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...
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...
