(BOZEMAN)– Governor Greg Gianforte (Jee-Un-For-Tay) on Friday joined the Montana Department of Agriculture, the Montana Department of Livestock, and Montana State University (MSU) to celebrate the opening of the new Combined State Laboratories building in Bozeman.
The multi-use agricultural facility brings together the Montana Department of Livestock’s Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, the Montana Department of Agriculture’s Analytical Lab, and the MSU Wool Lab. The ribbon cutting marks the completion of a long-planned facility designed to support Montana agricultural producers through research, education, outreach, testing, and diagnostic services.
“In Montana, Agriculture is more than just our number one industry, it’s a part of our way of life. Across the state, our producers are innovating, utilizing new technologies, and pioneering best practices as an example for the world,” Gov. Gianforte said. “It was time our facilities that support them stepped up to the plate. This project has been years in the making, and it’s exciting to see it become a reality to strengthen our ability to support Montana’s farmers and ranchers.”
