1999 Montana A<;ri( i i,ri'R.\i. Statistics 



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COMMENTS FROM 

 THE GOVERNOR 



Today's agricultural industry in Montana 

 competes in a global economy. Fanners, 

 ranchers, and agri-business people need concise, 

 reliable information to compete. 



The 36th edition of the Montana Agricultural 

 Statistics provides agricultural producers and 

 businesses with the information necessary to 

 make decisions and take advantage of 

 opportunities as they arise. Whether these 

 decisions are related to production or marketing, 

 sound information is necessary to make good 

 decisions. 



As we enter the 21st century, we applaud the efforts of Montana's agricultural industry for the large 

 contribution they make to Montana's economy while competing in a global market. 



Sincerely, 



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Marc Racicot 

 Governor 



