Several years ago I was camping on a friend's ranch north of Big Timber one summer when we drove past their sheep dog. That thing was one of the most stately looking animals I had ever seen.
"Half of Montana’s state budget comes from income tax collections, and American Prairie Reserve pays zero. In 2022, APR reported earning $63 million in tax-free revenue."
How many of these multi-generational family ranches here in Montana got their start by a soldier returning from war? Have you heard the latest desperate, anti-veteran attack against Navy SEAL veteran Tim Sheehy?
Jocelyn Cahill: "I've talked to many ranchers dealing with this same nonsense. They're scared to use water on state leases, because they fear DNRC will come for them."
This week in Farmer Finishers we have a plethora of things to keep in mind.
We raised money today for St. Vincent kids pediatric intensive care unit. A worthwhile cause that will save the lives of so many of our kids here so if you can over the weekend please help them...