Abundant Montana

Gabriel Chaile Adobe Oven Fire
2025-10-05 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Tinworks, 719 N Ida Ave, Bozeman, MT, 59715
Once a month, Tinworks will activate Gabriel Chaile’s newly commissioned oven sculpture with a community bread-baking event, led by Chef Alex Hrabovsky, using flour harvested from Agnes Denes’ 2024 ecological artwork Wheatfield—An Inspiration. The seed is in the ground. Please join Tinworks for these special events of community engagement, actions that are central to both Chaile and Denes’ artistic practices.

Fermented Kimchi for Fermenting Memories
2025-10-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Lifelong Learning Center, 310 S Curtis St, Missoula, MT, 59801
When eaten fresh as a banchan (side dish) alongside a full Korean meal, kimchi is at its best. But when you’re cooking with it, the more fermented, sour, and funky it is, the better. In this class, fermentation takes the spotlight, guiding us as we create dishes using kimchi, share personal food stories, and celebrate the spirit of community that lies at the heart of Korean food culture. All food supplies are included, and all levels are welcome! Bring a container to take home leftovers.

Montana Farmers Union Teton County Local Meeting
2025-10-06 19:00 | Les’ Bar, 402 Central Ave, Power, MT, 59468
Join Montana Farmers Union October 6th for the Teton County Local Meeting!
Les’s Bar – Central Ave, Power, MT
Join us for:
– Update on projects local funded
– MFU Annual Convention preview
– Propose changes to MFU policy
– Learn more and get involved with MFU

Silvopasture for Pigs
2025-10-07 11:00 | Virtual
Join FACT (Food Animal Concerns Trust)
“Everyone knows that pigs appreciate trees for shade. But the right trees can offer very significant amounts of feed, allowing producers to significantly slash their feed costs during the growing season. Join to learn which trees make the most sense for producers, how to plant and protect them, and how to get started with silvopasture on your own farm.”
Presenter: Austin Unruh, Trees for Graziers
Trees for Graziers other FACT webinars:
Silvopasture for Poultry
Silvopasture on a Shoestring

WIR | Fall Virtual Ranch Management with Caroline Wild of Wild Ranch Solutions (Part 1)
2025-10-07 12:00 | Virtual
Join Women In Ranching for a virtual financial series designed by Caroline Wild in collaboration with Wild Ranch Solutions. This four-part series covers ranch business finance essentials from balance sheets and budgeting to enterprise and analysis and understanding what your numbers mean. Whether you’re organizing your books or refining profitability, this series build confidence and clarity to work smarter with your numbers and land.
Best suited for active ranchers and land stewards familiar with financial statements and basic financial software.
Can’t make every session? No problem, jump in where you can.

Harvest Wednesdays with Farm to School
2025-10-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Lincoln School Farm, 215 E Lewis St, Livingston, MT, 59047
Join Farm to School of Park County every Wednesday in October at Lincoln School Farm to lend a hand with harvests and garden projects.

Want to get involved? Email Farmer Beth at beth@f2spc.org for more details.

Eating Smart Being Active
2025-10-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join SNAP-Ed Instructor, Chloé Lundquist, in an online 9-lesson series, Eating Smart Being Active, that covers meal planning and simple ways to stretch food budgets. Lesson topics also include an overview of healthy meal and snack ideas within each food group. Each class includes discussion, cooking, a physical activity break suited for any activity level, and a ‘thank you’ item for attending. Items include recipes, cooking tools, and physical activity resources. If you attend at least 6 out of the 9 lessons, you also receive a free pressure cooker!
Date(s): Weekly on Thursdays, September 18th-November 13th
Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Location: Online
Contact: 406-447-8456, chloe.lundquist@gmail.com
Check out our website: buyeatlivebetter.org for easy recipes and resources.

Fall Farm Party and Sale
2025-10-09 15:00 - 20:00 | Raven Ridge Farm, 435 Anderson Ln, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Join Raven Ridge Farm for snacks, drinks, a walk around the farm. Stock up for fall with bulk items that include, carrots, beets, daikons, winter squash, peppers, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, spinach, shallots, Sun Hands Farm Mushrooms and more!

You Can! Food Preservation Class- Food Preservation 101
2025-10-09 17:30 - 21:00 | Cascade High School, 321 Central Ave W, Cascade, MT, 59421, United States
Hello, Extension friends!
A Food Preservation series will be held on Thursday evenings, October 9, 16, 23, and 30 at the Cascade Public Schools Family and Consumer Sciences Room in Cascade from 5:30 – 9:00 pm; some nights could end earlier. The cost is $20 per class or $65 for ALL four classes. Use the QR code on the flyer or go to https://www.montana.edu/extension/cascade/ to register. Click on the Family and Consumer Sciences tab. Scroll down to Food Preservation and click on the link. Scroll to “Register now” and click.If you have any questions, please contact FCS Agent Felicia O’Brien at 406-454-6980.

Cowtown Cattlewomen Meeting
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Cellar Casino – Miles City, 719 Main St, Miles City, MT, 59301, United States
WOMEN IN AG: Looking to become more involved in the community?
Please join Cowtown Cattlewomen, on the 2nd Thursday of each month, at 6pm, at the Cellar Casino.
ALL AGES WELCOME!
The Cowtown Cattlewomen are a group of women that promote BEEF through education, community events, and legislation. They educate about the truth in agriculture, how beef is raised, and the nutritional benefits of beef.

Garden Club Meeting
2025-10-09 18:30 - 19:30 | First Baptist Church Miles City, 914 Palmer St, Miles City, MT, 59301, United States
Join the Miles City Garden Club for their monthly meeting, basement dining hall at the First Baptist Church.

Pumpkin Party!
2025-10-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Gallatin Valley Conservation District, 119 S Broadway St, Manhattan, MT, 59741, United States
End of Season Pumpkin Party!
Gallatin Valley Conservation District will be hosting their Fall Pumpkin Party on October 10th from 10am to Noon in the Education and Outreach Garden Center.
Join them for a morning of:

Pumpkin decorating
Roasting pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin science
Making a scarecrow to watch over the garden until spring.

This will be their last family and kids program in the garden until Spring so you don’t want to miss it! See you Friday Oct. 10th for a fun filled pumpkin party

Swansons Mountain View Orchard Meet and Greet
2025-10-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Swanson’s Mountain View Orchard, 1752 Mountain View Orchards Rd, Corvallis, MT, 59828
Meet new orchard managers Kendall and Ryan Mouw!
Taste test apple varieties like McIntosh, Spartan, and Empire
Order Montana Grown apples through Western Montana Growers Co-Op, Grasmick, and directly for your school
Learn about using local apples in Harvest of the Month and Montana Crunch Time with Montana Team Nutrition, Office of Public Institution, and National Center for Appropriate Technology

Harlequin Produce Fall Warehouse Sale
2025-10-10 15:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Harlequin Produce, 72664 Heart View Ln, Arlee, MT, 59821
Winter’s coming! Stock up with Harlequin Produce!

Kitchen Party with Chef Ash & DJ Dixon Moonstomper
2025-10-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Kirks’ Grocery, 2920 Minnesota Ave, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Kitchen Party. KP. The monthly pay-what-you-can three course meal elaborately prepared with love by Chef Ashley Woodward, Chef Patience Melton, and the KP crew with the amazing spinning sounds of DJ Dixon Moonstomper. This is one of the best meals you will eat all month. 2nd Friday of every month.This is a community event. No reservations. Stop by about 15-20 minutes before the 6 PM and 7:30 (ish) PM seatings.You will not be disappointed!

Heart of Montana Farm in the Dell Fall Festival
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12 | Heart of Montana Farm in the Dell, 1563 Poor Farm Loop, Lewistown, MT, 59457, United States
Welcome the fall season at Heart of Montana Farm in the Dell!
Sat, Oct 11th ∙ 11am-5pm & Sun, Oct 12th ∙ 12-4pm1563 Joyland Rd ∙ Lewistown, MT 59457Entry fee $5 per person ∙ 2 & under free*Cash, check & Venmo accepted
The 6th Annual Fall Festival fundraiser will feature a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, live music, petting zoo, haunted barn, hay rides, food & much more. This event is fun for the whole family!
The Festival is their largest fundraiser of the year with proceeds going toward the mission to provide a lifelong home for developmentally disabled individuals to live & work on the farm.

*They are in need of extra help, please reach out to dreddishfarmindell@gmail.com if you are available!

Master Gardener Volunteer Certification Fall Course
2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 | GW Marks Exploration Center, 1075 South Ave W, Missoula, MT, 59801
Interested in Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer?
To qualify, you must:
Attend all classes ( may miss one!)
Pass the final exam with a score of 80% or higher.
Complete 20 hours of volunteer service with in 1 year.
Pay $250 fee (includes the Master Gardener manual and all class supplies)
Sign Master Gardener Volunteer Commitment
Community service hours in horticulture related activities, events, or programs are required by all program participants to receive their Master Gardener Certification. Students must fulfill a minimum volunteer commitment of 20 hours within one year of completing a course. Examples of service to Missoula County can include, staffing a mobile diagnostic lab, working a Saturday at the Clarkfork Market answering gardening questions, helping out your local neighborhood with a beautification project, working in the new Rocky Mountain Gardens, or help out with office needs for the county Hort agent.
Keeping your Certification Active
In order to be certified and maintain good standing as a Master Gardener, participants agree to complete a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service and 4 hours of continued education per year. Missoula County opportunities include: working in a community garden, giving gardening presentations at schools and to civic groups, manning Info-Booths, telephone and office work, researching and writing grants, fair judging, fund raising, land research, and other opportunities as they present themselves.
The Montana Master Gardener Program serves as an education and volunteer service organization. The program’s purpose is to provide technical assistance and unbiased, research-based information in consumer horticulture to people in all Montana communities through qualified volunteers. Through the Master Gardener program we empower individuals with sound horticultural practices that minimize negative impacts on the environment. The program is based on a philosophy of shared ownership. MSU extension agents, staff, and volunteers share vision, ideas, and responsibilities for the program.
If you are interested in joining an active community, volunteering and growing your gardening prowess this is for YOU!

Painted Mountain Harvest Day
2025-10-11 09:00 - 18:00 | Quinn Institute, 325 Kamut Ln, Big Sandy, MT, 59520, United States
Join C & S Produce in their 2025 corn harvest at one of their Painted Mountain Harvest Days!
Your participation supports C & S Produce, Montana agriculture, and our local food system! A large portion of the corn harvested will be sold and eaten in-state in support of the 33×33 for Montana Initiative.
The day starts at 9am with a harvest tutorial and wraps up at 6pm with plenty of breaks throughout the day. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather and bring gloves (thinner gloves recommended), lunch, snacks, and water!
If you’re interested in attending or have questions, please reach out to Charley Overbay at 406-399-1637, charleyoverbay@gmail.com, or on Facebook.

Seed Saving From Your Garden
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Ross Hall, 777 Grandview Dr, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
This course enables gardeners to save seed from their heirloom and open-pollinated plants to use in their future gardens. As part of a 3-part series (Seed Starting, Square Foot Gardening and Seed Saving), this class allows gardeners to become totally sustainable.

Sourdough / Wild Yeast Class
2025-10-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Border Farm, 28 Border Ln, Bozeman, MT, 59718, United States
Sourdough Bread Making!
Working with Wild Yeast
10-1pm
October 11th, 2025
November 8th, 2025
December 6th, 2025
Border Farm Kitchen
This class will be in the Border Farm Kitchen and go through all of the steps and stages of traditional sourdough bread making. From the feeding the starter, dough, proofing, scoring, and baking. Troubleshooting and considerations, as well as taste testing!
Sourdough bread is just flour, water, and salt – but once you learn the why’s and how’s this simple bread will be a staple in your household, and a healthy one at that!
You will also receive Nancy’s booklet on Sourdough Bread Making.
There will be LIVE starter available for purchase.
There are no refunds/transfers once reg/pay have been received. Each class is small with limited space.

Sourdough Basics with Baker Leslie Karst
2025-10-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Homestead Organics Farm, 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Welcome to Sourdough Basics! Join in for the LAST BASICS CLASS FOR THIS SEASON. It’s a hands-on workshop at the Cultivating Connections MT Commercial Kitchen where you’ll learn the art of making delicious sourdough bread from scratch with Baker Leslie Karst. You will walk through the process of making a sourdough loaf from start to finish, from how to feed and maintain a starter to a basic recipe that will yield a beautiful loaf of bread on your table. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow bakers and get into the sourdough game! Each participant will go home with a fermenting dough to bake at home, a jar of sourdough starter, a proofing basket and a blade.
~Part of the Heritage Skills Workshop Series~
Leslie Karst is the baker and owner of Karst & Sons Bakery here in Hamilton. Her main passion behind baking is focused on organic, freshly-milled grains and using local ingredients whenever possible. A small, seasonally changing menu makes baking all the more exciting at Karst & Sons Bakery. When she’s not baking and delivering bread, Leslie is homeschooling her 5 boys (hence the sons part of her business name). To find out more or place an order check out karstandsons.com.

Crop Focus: Garlic
2025-10-11 13:00 - 16:00 | FVCC Campus Farm, 216 Hutton Ranch Rd, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Garlic is one of the easiest and most rewarding crops for home gardeners and small-scale growers. In this hands-on class, participants will learn the full cycle of garlic production- from selecting seed stock and preparing soil, to planting, mulching, caring for plants, harvesting, curing, and storing. Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to expand your skills, you’ll gain practical knowledge to successfully grow garlic for your kitchen, farmers’ market, or small farm.

Gut Check: How Soil Health Shapes Human Health
2025-10-11 13:00 - 19:00 | Malta Readiness Center, 509 South 10th Ave, Malta, MT, 59538, United States
Gut Check: How Soil Health Shapes Human Health
DATE: Saturday, October 11, 2025
LOCATION: Malta Readiness Center + Stockman Terrace, Malta, MT
TIME: 1:00 – 7:00 pm
REGISTRATION FEE: $25 per person
Healthy soil does a lot more than just grow robust forage—it’s the foundation of resilient human health. This October, join the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance for a unique workshop with Eco-Nutritionist, Sara Keough.
If you’ve ever wondered how the ground beneath your boots connects to your gut, your brain, and your community, this workshop is for you. They will unpack the latest science linking soil microbes to the human microbiome, mental well-being, and nutrient-density of our food.
This isn’t a how-to on soil management—it’s a big-picture conversation for ranchers, land stewards, and food producers who care about the future of both people and the planet.
Come ready to challenge assumptions, dig deep, and see your land—and your impact—through a whole new lens.
About the Presenter
Sara Keough was a featured speaker at the 2025 Soil Health Symposium, where she received high praise from attendees across the board. A sought-after keynote speaker at events nationwide, Sara brings great energy and a tremendous passion for the work she does.
Agenda
12:30 – 1:00 On-Site Registration
1:00 – 2:00 Welcome & Foundations
2:00 – 3:15 Soil & Human Microbiome
3:15 – 3:30 Break
3:30 – 4:30 Gut Health & Cognitive Connection
4:30 – 5:15 Interactive Discussion & Closing
5:15 – 5:30 Transition to Stockman Terrace
5:30 – 7:00 Fireside Chat: Reflections & Insights

Event Note: The afternoon workshop will be held at the Malta Readiness Center (509 South 10th Avenue), a fantastic facility for classroom-style discussion. Afterward, participants are invited to continue the conversation at the Stockman Terrace with wine and appetizers.

O'Hara Commons Annual Pie Sale
2025-10-11 14:00 - 17:00 | The O’Hara Commons & Sustainability Center, 111 S 4th St, Hamiton, MT, 59840, United States
The Annual Pie Sale Fundraiser for O’Hara Commons is coming up soon!It’s that time of year—the much-loved Annual Pie Sale is here! Join O’Hara Commons for an afternoon filled with handmade pies, fresh-pressed cider, local art, and music.What’s Happening:Pie Sale – whole pies and pie by the slice (gluten-free options available!)Truck Raffle – your chance to win bigSilent Auction – bid on unique and exquisitely crafted piesApple Pressing – fresh cider made on the spotWoodblock Art – print artwork by Hannah SpencerLive Music by Love Is a Dog – the perfect soundtrack to the dayPies sell out quickly—so come early to snag your favorite! Every purchase and bid supports O’Hara Commons, helping to continue to grow community through food, art, and connection.Come celebrate O’H 10th anniversary!

Farm to Table Dinner - Greycliff Mill
2025-10-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Greycliff Mill, 11 Greycliff Creek Ln, Greycliff, MT, 59033
Greycliff Mill has partnered with farmers and ranchers near Big Timber and Greycliff, Montana in order to source produce and meats locally to provide a farm to table dinner.
Dinners starting at 5pm & 7pm

Build Your Herbal Apothecary Mini Course
2025-10-12 | Virtual
A free video series with step-by-step guidance on creating your own herbal medicine kit.

The Great Pumpkin Venture
2025-10-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Milwaukee Depot Museum, 307 Central Ave S, Harlowton, MT, 59036, United States
Mark your calendars for the Great Pumpkin Venture happening Sunday October 12th from 11am – 2pm.There will be a pumpkin patch, some amazing local vendors, & fun for the whole family!

Farm Tea Walk
2025-10-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Homestead Organics Farm, 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Event description

Join Cultivating Connections on the Farm for an informative and fun farm afternoon. Walk with Farmer Laura to learn about and harvest your own herbal tea blend! After harvesting, share snacks, tea, and lively discussion.
RAIN OR SHINE!
~Part of our Heritage Skills Workshop Series~

You will need to bring:

A cloth bag or pillow case – to place your harvested herbal tea leaves into
A notebook and pen or a phone – to keep notes on what’s in your tea blend
Closed Toed Shoes
A jacket and clothing appropriate for the weather

Provided:

Scissors and knives
Tons of knowledge and information
Fresh growing herbs of all sorts!
Healthy and Delicious Snacks

WIR | Fall Virtual Ranch Management with Caroline Wild of Wild Ranch Solutions (Part 2)
2025-10-14 12:00 | Virtual
