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THOMAS L JUDGE 



GOVERNOR 



TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA 



As Governor, it has been my privilege to support an industry that 

 is continually striving to improve the economy of Montana. 



The statistics contained in this publication provide factual 

 information, useful in planning for the future by agricultural and 

 agri-business sectors of our state. With the recent growth of interest 

 by foreign countries in Montana' s agricultural products, as well as 

 the continuing domestic interest, this volume will provide those 

 countries with an excellent overview of our potential as a supplier. 



I wish to extend my appreciation to the Montana Department of 

 Agriculture and the U.S.D.A. Statistical Reporting Service for their 

 efforts to provide this statistical account of Montana's primary 

 industry. 



I am sure anyone who has an opportunity to use this publication 

 will find it helpful in continuing to build a more prosperous economy 

 in Montana. 



Sincerely, 



T » fc^* y. 



THOMAS L. JUDGE 

 Governor 



