Soil Holds the Key to a Healthier Future–For Our Bodies and the Planet Crystal Manuel never expected cabbage to transform her life, but when she began experiencing rapid weight loss, decreased energy, an increased heart rate, and hair loss, cabbage became an unlikely...
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...
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...
Tiffany Sybert is the owner of Cherrywood Orchard, a regenerative, soil-first orchard situated on the edge of Flathead Lake in Bigfork, MT. Like most parents, Tiffany is concerned about her kids eating healthy food. “This all started out because I’m a mom, and...
