1992 Montana Agricultural Statistics 



Foreword 3 



MESSAGE FROM 

 THE DIRECTOR 



Considering the economic and 

 climatic adversities facing our 

 agricultural industry today, it 

 is essential that relevant 

 statistical information be 

 available to producers and 

 agriculturally related 

 businesses. 



The dynamic nature of the 

 agricultural business environment 

 challenges Montana producers to make 

 quality decisions. These decisions 

 are a product of concise and reliable 

 information. The statistics found in 

 this bulletin will help reduce 

 uncertainties, facilitate more 

 informed decisions and enable Montana 



agriculture to project a positive position with respect to the future 



use of our land and other resources. 



Montana's economic foundation is agriculture, its largest and most 

 important industry. It is the foundation that allows our farmers and 

 ranchers to readily adapt to changes in the industry. The continual 

 changes that occur in agriculture make access to accurate information 

 an essential aspect of conducting business. 



With relevant and timely information, Montana producers can advance in 

 areas such as biotechnology, world markets, and better quality 

 products of added value. It is essential that Montana's agricultural 

 industry be prepared to capitalize on these advances. 



Sincerely, 



q^OmlM 



Everett M. Snortland 

 Director 



