Briefs for June 12, 2024
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Governor announces board appointments
News from the office of Governor Gianforte
HELENA — On June 7, Governor Greg Gianforte announced the following local citizens to board appointments: For the State-Tribal Economic Development Commission, Jennifer Finley of Pablo was appointed. As a Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes member, Finley is an author and an advocate for economic development. Her term will run through July 1, 2026.
Kevin Askan of Pablo was appointed to the Burial Preservation Board. Serving in the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Tribal Preservation Office, Askan has a background in preserving cultural resources. His term will run through Sept. 1, 2027.
Sign Up for USDA’s Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
News from USDA
BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP). The signup runs from today through June 28, 2024. Grassland CRP, offered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), is a voluntary working lands conservation program that enables participants to conserve grasslands and provide important conservation benefits for wildlife, soil health and carbon sequestration, all while continuing most grazing and haying practices.
