The purpose of Field Tested Mini-grants is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Montana, such as fruits, vegetables, peas and lentils,
CFAC is Hiring!
Do you love local food and knowing your farmer and rancher? Do you believe everyone has a right to food, and that right should include access to local
Need some ideas for a ‘greener’ holiday?
Check out these gift ideas from Earth911.com Searching for that special book for your very own 'future food leader'? Foodtank has some ideas! And
Welcome our Fall Intern, Anna Weinberg
We’re so excited to welcome Anna Weinberg, center, to our staff as the Fall Intern joining Dave Renn, left, and Mary Ellis, right, with the Beginning
Beginning Farmers Learn about Hops Production Infrastructure at Farmer Field Day
CFAC wrapped up the 2019 Farmer Field Day series with a trip to Bell Crossing Farms on October 16th. Participants got the chance to learn about all
Field Day at Lifeline Produce: How to reduce your on-farm carbon footprint
Last week CFAC hosted its fourth field day of the season at Lifeline Produce, an 80-acre farm just outside of Victor, MT. A drizzly fall day did not
Intern with CFAC this Fall!
Are you passionate about helping beginning farmers and ranchers (BFR's) grow successful, sustainable businesses? Want to learn how to develop new
Double SNAP Stories: Maia Dickerson
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
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