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J. HUGO ARONSON 



GOVERNOR 



^ixAe. of Montana 

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December 9, 1960 



TO THE PEOPLE OF 



THE STATE OF MONTANA: 



This booklet, prepared through the joint effort of the 

 United States Department of Agriculture and the State 

 Department of Agriculture, headed by Mr. Albert Kruse, 

 Commissioner of Agriculture, provides much needed 

 agricultural statistical infon-.iation, covering the 

 past two year period, which can be used by many public 

 and private organizations toward the development of 

 improved agricultural practices and for the greater 

 welfare of the people of the Treasure State. 



I believe that this eighth volume of Montana Agricultural 

 Statistics will prove of great value to all persons planning 

 the future of agriculture, one of Montana's most vital 

 industries . 



I am sure you will join with me in congratulating those 

 who have had a hand in the production of this publication. 



Very truly yours, 



