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December 10, 1958 



J. HUGO ARONSON 



GOVERNOR 



Mr. Albert Kruse 

 Commissioner of Agriculture 

 State Capitol 

 Helena, Montana 



Dear Mr. Kruse: 



Agriculture still leads the parade in Montana's economy. All 

 indications are that it will continue to be number one for 

 some time. As a wheat farmer myself, I am proud to be part of 

 the State's leading industry. 



In order that Montanans, whether engaged in agriculture or 

 indirectly related to it, can make the right decisions, full 

 and up-to-date information is essential. 



This booklet of detailed Montana agricultural statistics is a 

 much-needed contribution to the welfare of our Treasure State. 

 This excellent job could not have been accomplished without the 

 cooperation between the United States Department of Agriculture 

 and the State Department of Agriculture which you head. I 

 appreciate this cooperation since it is definitely beneficial 

 to our State. 



I know that all Montanans will find this seventh volume of 

 Montana Agricultural Statistics of great value. 



Very truly yours, 



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