PROGRAM - MARKETING AND STATISTICAL UNIT COORDINATOR 



Goal : 



To identify problems and needs within th( marketing system 

 for Montana agricultural products and the development of methods 

 to resolve these problems and needs. Thereby, achieving a more 

 efficient marketing structure and reduced marketing costs, re- 

 sulting in improved economic returns to the agricultural jector. 



Objectives; 



To establish programs for reducing marketing costs, developing 

 new markets and products, disseminating effecti\-e marketing 

 information, implementation of marketing researc;- projects, 

 and maintenance of a pertinent statisticcil data bast. 



To coordinate individual efforts (in temis of project design, 

 funding, and technical capabilities) of community groups, 

 producer groups, state agencies. Federal agencies, ani otle r 

 interested persons. This coordination to maximize results 

 attained, reduce redundancy and provide for projects which 

 cannot be accomplished on an individual basis. 



Accomplishment of these objectives has bten facilitated due 

 to the new operational structure resulting from Executive 

 Reorganization . 



Achievements : 



Provided information to the major rail carriers relating to 

 mode and direction of "Montana Grain Movement" to assist them in 

 developing and establishing reduced rates for grain moving east 

 from Montana by rail. 



Formal presentation before the Interstate Commerce Commission 

 representing the Department and Montana Grain Producers in 

 opposition to a request by midwest interests for the suspension of 

 the reduced eastbound rates. 



Appeared before the U. S. House of Representatives Special 

 Subcommittee on Investigations and presented testimony representing 

 the State of Montana relating to the "Freight Car Shortage" problem. 



Prepared and presented information, both on a regional basis 

 through the Inter- industry Agricultural Expert Evaluation Committee 

 and independently, to all interests in an effort to expedite a 

 solution to the Pacific Port tie-up and resumption of Montana wheat 

 exports. 



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