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...
Montana is known as the “Treasure State” due to the abundance of rich mineral deposits found in its soil. But gold and silver aren’t the only wealth that our fertile landscape produces. Montana has a rich history of fruit production, particularly in the Flathead and...
Agriculture is Montana’s number one industry. While grain and cattle are what the state is most known for, Montana’s soil supports an abundance of other crops that contribute to the $4.5 billion in agricultural products that are sold annually! Many of the products...
