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COMMENTS FROM 

 THE GOVERNOR 



Agriculture is Montana's largest industry. It is 

 essential that accurate statistical information be 

 available to producers, businesses, and 

 agriculturally related industries so accurate 

 decisions can be made. 



Good decisions must be based on concise and 

 reliable information. The statistics found in this 

 bulletin will reduce uncertainties, facilitate 

 informed decisions, and enable Montana 

 agriculture to project a positive position with 

 respect to the future use of our land and resources. 



In this age of high technology and rapid change, 

 the access to accurate information is an essential 

 aspect of doing business. With accurate and 

 timely information, Montana producers can 

 capitalize on changes in biotechnology, world 

 markets, and value added procedures. 



Through the joint efforts of the Montana Agricultural Statistics Service and the Montana Department of 

 Agriculture, our producers have printed and electronic information with which to make those timely 

 decisions. 



Sincerely, 



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Marc Racicot 

 Governor 



