They Quietly Feed Montana: The Hutterite Impact Explained

The summary section of the study concludes: The total economic contribution of Hutterite Communities in Montana, defined as the economic activity of the Communities themselves, plus the additional economic activity that is induced or indirectly connected to the farming and other operations of the Communities, is substantial. Because the Hutterite Communities exist and operate in our state, there are: -- 2,191 more permanent, year-round jobs -- an additional $63.2 million in income received by Montana households, annually -- $365.3 million more gross revenue received by Montana business and non-business organizations, annually -- more than 5,300 more people in the Montana economy. While the bulk of those economic impacts occur in the north central and south central regions of the state where most Hutterite Community operations take place, there are measurable, significant impact in all regions of Montana. UM study: http://bit.ly/36Efam7 00:00 A Foundation Built on Billions 01:05 Who Are the Hutterites? 02:28 Farms, Factories, and Local Spending 03:30 Anchors of the Rural Food Chain 04:41 Concentration and Competition 05:53 A Two-Sided Coin 07:01 The Clear Takeaway