At first glance, kohlrabi can be an intimidating vegetable to approach cooking. But it’s easier than you think! Kohlrabi is a member of the cruciferous category of vegetables, related to broccoli, cabbage, and kale. While the bulb is the main part eaten, the...
A New Way to Experience Local Food and Agriculture in Billings, Montana: Hit the Road with the “Taste the Agri-Culture of Billings” Map! Billings, Montana, is a hub for local food distribution and agriculture in the region. Now, a new initiative and...
Tomatoes are the emblem of summer produce! But in Montana, our tomato abundance doesn’t really start to kick in until later in the season. By the time the first frost comes in September, the tomato plants are still covered with fruit. The days are warm, but the...
On average, the Montana growing season lasts a short 95 days. While some Specialty Crop growers make the most of that short season to supply their local markets, others have found ways to extend it with the utilization of greenhouses and enclosed hydroponic setups,...
Trust Land Farm Grows With Community “The neighborhood is incredibly engaged with agriculture, and we’re becoming a destination for farm stands,” said Ellie Costello, owner of Trust Land Farm, a mixed vegetable farm in Missoula County. “We’re bringing in...
