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State of 1 1 iontana 



\:yffice of the (governor 



(Jielena 



TIM BABCOCK 

 Governor 



August 11, 1967 



TO THE PEOPLE OF 



THE STATE OF iMONTANA 



The preparation of this valuable publication containing 

 authentic facts and figures on the production and marketing of 

 Montana crops and livestock is made possible through the 

 joint efforts of our own Montana Department of Agriculture 

 and the United States Department of Agriculture. 



The volume contains information of great value to both public 

 and private organizations as well as many individuals in 

 formulating their business undertakings. The decisions arrived 

 at from consulting the facts and figures herein will prove 

 beneficial to not only those engaged in agricultural production 

 and distribution, but to the entire economy of this great state. 



Since agriculure, including livestock and crop production, is 

 our largest and most basic industry, I am sure you wish to 

 join me in paying tribute to the many dedicated people 

 who are responsible for the compilation and publishing of 

 these valuable figures for the benefit of all concerned. 



