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W. GORDON MCOMBER 

 DIRECTOR 



MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR 



Today's world is placing increased pressures on American agriculture. We must 

 feed not only ourselves but a large portion of the world's population as well. 



Farmers are charged to complete this task with less farm labor and land, less 

 projected income, more expense in fixed costs and more pressure from the general 

 public regarding farm practices. 



This is a time when maximum production must be achieved while maintaining solvency 

 for the farmer. To help accomplish this, a sound record of historical performance 

 must be maintained for review and for developing future plans. 



Montana Agricultural Statistics , Volume XVIII, is such a record. Accurate statistical 

 data is made available to the reader. I am pleased to present this important and 

 useful document. 



Sincerely, 



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W. Gordon McOmber, Director 

 Montana Department of Agriculture 



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