Written by Anne Harney, AmeriCorps Summer VISTA Outreach Coordinator If you walk past South Park in Billings on a summer Thursday afternoon, you’ll
Farmers Learn Key Management Techniques At Forbidden Fruit Orchard
CFAC hosted its third Farmer Field Day of the season last week at Forbidden Fruit Orchard. Participants got the chance to connect with other
Bikes, Barns, and BBQ
By Erika Berglund On the edge of Missoula County, a quick bike ride away, lies a rural neighborhood dotted with local farms and replete with fresh
Double SNAP Stories: Kati Burton
Written by Anne Harney, AmeriCorps Summer VISTA Outreach Coordinator Kati Burton, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in Missoula, is
Fourth Wave and Mill Crick Farms Demonstrate Weed Management Tools and Techniques
By Mary Ellis CFAC hosted its second Farmer Field Day of the season last week at Mill Crick and Fourth Wave Farms. Participants got the chance to
Introducing Mary Ellis, CFAC’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program Assistant
As the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program Assistant Mary will focus on supporting various aspects of the BFR program, including helping manage the
Double SNAP Stories: Marie
Written by Anne Harney, AmeriCorps Summer VISTA Outreach Coordinator When Marie, a Missoula resident of nearly 20 years, was forced to leave her
Harts Garden Highlights Opportunities for Beginning Flower Farmers in Montana
By Mary Ellis Each summer, CFAC partners with Western Montana farmers to host monthly, production-oriented Farmer Field Days. Farmer Field
Getting to Know a Double SNAP Dollars Vendor: Ka Vang
Written by Anne Harney, AmeriCorps Summer VISTA Outreach Coordinator On Saturday mornings at the Missoula Farmers Market, you’ll be sure to find
Celebrating local food & farms all summer long!
By Erika Berglund Harts Garden and Nursery, at the foot of Blue Mountain and just west of downtown Missoula, is an oasis for all things floral.
We’re Hiring! Join the CFAC Farm Team
Do you love local food, knowing your farmer and rancher, and managing the details? We're looking for someone who can write passionately about our
Farmers Learn New Skills at Field-Tested Tool Expo
By Mary Ellis On May 22nd, both beginning and experienced farmers gathered for CFAC’s Field-Tested Tool Expo. Farmers often learn best from other
HB 400 Moves to the Senate!
HB400 requests state funding to support the Double SNAP Dollars (DSD) Program, which helps food-insecure Montanans afford more fresh, local produce by
Claire Kervran
Claire serves as an AmeriCorps VISTA member to help build capacity within CFAC’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher program. Her work will contribute to
Voice your support for food access by backing HB400!
HB400 requests state funding to support the Double SNAP Dollars (DSD) Program, which helps food-insecure Montanans afford more fresh, local produce by
Applications Open to Start a Double SNAP Dollars Program
Did you know that the number of sites offering Double SNAP Dollars has tripled since we started the program in 2015? It’s true! Four locations in
Intern with CFAC this Fall!
Want to help Montana’s beginning farmers grow successful, sustainable businesses? Want to learn about how to develop new resources, plan
Foothill Farm Schools Beginning Farmers on Irrigation Systems, Conservation Partnerships
Each summer CFAC partners with Western Montana farmers to host monthly, production-oriented Farmer Field Days. Field Days are geared towards beginning