Local food is often discussed in terms of freshness, flavor, environmental benefits, or economic benefits. These are important and impactful factors to consider, but the impact of local food runs even deeper, and the benefits can be even more personal. Local...
For many farms and ranches, money doesn’t grow on trees (or in their fields). So the idea of forking out a lump sum annually towards organic certification simply doesn’t add up. The concern that going organic will break the bank is valid. But how expensive...
What Happens to the Rest of the Animal and How Montana Ranchers are Reclaiming Its Value When a Black Angus cow arrives at a processing facility, it weighs an average of 1,200 pounds. However, only 500 pounds are processed into consumable meats and sold at the butcher...
Winters in Montana are typically known for being, well, white. High levels of snowfall and cold temperatures create the conditions that nearly half a million tourists travel to experience annually. But this year, the landscape looks a little different. Record-breaking...
Tangen Draw puts their bison and beef to the test—literally. Stewarded by sibling duo Morgan and Nick Conver, Tangen Draw is more than simply a pasture. It’s a living system, where soil, grass, animals, and people are all connected. They’ve seen the ripple effects of...
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...
