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The Honorable Forrest H. Anderson 



Governor 



State of Montana 



Helena, Montana 59601 



Dear Governor Anderson: 



In accordance with the requirements of Section 8'+-'+002, R.C.M. 1947, 



I ain transmitting fiscal information to you in the report of the 



Department of Agriculture covering the fiscal year ended June 30, 1970. 



The Montana Department of Agriculture through practical implica- 

 tions, has reorganized their programs, and coordinated their efforts 

 toward developing new techniques for selling Montana farm products and 

 establishing new markets for such products. Identifying and recommen- 

 ding solutions to the States agricultural problems for economic grow- 

 th now and in the future. Providing producers with pertinent data where 

 by they may continue to supply wholesome food for the benefit of the 

 consumer. 



Through our regulatory powers, the department assumes an active 

 role in protecting the consumer. Inspection of all fresh fruits, vege- 

 tables, and nursery stock, both exported and imported. Enforce the 

 laws regulating the standards of all dairy products , except whole milk. 

 The responsibility of testing all weighing and measuring devices used 

 for buying and selling commodities in Montana. Registration, analyza- 

 tion and labeling of medicated feeds, commercial feeds, and fertilizers 

 distributed in the State. Provide grain grading, protein testing, sedi- 

 mentary value and official weighing services for the grain industry. 



We recommend the consolidation of the departments of the agency un- 

 der one roof, to allow greater control and better administration. 



Respectfully Suhmiitted 



(AGENCY HEADY 



