6. Establish a program to promote the 

 marketing of Montana grain by 

 distinguishing it as a premium 

 commodity and by ensuring the quality 



and identity of delivered shipments . . 37 



7. Authorize creation of a marketing 

 division in the Montana Department 

 of Agriculture to promote Montana 

 agricultural products in both foreign 

 and domestic markets and to assist 

 producers and marketers in dealing 

 with potential buyers, trade 

 representatives, and government 

 agencies 44 



8. Restrict the amount of farm losses that 

 may be deducted against nonfarm income 

 for Montana income tax purposes ... 50 



9. Refocus agricultural research to better 

 meet the needs of Montana's farmers and 

 ranchers 56 



10. Provide for a state hunting/recreational 

 fee access program as a means of: 



(1) allowing farmers to earn additional 

 farm income by providing them an 

 alternative use for their land; 



(2) controlling game damage on 

 agricultural lands; and (3) promoting 

 greater satisfaction of landowners 

 for their contribution to wildlife 

 habitat 68 



III. Subcommittee Deliberations and 



Recommendations 71 



Reference Notes 107 



