INTRODUCTION 



This is the final report of the Joint Interim 

 Subcommittee on Agricultural Problems, which was formed 

 to study the economic problems of agriculture in 

 Montana, as requested by House Joint Resolution No. 57 

 (HJR 57). HJR 57 Specifically directed the Subcommittee 

 to: (1) study the problems and prospects facing 

 Montana's farmers and ranchers; and (2) recommend a 

 course of action or programs to assist and promote 

 Montana agriculture. 



This report describes the results of the study 

 undertaken by the Subcommittee. 



Part I provides an assessment of the state's 

 current agricultural problems. 



Part II outlines the policy and program options 

 which the Subcommittee examined as a means of 

 addressing the problems of Montana agriculture. 



Part III reports the Subcommittee's deliberations 

 and final recommendations to the Legislature. 



