Annual Hunters Feed
2025-10-24 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Downtown Ennis, E Main St, Ennis, MT, 59729, United States
The Ennis Chamber of Commerce’s Ennis Hunters Feed is held every year on the Friday before rifle season opens. They welcome hunters, families, friends and food enthusiasts from 3:00 – 5:00 pm to taste a little bit of Ennis.Chefs of all abilities offer up their best and most creative wild game dishes for all to vote upon right here on Main Street. Prizes are awarded for best chili, best non-chili, and most unusual with the coveted trophy going to the best overall entry.You may also purchase a hunters feed long-sleeve tee, elite compound bow raffle ticket and/or a 50/50 raffle ticket to help support this free Chamber event. Raffle tickets available at the Ennis Chamber office now.Please use the entry form on the website to register your wild game dish.

D.I.Y. Raw Dog Food Class
2025-10-25 | Border Farm, 28 Border Ln, Bozeman, MT, 59718, United States
Join Border Farm Kitchen
“I have been in the raw dog food world for almost 25 years now. I started feeding a commercial raw diet while I was reading and building my education on how to make my own, not just for a more economical option but also a healthier option, with food that I could source locally from farms and ranches.
Food and Nutrition are not synonymous – so I have spent over two decades learning how to nourish my dogs, and taught RAW FOOD RAW TALK classes for almost nine years.”
This class will cover –

what is a species appropriate diet
great books to have for resources
grinders
equipment
sourcing – ranch and farm resources for local, healthy products
Dog Risk/Helsinki – almost three decade study on raw vs kibble/disease markers and food choices
Dr. Tom Lonsdale – RAW MEATY BONES book/resources, and most recent book PET FOOD FRAUD

We will be making –

1 recipe from DNM – complete with daily values – all ingredients can be found at a local market
1 recipe – 80/20 model of feeding
1 recipe – carcass feeding

Angi & Erin's Bacteria Bazaar
2025-10-25 - 2025-10-26 | Rocky Mountain Grange, #116 , 1436 S 1st St, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
A festival for all things fermented!Oct 25th/26th 2025Hamilton, MT

Master Gardener Volunteer Certification Fall Course
2025-10-25 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!

Abundant Montana Corn Harvest Day!
2025-10-25 09:00 - 18:00 | Quinn Institute, 325 Kamut Ln, Big Sandy, MT, 59520, United States
Please join the Abundant Montana crew for a Harvest Day in Big Sandy October 25th!
We will be helping harvest corn for Charley Overbay at C & S Produce. In return, Charley will donate the cost of hours worked back to Abundant Montana. We would love to have your help as we get our hands dirty, learn about Montana corn, and come together as a community to celebrate local agriculture!
We will convene at 9 AM on Saturday for a harvest training, then work until 6PM. There will be plenty of breaks throughout the day.
Please bring plenty of water, a lunch, snacks, gloves (thinner gloves recommended), and appropriate gear to be out in a field in late October!
Your participation supports Abundant Montana, C & S Produce, and our Montana food system. A large portion of the corn harvested will be sold and eaten in-state, supporting our goal to get 33% of the food Montanans are eating to be grown locally by 2033.
Please RSVP here.
Reach out to Olivia Wood at olivia@abundantmontana.com with any questions.
See you there!

Farm to Fabric: A Montana Fiber Journey
2025-10-25 09:30 - 18:30 | Missoula County Fairgrounds, 1101 South Ave W, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
Join Montana Fibershed in Missoula for a day of in-depth, hands-on learning of fiber processing. Develop and practice specific skills on the path to creating your own locally-grown fiber piece! Strengthen friendships, share knowledge, and continue to build your fibershed community.

9:30am – Workshop attendees begin to gather
10am to 3pm – Register for one of three workshops: Flax Processing, Wool Processing, or Eco Printing.
4pm to 6:30pm – Reception and Speakers – open to the public and to workshop attendees.

Dried Floral Pumpkin Workshop
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Garden Werks, 3225 Cooney Dr, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
Please join Gardenwerks on Saturday, October 25th at 10 AM or Noon for a class on making your own dried flower pumpkin. All materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary.
This class will be in a non-heated greenhouse, so please dress accordingly.
Cancellations are permitted up to one week before the event. Ticket can not be transferred to a different event.

Empty Bowls 2025
2025-10-25 11:00 - 14:00 | University of Providence, 1301 20th St S, Great Falls, 59405, United States
Join Great Falls YWCA for their annual Empty Bowls event at the University of Providence on Saturday, October 25th from 11am-2pm! Enjoy warm, delicious bowls of soup from restaurants in the community. Bid on yummy desserts to eat at the event or take home for later. Browse gift baskets to see if anything catches your eye. With the purchase of a ticket, you also take home a gorgeous handmade bowl from talented artists in Montana. A perfect daytime event that is family friendly and welcome to all!
Each ticket is $35 and all proceeds from the event go to help fund the Mercy Home Domestic Violence Shelter Program. Unable to attend but still want to help? Don’t worry, you can arrange to buy a bowl ahead of time or you can be a sponsor for the event!
Buy tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/embed/ticketing/2025-empty-bowls-3

Boo Bash Fundraising
2025-10-25 12:00 - 15:00 | The Rocking Tree Farm, 5848 Racehorse Loop, Helena, MT, 59602, United States
Enjoy family fun on the farm and support Rocking Tree Farm!

2025 Montana Ag Outlook Conference
2025-10-28 08:00 - 13:30 | Northern Hotel, 19 N Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Join to hear insights from experts on current events and trends affecting agriculture and business.
This event is free to AgWest customer-members and lunch is included.

Getting your Farm Funded: Understanding FACT’s Fund-a-Farmer Grants in 2025
2025-10-28 11:00 | Virtual
Join FACT (Food Animal Concerns Trust)
Looking for funding that can help take your farm to the next humane farming level? One that’s easy to apply for and report on? Look no further, FACT’s Fund-a-Farmer grant program is the perfect way to improve the lives of the livestock on your farm. In this session FACT’s Humane Farming Director, Samantha Gasson, will discuss the Fund-a-Farmer grant process, application tidbits and application “no-no’s.” If you’re planning on applying this year you won’t want to miss this informative session.
Photo credit: Waddle Om Farm
Presenter: FACT staff

WIR | Fall Virtual Ranch Management with Caroline Wild of Wild Ranch Solutions (Part 4)
2025-10-28 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
2025-10-29 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.

Succession Planning Expert Panel
2025-10-29 17:00 - 19:30 | Petroleum County Community Center, 207 W Main St, Winnet, MT, 59087
Join Winnett ACES for an engaging evening at the Petroleum County Community Center to explore the challenges, opportunities and rewards of farm and ranch succession planning!
At 5 p.m. you’ll enjoy dinner and meaningful conversation. As you gather around the table, AgWest Farm Credit family business facilitator Michael Stolp will spark thoughtful dialogue on preserving your legacy and planning for the future of your farm or ranch. It’s a chance to connect, share stories and learn from one another in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
At 6:15 p.m. the founder of the Reframing Rural podcast, Megan Torgerson, will play a preview of her upcoming season Succession Stories, created in collaboration with Winnett ACES.
Then a lively panel conversation and Q&A will begin featuring seasoned succession experts: Michael Stolp, Head of Learning, Research and Insights at AgWest Farm Credit, Dr. Marsha Goetting, Professor and Extension Family Economics Specialist and Stacie Arntzen, Certified Public Accountant.

Montana Farmers Union Annual Convention
2025-10-30 - 2025-11-01 | Yogo Inn, 211 E Main St, Lewistown, MT, 59457, United States
Each Fall Montana Farmers Union holds its annual convention. Members from throughout the state attend the event to vote on bylaws, policy, enjoy educational workshops, see old friends and meet new ones. The annual convention always features a great lineup of speakers and family friendly entertainment. Bring the whole family and utilize the Youth Day Camp available at no extra cost throughout Convention.

Eating Smart Being Active
2025-10-30 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.

You Can! Food Preservation Class- Basics in Pressure Canning
2025-10-30 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.

Winter Storage Stock Up
2025-10-31 13:00 - 18:00 | Harlequin Produce, 72664 Heart View Ln, Arlee, MT, 59821
Winter Storage Stock Up
Join Harlequin Produce for a stock up event and get 100 lbs organic storage produce $125 located at Harlequin Produce’s Warehouse in Arlee.
fully customizable, one time pickup
Deadline to sign-up:
Oct. 30th at midnight
Customization Window:
Oct. 21-30th (by midnight)

Goat Camp - November
2025-11-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Border Farm, 28 Border Ln, Bozeman, MT, 59718, United States
WHERE – Border Farm
Choose to go on November 1st or every Saturday in November
TIME – 8-12pm
COST – $125 single day, $325 for the month (each Saturday)
INSTRUCTOR – Nancy
Whether you want to learn about goats, or increase your skill with your dog by working with another species, this camp is hands on education. In all honesty, the best dog trainers are trainers that also work with other species. Your skill increases when you learn how to apply it to varied species in their own habitat. (CEU’s, pending)
All animals are unique – goats in particular are both exciting and challenging to work with. They are a prey animal, herd oriented, matriarchal, have a very rigid and structured social order, intelligent, learn quickly and easily if they feel safe, and can cause a great deal of damage to their handler if not handled correctly.
Border Farms goats are Alpine/Nubian crosses – they breed them for dairy and packing on trails. All of the goats are handled daily. Each month offers a different focus with the goats besides daily maintenance. Whether this is getting ready for winter, loading/trail skills, breeding, kidding, milking, training – Border Farms has a full program

marker/reward training
care
cleaning
feeding
health/maintenance
natural rearing protocols
animal husbandry
learning theory
ethology
timing
space/trust
handling skills
use of words/consistency
feeding
gear
kidding
kid care
Doe care
Wether care

Master Gardener Volunteer Certification Fall Course
2025-11-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Missoula County Department of Ecology and Extension, 1075 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
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!
The Fall Course Schedule Saturday 9 am – 12 pm at the GW Marks Exploration Center 1075 South Ave W Missoula
Week 1 Sept 27 9am-12 pm
Week 2 Oct 4 9am-12pm
Week 3 Oct 11 9am-12pm
Week 4 Oct 18 9am-12pm
Week 5 Oct 25 9am-12pm
Week 6 Nov 1 9am-12pm
Week 7 Nov 8 9am-12pm
Week 8 Nov 15 9am-12pm
Week 9 Nov 22 9am-12pm

Amaltheia Bulk Sale
2025-11-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Packshed, 20900 Frontage Rd Unit A-2, Belgrade, MT, 59714, United States
Amaltheia is hosting their annual bulk sales!
Get the best deals on their carrots, beets, winter squash, potatoes, cabbage, onions, parsnips, watermelon radish, turnips, and red radish for $1.50/#.
They will also have the last of the years eggplant, tomatillos, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, and peppers for sale as well as field salad greens, kale, chard, collards, and herbs.
Pumpkins will be FREE with any purchase!

Painted Mountain Harvest Day
2025-11-01 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.

Learn how to Harvest a Pig!
2025-11-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Cultivating Connections Montana, 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Together we’re Building A Stronger Community- Cultivating Connection’s effort to seed a resilient and self-reliant Bitterroot Valley and beyond. Watch, learn, then do. Take home your quartered pot belly pig- approx. 30# of meat.
Sign up and learn:

how to humanely kill and gut a pot belly pig and what you need to know about its anatomy
how to skin and quarter a pig for roasting
concept of how to scrap the outer hide for a whole pig roast
cooking tips for how to prep, store, and cook your feast
how to cultivate resilient and self-reliant food systems in community

Succession Planning Institute
2025-11-02 08:00 - 20:00 | Yogo Inn, 211 E Main St, Lewistown, MT, 59457, United States
Take the step to set your family farm or ranch up for generational success by starting the conversation about what’s next for your family farm or ranch when the current generation moves on.
Hear from expert speakers and get the tools to do a deep dive into your farm’s succession plan during the Succession Planning Institute offered from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Yogo Inn in Lewistown following MFU’s 110th Annual State Convention.
The daylong workshop is free to MFU members or $50/non-member and is geared for current and next generation owners and operators and includes a mixture of presentations, individual reflection, and private multi-generational family and farm discussions.
Montana Farmers Union has implemented an online learning lab with resources for families to consult as needed. Following the in-person event, participants will have access to virtual check ins for four months following the institute to allow for questions, requests for help, and to celebrate the establishment of plans.

Native American Heritage Celebration
2025-11-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Townsend Public Schools, 201 N Spruce St, Townsend, MT, 59644, United States
Celebrating a 4th year with the Broadwater community and anyone looking for a special day!

FREE ADMISSION!
Come to the N Pine entrance of Townsend Public Schools. Sunday, Nov. 2, 11am- 2pm!

The Last Chance Community Pow Wow frybread is fresh and delicious! The vendors offer skillfully crafted items that make unique gifts to share…or keep. The Magpie drummers, singers and dancers come ready to share the beauty and heartbeat of their heritage.
Please share, and hope to see you there!

Harvest Party and Chili Cook-Off
2025-11-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Helena Valley Faith Center, 708 E Groschell St, East Helena, MT, 59635, United States
Come and enjoy the annual Family Harvest Party with a fun and friendly cook-off at the Helena Valley Faith Center! There will be lots of games for kids to play and lots of good food to eat.
Enter into the chili and cornbread cook-off for a chance to have your name on the trophy!
Please fill out the entry form so they know who is bringing food and let them know if it’s HOT so others can be warned. The Helena Valley Faith Center is so excited for another year of delicious chili and cornbread!

Homesteaders & Small Business Entrepreneurship Essentials
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-20 | Virtual
Within 5 years, most startups fail. This is due to a variety of reasons, such as poor product/service, wrong target audience, poor marketing copy, and running out of cash. They have worked hard on their craft and assume that their technical skills will automatically translate to business skills. Clouded by their technical hubris, they believe that since they are good at the technical side of the business, they understand how to run a business that does technical work. To transition from the craftsperson dilemma, another skill must be mastered – business skill. ** This course is designed to provide research-based and practical skills for developing a health business that can stand on its own two feet.

Raise a Pint at Mighty Mo Brewing Co
2025-11-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Mighty Mo Brewing Co, 412 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT, 59401, United States
Wild Montana would love to see you at Mighty Mo Brewing Co on Monday, November 3rd for a Raise a Pint Night in support of work to protect Montana’s wild public lands and waters!
Grab a drink with fellow public land lovers, connect with the team, and learn how you can get more involved — all while supporting a great cause. Mighty Mo will generously donate $1 from every pint sold between 5–8 p.m. to help fuel the mission.
📍 Mighty Mo Brewing Co.
📅 Monday, November 3
🕔 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Come raise a glass to conservation — we can’t wait to see you there!

Ladles of Love- Making Soups for Donation within our Community
2025-11-04 | Cultivating Connections Montana, 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
LADLES OF LOVE! Celebrate connection by making soups to donate within the community. Part of Cultivating Connections’ GIVEBACK! initiative.
Join them in their commercial kitchens where, in teams of 2 or 3, you will create delicious and nutritious soups- full of Montana whole ingredients. While cooking, you will all share a meal of soup together.
Bring your favorite recipe, use one of theirs, or craft something totally new. Cultivating Connections will provide the Montana grown whole ingredients.
Family-friendly event. One child per adult participant. Choose daytime or evening.
10AM-1:30PM
5:30PM-9PM
FREE/ BY DONATION!
GIVEBACK! initiative is all about Sharing and Cooking Food Together. We’re inviting you to help us make and distribute Healthy, Delicious foods made with Montana-grown ingredients.

Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Training
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-05 | Montana West Economic Development, 44 2nd Ave W, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Does your company need a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) on staff to fulfill the requirements of the Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)?
The Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk‐based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation (referred to as the Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation) is intended to ensure safe manufacturing/processing, packing and holding of food products for human consumption in the United States. The regulation requires that certain activities must be completed by a “preventive controls qualified individual.”
This rule states that every human food manufacturer, except for the very smallest (who have modified requirements) must have a PCQI develop and implement your facility’s food safety plan and other key tasks (See 21CFR117.180 (c) (1)).
The value of this course is $895, but is available to Northwest Montana food and ag businesses free of charge. Only a few spots are available!
