessible to consumers. Studies around the world have indicated that a lack of omega 3 fay acids in diets is a major nutritional problem. Likely success in the animal feed industry will lead to regulating the omega-rich canola oil for human consumption through various products. "is specialty canola can create tremendous opportunities across the global food and feed markets," said Debonte. A head start in raising canola with the omega 3s will provide Montana farmers with a sustainable platform for years to come while also giving them more choices in crop rotation. J O I N O U R FA M I LY Walter Schweitzer & Cindy Palmer 406.452.6406 / 800.234.4071 www.montanafarmersunion.com raise registered Black Angus on their ranch near Geyser. Walter saysthe key to longevity in the industry is to love what you are doing, to be a lifelong student of agriculture, and to get involved in groups that represent interests important to you and your family. For Walter and Cindy MFU is a good t because it advocates for causes important to the couple such as Country-of-Origin Labeling and renewable energy. Walter and Cindy have two grown daughters and are the current Farmers Union Enterprise Leadership couple. " Be the adventurer your ancestor was and evaluate your life, learn about what is out there, take advantage of opportunities and try new things!"– Walter Schweitzer Cargill Intern, Ryan Depner, swaths a dryland canola trial field, near Gordon, Mont., with a combine specifically designed for harvesting canola research plots. S MT A life-long interest in communications made Suzanne Waring first a college instructor and then a writer. She lives in Great Falls and writes about Montana people and their communities.