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Pulse Crop Committee, Montana

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Agency Department of Agriculture

Authority Montana Code Annotated (View)

Function Statewide Board

Description The Committee plans and conducts a research program to improve the quality of pulse crops (i.e. peas, lentils, beans, chickpeas, etc.), develop and improve control measures for disease and pests that attack pulse crops, and disseminate information among the growers and dealers of the state.

Total Positions 8

Total Positions Appointed by the Governor 6

Term Length 3 Years

Current Members

Last Name	First Name	Board Position	Contact Information	Term Start	Term End
Aklestad	Brian	At-Large member from either district	153 Vida East Rd Vida, Montana 59274	10/7/2021	6/30/2024
Bajwa	Sreekala	Dean of Agriculture of Montana State University-Bozeman, ex-officio	PO Box 172860 Bozeman, Montana 59717	7/1/2020	6/30/2023
Bogar	Ryan	Member from an eastern district	Vida, Montana 59274 ryanbogar@yahoo.com	10/7/2021	6/30/2024
Clark	Christy	Director of the Department of Agriculture, Ex-officio	302 N Roberts Helena, Montana 59601	1/4/2021	1/5/2025
Franks	Matthew	Rep. of the pulse ind. who operates a collection facility that purchases pulses in MT, ex-officio	Sheridan, Montana 59254 mfranks@columbiagrain.com	7/1/2019	6/30/2022
Hansen	Todd	At-Large member from either district	Gildford, Montana 59525 fourhland@yahoo.com	10/7/2021	6/30/2024
Kanning	Paul	Member from an eastern district	691 Mail Route Rd Flaxville, Montana 59222	7/1/2020	6/30/2023
Streit	Jillien	Member from a western district	PO Box 465 Chester, Montana 59522	7/1/2020	6/30/2023

Current Openings

	Position	Term Length	Intended Start Date
Apply Now!	Rep. of the pulse ind. who operates a collection facility that purchases pulses in MT, ex-officio		ASAP

Pulse Crop Committee, Montana

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