capital requirements of farming, and promoting 

 agricultural resource stewardship? 



(2) How can state agricultural research help 

 farmers and ranchers reduce or control the 

 costs of agricultural production? 



(3) Is more research needed in the development of 

 drought-resistant crop varieties? 



E. Agricultural Marketing 



(1) How can the state assist in the marketing of 

 agricultural commodities produced in the 

 state? 



(2) Should the state act to preserve the quality 

 and identity of Montana grain produced for 

 export? 



(3) What can the state do to enhance the value of 

 its agricultural products or to improve the 

 processing of products so they are more 

 desirable, economical, or convenient for 

 consumers? 



F, Structure of Agriculture 



(1) What can Montana do to preserve the family 

 farm as the primary system of agriculture in 

 the state? 



(2) Should the state enact measures to discourage 

 the ownership of land for investment or tax 

 writeoff purposes? 



77 



