Want to help Montana's beginning farmers grow successful, sustainable businesses? Want to learn about how to develop new resources, plan educational
Great Field Day at Lifeline Produce
Thanks so much for sending your interns and/or coming to our field day last week at Lifeline Produce in Victor! During a fascinating tour of the farm,
Save It, Don’t Pave It
ACT NOW. It's time to show your support for Missoula farmland. Our County is about to make changes to the Subdivision Regulations that will have a big
Updated Subdivision Framework Released by CAPS
Greetings fellow farmland supporters! Subdivision development is heating up again in Missoula County and so is the issue of agricultural land
Great Field Day and Another Coming Soon!
What a great field day last week at The Golden Yoke in St. Ignatius! Laura and Connie gave us a fantastic tour and thorough explanations about their
Fix the Rule! Comment by May 26!
Back in 2007, then-candidate Obama rolled out his rural policy platform, which included a very specific promise to farmers. Obama said he would close
Paid Summer Internship at CFAC!
Want to help beginning farmers get started? Learn about how to develop programming, plan educational opportunities, and host events? CFAC is looking
Your Feedback Needed for a New Montana Resource
As part of the USDA BFRDP grant we received in 2014, we are developing a new statewide resource for beginning farmers and ranchers across Montana:
Montana has Key Federal Legislators!
Did you know that this year, Montana has TWO legislators on the federal appropriations committee? This means that as the ideas from the Farm Bill are
Support Montana’s Cottage Food Bill!
The Community Food & Agriculture Coalition serves on the steering committee for the Grow Montana Food Policy Coalition. The coalition has
Draft-powered Farming, (Ag)vocacy, and More
Ed Hamer didn’t start farming for the fame, but when he started delivering food to his neighbors via horse and wagon, the calls started coming in.
USDA Invests $18 Million to Train Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
CFAC awarded major federal grant - first of its kind in Montana and one of fewer than 30 across the country awarded in full! New Orleans, LA - Feb.
Interns Needed!
Want to help beginning farmers get started? Learn about how to develop programming, plan educational opportunities, and host events? CFAC is looking
Big News for Montana’s Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
The USDA has awarded over $250k to the Community Food & Agriculture Coalition to expand Montana’s training and resources for beginning farmers and
FSMA is Back! Comment by 12/15!
Compost, water, wildlife, costs to farmers and processors - some good changes were made in the FDA's latest revisions to the Food Safety Modernization
Holiday Feast Menu Release!
Monday, December 8th :: Montgomery Distillery :: 5pm - 8pm Whoa guys. This looks... INCREDIBLE. Hope you'll join us! Each tasting ticket is $5 or
Local Food Holiday Feast!
Come join The Community Food and Agriculture Coalition for our annual Holiday Feast fundraiser and membership celebration! Monday, December 8th from
Happy Harvesting!
Tis the season to harvest and reap the benefits of Mother Nature's bounty! Apple, pear and plum trees are bending under the weight of their fruit, a