GET READY FOR AN ADVENTURE WITH IMPACT Take your bike adventure anytime between August 15 - September 30 Explore local farms and flavors on a
Welcome Aly Reynolds! Americorps VISTA.
Aly Reynolds joins CFAC as an Americorps VISTA, serving in a role that focuses on marketing, outreach, and communications. Her work centers on
Celebrating National Farmers Market Week (Aug 2-8) with Increased Food Benefits
SNAP customers can “double-up” more than ever this year. MISSOULA, MT - The Community Food and Agriculture Coalition (CFAC) joins markets across
Introducing Jenny Zaso, CFAC’s New Communications & Data Manager
We're excited to welcome Jenny Zaso, our new Communications and Data Manager. She is here to tell the story of CFAC, analyze the impact of our work
It’s LEAP (Giveaway) MONTH!
Leap Year happens once every four years which means that you have a rare opportunity to become one of a select group of highly intelligent, caring,
University of Montana “Sustainability Series” continues through Earth Day
This University of Montana series was created to honor the upcoming 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Lectures run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays in
Congratulations to our Field Tested Mini-Grant recipients!
The purpose of Field Tested Mini-grants is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Montana, such as fruits, vegetables, peas and lentils,
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
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
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.
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
7 New Double SNAP Dollars Retailers Increase Local Food Purchasing Power
In 2017, Double SNAP Dollars infused over $110,000 at 11 local food access points in Western Montana, increasing overall local food sales to $274,00