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MSF Purchases Steer at 4-H Auction, Promotes Workplace Safety in Ag

4H Worden Riverdale student, Bayley Becker stands with her prized steer, Lamar, which weighed 1381lbs. Also pictured, from left to right, Ethan Heverly (Director of Community Relations) and Holly O’Dell, President and CEO of Montana State Fund (courtesy photo)

Montana State Fund (MSF), Montana’s only not-for-profit workers’ compensation insurance provider, announced its participation in promoting workplace safety through a series of events at the MontanaFair in Billings this year. With Montana historically ranking among the highest in the nation for workplace accidents, MSF dedicated resources this year into focusing to reduce these statistics, particularly within the state’s top industry—agriculture. This year, 4-H was a the angle. 

In a press release this week, MSF released the following info. It stated, “Montana State Fund is committed to fostering a culture of safety, particularly in agriculture, and our partnership with 4H and involvement in local events underscores this commitment,” said Holly O’Dell, MSF President and CEO. “We are excited to engage with the community, support local youth, and promote safer workplace practices.”

As MSF insures about  90% of the read more