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Jenni’s goal for Montana Beef and Lamb is to expand her client base and sell more live off the hoof. She has found success selling through social media and word of mouth and has discovered that lamb chops are a customer favorite. "Prices are high because the supply chain is not keeping up with the demand. I try to treat my customers well. I will deliver the animal for free. I will sometimes pick up their finished product and deliver it to their doorstep. Local sourcing is a win, win for the rancher and the consumer. I am thrilled to get back to my roots of agriculture and look forward to growing Montana Lamb and Beef." If you are interested in learning more about Montana Lamb and Beef or purchasing their products, go to montanalambandbeef.com
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spread a tablespoon of apricot jam/jelly on a corn or flour tortilla, add shredded lamb, top with diced red onion, cojita cheese and cilantro.
MARY’S MEATBALLS My meatball recipe is not “fun” but many of my dinner guests have raved about how good they are. The not-so-secret secret is ricotta. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1/2 onion minced 2 TBSP olive oil 3 cloves garlic minced 1 C ricotta Parsley 1/4 C fresh minced or 1 TBSP dried 1 egg Red Pepper flakes 1/3 bread crumbs
and Livestock. The EAIC committee met most recently on Dec. 9 and Dec. 13.The committee will meet again Feb. 9-10, 2022. Wheat and Barley Committee: The Wheat and Barley Committee last met on November 30 for a budget meeting where the committee discussed Wheat and Barley’s research and budget for funding research and projects for 2022. Pulse Crop Committee: The Pulse Crop Committee met on November 9 and discussed trade and marketing opportunities and updates for Montana pulse crops and growers. Currently, there is a request for proposals from The Montana Pulse Crop Committee as they invite proposals to fund market development projects and educational projects designed to address Montana’s pulse industry.” The deadline for research proposals was December 17, and the Marketing Proposals deadline is March 1, 2022, at 5 p.m.
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Check out Mary's recipes for lamb tacos and meatballs:
MARY’S LAMB TACOS:
Ingredients: 1 TBSP cumin 1 TBSP crushed coriander seeds 1 C dry wine (red or white) or sherry vinegar 1 C olive oil 10 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 cinnamon stick 2 TBSP brown sugar 2 tsp chile powder or 1 Chipotle pepper minced 16 oz crushed tomatoes 5 lb lamb roast, seasoned with salt and pepper Place lamb in the crock pot. Use a crockpot liner for easy cleanup. Add all of the ingredients. Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low. Remove lamb, discard bones and fat and shred. Return shredded lamb to crockpot and mix well with the liquid. To assemble the taco
E c o n o m i c Tr a n s f o r m a t i o n a n d Stabilization and Workforce Development updates on Sage Grouse Conservation, Wolf C o m m i s s i o n ( E WAC / A m e r i c a n Re s c u e Management, Fire Season, and Water Supply Plan Act commission) THE EWAC allocated and discussed Drought, among other depart- $7.5 million for the ARPA Agriculture ment and state agency updates. The commit- Infrastructure Program. February 28, 2022 tee last met Sept. 14-15, 2021, and will meet is the full application deadline. On March 25 again Jan. 24-25, 2022. award recommendations will be given to the commission. December 31, 2024 is the final Energy and Telecommunications Interim day to incur expenses.” Committee (ETIC): The committee is working on the following study bills: SJ 3 The commission is also working on other Study: “Advance Nuclear Reactor Feasibility programs for workforce development and in Montana” and SJ 33 “Study of Montana training. Electric Grid Capacity.” The committee also reviews administrative rules proposed by the Board of Livestock: The Board of Livestock Department of Public Service Regulation and is currently in the midst of a Department code the Public Service Commission. The commit and rule review for identifying and prioritizing tee last met on September 23, 2021 and will code or rules that need to be repealed or meet again on January 18, 2022. updated/modified. At the time this article was written the Board of Livestock completed Economic Affairs Interim Committee section reviews for Montana Code Annotated (EAIC): The committee is working on the (MCA) Title 81 - Chapter 3 - Parts 1 and 2 following study bills: HJ 49 “Study Benefits (Marks and Brands), Administrative Rules of Cliffs in Public Assistance Programs.”The Montana (ARM) 32.18 (Brand Inspection), term cliffs refers to barries low-income fami- MCA Title 81 – Chapter 5 (Unlawful Driving lies face when advancing economically. and Transporting of Livestock), MCA Title HJ 48: “Study Facial Recognition Technology,” 81-Chapter 8 (Marketing), ARM 32.15 SJ 31 “Study the Implementation of Montana’s (Marketing of Livestock), and MCA Title 81 Recreational Marijuana Program.” The com- – Chapter 4 (Containment of Livestock). If mittee also handles agency oversight and ad- members have any questions or comments ministrative rules review for Departments of regarding the current code and rule review Agriculture, Commerce, Labor and Industry,
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