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FORREST H ANDERSON 

 Governor 



TO THE PEOPLE OF 

 THE STATE OF MONTANA 



During the past decade, we have seen a continuation 

 of the trend toward greater productivity and complexity 

 in producing food and fiber. 



In the seventies it will be essential for those 

 engaged in all sectors of agricultural production to 

 have accurate data. The possession of the basic facts 

 pertaining to the everchanging agricultural scene are 

 a requisite for efficient planning. 



The report was prepared through a cooperative effort 

 of the Montana Department of Agriculture and the Statisti- 

 cal Reporting Service of the United States Department of 

 Agriculture. 



Those involved in agri-business will find this statis- 

 tical report advantageous and informative. 



With my very best v/ishes, 



FORREST H. ANDERSON 

 Governor 



