Your Checkoff Dollars Hard at Work
Every penny of the 1% checkoff works to strengthen Montana’s pulse crop industry and beyond
Your investment fuels research, education, and market development efforts that benefit Montana pulse growers and their rotational systems. We’re committed to full transparency and strategic impact.
Have Confidence in Your Checkoff Investment
Montana growers deserve to know how checkoff dollars are being spent and how those investments deliver value both on your operation and across the state industry. That’s why we track, measure, and communicate our efforts, aligning every initiative with our strategic plan.
Your Dollars in Action:
The Four Strategic Priorities
Build internal strength
We’re investing in governance, staff development, and streamlined decision making to ensure your checkoff program operates efficiently and with purpose.
Expand markets
From international trade missions to domestic outreach campaigns, we’re opening doors for Montana-grown pulses and supporting new revenue opportunities for our growers.
Communicate & educate
We work with researchers, first purchasers, and farmers to share knowledge, promote best practices, and provide meaningful updates that reflect industry priorities.
Innovate
We proudly fund cutting-edge research, like root rot disease studies and food innovation projects, to keep Montana’s pulse industry resilient and ready for whatever tomorrow holds.
How the checkoff program works
The Montana Pulse Crop Committee is funded through a 1% assessment on the net sales of pulse crops. These funds are reinvested in initiatives that support pulse growers and advance Montana’s agricultural ecosystem.
Collected at the First Point of Sale
The 1% checkoff is collected when crops are sold to processors or first purchasers.
Directed by grower leadership
A committee of Montana producers guides investment decisions based on state and industry needs.
Tracked & evaluated
All spending aligns with our strategic plan, and outcomes are regularly measured to ensure ROI.
Linked with national, regional, and local programs
We coordinate with partners like the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council and national research programs to maximize your investment.
