DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

 HELENA. MONTANA 



November 27, 1962 



TO THE PEOPLE OF 

 THE STATE OF MONTANA 



The preparation of this valuable booklet, which is published 

 on a biennial basis is made possible by joint effort of the 

 United States Department of Agriculture and our own State 

 Department of Agriculture. The volume contains much needed 

 agricultural statistical information of great value to both 

 public and private organizations and serves as an authentic 

 guide in helping them arrive at decisions beneficial to both 

 themselves and the welfare of the people of Montana. 



As agriculture and livestock are the leading sources of income 

 in this great state I am sure you wish to join me in paying 

 tribute to those who have had an important part in bringing 

 this wealth of information together for the benefit of all 

 concerned. 



Sincerely, 



