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...
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...
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Farm to Wholesale Map, a vital tool designed to connect Montana’s producers and distributors with schools, institutions, restaurants, and retailers interested in sourcing local food. Similar to our Find Food & Farms...
There’s a growing movement taking place in our food system, and Rooted Rebellion aims to shed light on it. Rooted Rebellion, created by Orion Farmstead, is a bold, heart-forward podcast spotlighting the people and practices reshaping our food system from the ground...
A New Way to Experience Local Food and Agriculture in Billings, Montana: Hit the Road with the “Taste the Agri-Culture of Billings” Map! Billings, Montana, is a hub for local food distribution and agriculture in the region. Now, a new initiative and...
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...
