Montana Pulse Crop Committee (MPCC)
Montana Pulse Crop Committee (MPCC)
Created by a vote of Montana pulse crop producers, the Pulse Crop Research & Market Development Program was put into place to address pulse producer need and issues in Montana. The program will be funded by a check-off on all Montana grown dry peas, lentils, chickpeas and fava beans.
The check-off program is administered by the
Montana Department of Agriculture, which receives advice from the six-member
Montana Pulse Crop Committee. The committee invites proposals to fund research and market development projects to address Montana's pulse industry needs and opportunities.
Ryan Bogar, Director (Representative for Eastern MT)
Vida, MT
Producer
Paul Kanning, Vice Chair (Representative for Eastern MT)
Flaxville, MT
Producer
Jillien Streit (Representative for Western MT)
Chester, MT
Producer
Todd Hansen (At-Large)
Gilford, MT
Producer
Brian Aklestad (At-Large)
Galata, MT
Producer
Matt Franks, Ex-Officio
Plentywood, MT
Montana Department of Agriculture
Sreekala Bajwa, Ex-Officio
Bozeman, MT
Montana State University - Dean of Agriculture
Christy Clark
Helena, MT
Montana Department of Agriculture - Director