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...
Did you know Montana is one of the United State’s top lentil producers? Montana grows nearly 73% of all lentils in the U.S. Lentils are versatile and can be eaten hot in soups, or even cold in salads! For example, this recipe for Big Sky Lentil Salad, featured...
What better way to cool down during the summer months than to mix yourself a drink featuring one of the ingredients Montana is known most for – Huckleberries! The recipe for a Huckleberry Lemon Drop Martini, featured in the summer section of the 2025 Local Food...
National Farmers Market Week (NFMW) is August 3-9, 2025! Farmers’ Markets in Montana and across the country are more than simply a place to buy local foods from local farmers; they play many vital roles in our communities. In 2021, a study found that...
