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FORREST H ANDERSON 

 Governor 



TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA 



The inforination presented in Volume XIV of Montana 

 Agricultural Statistics demonstrates the critical impor- 

 tance of agriculture in the economy of Montana. 



This compilation of statistics is intended to pro- 

 vide cin objective overview of our food and fiber industry, 

 This information will assist all sectors in formulating 

 plans, implementing programs, and reaching decisions that 

 will benefit farmers and ranchers and all Montanans . 



This publication is the result of a continuing co- 

 operative program between the Montana Department of 

 Agriculture and the Statistical Reporting Service of 

 the United States Department of Agriculture. 



I hope this information will help you to maintain 

 agriculture as the foundation of Montana's economy. 



Best wishes. 



Sincerely , 



