Montana Department of Ag looks at developing ‘Ag Corps’ program

Jamie Henneman
Oct 24, 2022
Oct 24, 2022

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The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is exploring the possibility of developing an “Ag Corps” similar to the “AmeriCorps” program that would give young people the opportunity to be involved in agriculture and natural resource projects in Montana.

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