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Northern Plains Resource Council

Bozeman Congressional Primary Debate 05/09/22

The third in a series of four Congressional Primary Debates continued to focus on agricultural and rural issues as District 1 democratic candidates Cora Neumann, Monica Tranel and Tom Winter took to the stage in Montana State University’s Inspiration Hall. The debates are moderated by Jim Sargent and co-sponsored by Montana Farmers Union, Unit...

Havre Congressional Primary Debate 04/28/22

Voters got a chance to hear from democratic candidates for the Eastern District U.S. House of Representatives seat Thursday during the second of four debates featuring candidates vying for Montana’s two seats. The debates are moderated by Jim Sargent and co-sponsored by Montana Farmers Union, United States Cattleman’s Association, Montana Catt...

Miles City Congressional Primary Debate 04/22/22

Montanans got to hear where Republican candidates for one of Montana’s two U.S. House seats stand on the issues during the first Congressional Primary Debates at the Miles City Community College. The debates are moderated by Jim Sargent and co-sponsored by Montana Farmers Union, United States Cattleman’s Association, Montana Cattleman...

Summit Next Month Will Address Stopping Climate Change In Montana

The Energy Future Summit October 1st hosted by the Northern Plains Resource Council will explore renewable energy in Montana. The summit’s topics have gained urgency as the effects of climate change were felt this summer. As late as last Wednesday Northern Plains board member Joan Kresich said the subject of a just transition is important for ...

Upcoming Energy Summit To Be Held Virtually

The Energy Future Summit will be held virtually October 1st with topics including a transition to renewable energy and the role of power companies. Northern Plains Resource Council board member Joan Kresich says she hopes the summit can demystify the process of how energy is produced and how it gets to the average home or business to turn the ...

Montana Food Challenge Offers Relief For Local Producers

This month is the Montana Local Food Challenge in which residents are asked to eat locally produced foods every day as a way to help Montana farmers and ranchers who are facing challenges from the drought and the Northern Plains Resource Council is hosting its sixth. Annika Charter-Williams is a rancher outside of Billings and a Northern Plain...