Tanner Jorgensen Joined Montana Pulse Crop Committee

The fourth-generation producer from Dagmar was appointed to the board to help guide the state's agricultural interests.

Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Agriculture

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The Montana Pulse Crop Committee has officially appointed Tanner Jorgensen as a new member. Jorgensen brings his perspective as a fourth-generation producer to the committee.

Why it matters

The appointment integrates a younger producer into the state's decision-making process for pulse crops. This move ensures that the operational experience of family-run farms is represented at the committee level.

Jorgensen began his farming operations in 2011 as part of an FFA project. Since then, the Dagmar-based family operation has expanded to include the production of green peas, durum, spring wheat, barley, and oilseeds.

The players

Tanner Jorgensen

He is a fourth-generation producer and committee member who manages a diversified farming operation in Dagmar.

Montana Pulse Crop Committee

This state organization oversees the development and promotion of pulse crop agriculture across Montana.

The details

Jorgensen manages the agricultural business on land rented from his grandparents, which has grown significantly since its inception. His role on the committee involves overseeing the policy and growth objectives for Montana's pulse crop sector.

2011: Jorgensen began his farming operation.
October 2, 2026: Jorgensen's appointment was announced.

Market Landscape

The inclusion of younger, active producers on agricultural boards reflects a shift toward generational succession in state-level oversight. This trend helps align industry policies with the current operational realities facing Montana's family-run farms.

For local agricultural stakeholders, this appointment signals potential changes in how committee resources are allocated to support crop production. Producers may see shifts in committee-led initiatives that impact regional market development for peas and wheat.

The takeaway

Jorgensen's transition from an FFA student to a committee member highlights the role of youth programs in developing the next generation of agriculture leaders. Aspiring farmers should look to such committees as a primary avenue for engaging in state policy and operational advocacy.