Raised on romantic stories of their grandmother’s life on a dry land farm in Montana, siblings Morgan and Nick Conver are rekindling a family legacy through ranching. Tangen Draw, their ranch located in Big Timber, Montana, has been a catalyst in restoring their roots...
Old Salt Festival is bringing three chef teams, twenty musicians, and a lineup of artists, makers, and educators to Helmville, MT this June. HELMVILLE, MT — Presented by Old Salt Co-op, the 3rd annual Old Salt Festival is a food & music celebration of Montana land...
Food banks and pantries across Montana are employing a surprising strategy to combat food insecurity in their communities–local food. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many food pantries relied on local producers to help fill the voids on their shelves, consequently...
Many Montanans have experienced standing in a wheatfield, running their hands over the tops of the golden stalks, and letting the spiky, hair-like awns tickle their palms. But imagine, as you look up and let your eye follow the wind rippling across the grain towards...
Designing a Path for the Well-being of Montana’s Future Generations In 2024, Alternative Energy Resources Organization (AERO), the parent nonprofit to Abundant Montana, celebrates its 50th year! For half a century, its members–farmers, ranchers, and community...
The Alliance to Get 33% Montana-Grown Food on All Montana Plates by 2033 This is the guiding question for a collection of food system stakeholders in Montana who are motivated to increase the state’s food system’s resilience and self-reliance. On a windy day in...
