MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS 



1. In cooperation with producer and commodity interests, a 

 "Specialized Transportation Program" was developed to provide 

 the Department an advanced level of expertise in representing 

 rural and agricultural interests in transportation matters. 



2. Coordinated Montana's participation in the Tokyo Food Fair a 

 first regional effort in foreign market promotion involving 

 Montana products other than wheat. 



3. The Junior Livestock Loan Project within the Montana Rural 

 Rehabilitation Assets program became operational resulting in 

 thirteen direct loans being granted to young people and farm 

 youth groups in rural Montana. Preliminary requirements of 



a new "Student Loan Program" were completed with implementation 

 expected in fiscal 1974. 



4. Achieved more efficient horticulture products inspection 

 services with reduced budget expenditures through consolidation 

 of inspection districts, application of a part-time employee 

 concept and a specialized training program. 



5. The Montana Wheat Research and Marketing Division, in cooperation 

 with the Montana Extension Service, completed the pilot phase 



of a "grain market news service" for grain producers. The news 

 service project became an ongoing program of the Division in 

 July, 1973. 



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