Montana Department of Agriculture
Director
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About:
Jillien Streit, Director at Montana Department of Agriculture, is committed to strengthening Montana’s number one economic driver and expanding opportunities for the next generation to thrive in this vital industry.
A native of Chester, Jillien and her husband operate a 5th generation family farm. She understands the challenges and opportunities producers face as she advocates for valuable markets and promotes Montana’s high-quality ag products domestically and abroad.
In 2014, Jillien and partners founded Stricks Ag, a merchandiser of high-quality, high-demand grains that went public in 2024. Prior to joining the department, she worked as the financial controller for Flat Acres Farm in Chester while being involved in the daily operations where her family rotates up to 18 different crops along with the recent integration of cattle and sheep.
She has been a long-time advocate of agriculture while raising three children on the family farm alongside her husband. She has served on the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council, the American Farm Bureau Advisory Council as well as substitute teaching agriculture classes at the local school. In her free time, Jillien enjoys skiing, running, and chasing kids to sporting events.
