I was helping my mom grind meat at our butcher shop, and it just hypnotized me. I don't remember sticking my hand in, but it sheared off the three middle fingers and left me with a pinkie and a thumb.

I think there is some real therapy in getting your hands in the dirt and working with food.

Healthcare is very much a high priority for me. Healthcare is also a huge issue for business, both big and small.

Im a farmer. I always will be a farmer. When I die, Ill be a farmer. Its something that Ive wanted to do since I was 8 years old. I can tell you also that I see opportunity slipping away for our kids.

Montana's ranchers raise the best cattle in the world. If Taco Bell needs to beef up, they can give their customers the highest quality meat around by using Montana beef, and in the process, supporting agriculture jobs in Montana.

I have great faith in the people of Montana; they can't be bought.

I want to remain that family farmer independence, which I think is so critical to this country. I think it's helped build this country.