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The Montana Department of Agriculture, located in Helena, MT, is dedicated to serving Montana's agriculture industry and promoting prosperity under the Big Sky. With over 30 programs and services, they offer market and business development, licensing and regulating services, and initiatives to protect agricultural producers, consumers, and the environment. Through their Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI), the department collaborates with the USDA to provide over $3 million in competitive grant funding for projects that enhance resilience across the supply chain. These grants support infrastructure development and food distribution expansion in underserved areas, benefiting Montana's producers and fostering innovation and growth in agricultural operations.Generated from the website

The Department of Livestock operates animal health, brands enforcement and centralized services divisions. It maintains an accredited, full-service veterinary laboratory that provides disease diagnostic support for veterinarians, livestock producers and companion animal owners, as well as state and federal agencies. The department s laboratory tests dairy products for zoonotic diseases. Its divisions offer fiscal and budgeting support and assistance with policy development and implementation. Additionally, the department s divisions provide online ordering services. Its divisions are responsible for the prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases. The Department of Livestock is operated by the State of Montana, which offers higher education opportunities through colleges and universities.