#GivingTuesday

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world on December 3, 2019 and every day. One way to 'give back' is by supporting organizations that align with your values. Please consider becoming a Member or renewing your Membership in CFAC. THANK YOU!

Partners on the Plate

Join us for this food-focused happy hour to promote local ingredient sourcing and build relationships between local chefs and farmers. Limited Spots Available. Register to reserve your spot, get the location, and answer some questions so we can create your perfect pairings: https://s.surveyanyplace.com/s/partnersontheplate

Moscow Monday @ Montgomery Distillery

129 W Front St, Missoula, MT 59802 129 W Front St, Missoula, MT 59802, United States

Join us for food, raffles, food/farm popup sales, friendship, and of course, holiday spirits. The Distillery donates $1/drink to a local charity and has designated the 23rd to benefit CFAC. Come out and show your support for CFAC after some last minute shopping and enjoy one of the Distillery's signature drinks.

Planning For On-Farm Success: Farm Strategic Planning

With opportunities in value-added, direct marketing, and new crops and technologies, there has never been a better time to start or expand an agriculture business in Montana. You have the skills to produce high-value products and Planning For On-Farm Success teaches you how to manage the profitable business that turns your passion into your career. Topics: Walks through the […]

Planning For On-Farm Success: Researching Your Market

With opportunities in value-added, direct marketing, and new crops and technologies, there has never been a better time to start or expand an agriculture business in Montana. You have the skills to produce high-value products and Planning For On-Farm Success teaches you how to manage the profitable business that turns your passion into your career. Topics: Identify your target […]

Planning For On-Farm Success: Farm Marketing and Promotion

Think about what makes your product unique, develop marketing messages that set you apart from your competition and develop a marketing plan. Learn more about the whole series here. Workshops will be offered in six communities across Montana: Missoula, Ronan, Anaconda, Havre, Hardin, Forsyth.

Planning For On-Farm Success: Managing Your Finances

With opportunities in value-added, direct marketing, and new crops and technologies, there has never been a better time to start or expand an agriculture business in Montana. You have the skills to produce high-value products and Planning For On-Farm Success teaches you how to manage the profitable business that turns your passion into your career. Topics: Develop an effective […]

Planning For On-Farm Success: Financial Decision-Making

With opportunities in value-added, direct marketing, and new crops and technologies, there has never been a better time to start or expand an agriculture business in Montana. You have the skills to produce high-value products and Planning For On-Farm Success teaches you how to manage the profitable business that turns your passion into your career. Topics: Learn to evaluate […]

Planning For On-Farm Success: Financing Your Farm

With opportunities in value-added, direct marketing, and new crops and technologies, there has never been a better time to start or expand an agriculture business in Montana. You have the skills to produce high-value products and Planning For On-Farm Success teaches you how to manage the profitable business that turns your passion into your career. Topics: Learn about […]

Planning For On-Farm Success: Managing Farm Risks

With opportunities in value-added, direct marketing, and new crops and technologies, there has never been a better time to start or expand an agriculture business in Montana. You have the skills to produce high-value products and Planning For On-Farm Success teaches you how to manage the profitable business that turns your passion into your career. Topics: Identify the risks […]

UPDATE: 4th Annual Farm Fresh Pitchfest – NOW ONLINE through Zoom Webinar

UPDATE (3/19) In response to COVID-19 and social distancing protocols or everyone's health and safety, CFAC has transitioned the Fourth Annual Farm Fresh Pitchfest to an online platform using Zoom Webinar. We will still hear the stories and visions of our Pitchmakers and will have support staff available to you to help to you access […]

Giving Tuesday Now

Giving Tuesday Now is a new global day of giving and unity taking place on Tuesday May 5, in response to the unprecedented times caused by COVID-19. At a time when we are all experiencing the effects of the pandemic together, generosity is what brings people together. Generosity and gratitude give everyone the power to […]

Farmer Field Day: Starting a Small Scale Flower Farm

Farmer Field Days are production-focused, on-farm workshops to help beginning farmers and ranchers get practical information that they can use to plan or enhance their own operations. This year to accommodate social distancing guidelines, we will be launching a Virtual Farmer Field Day Series! One day each month, we will “visit” a different farm through a […]

Farmer Field Day: Efficient Vegetable Farming Equipment

Farmer Field Days are production-focused, on-farm workshops to help beginning farmers and ranchers get practical information that they can use to plan or enhance their own operations. This year to accommodate social distancing guidelines, we will be launching a Virtual Farmer Field Day Series! One day each month, we will “visit” a different farm through a […]

Recurring

BFR Trainer Network Annual Meeting

The Beginning Farmer & Rancher Trainers Network will be holding a virtual learning and discussion session, in two sessions Aug 5th and 6th from 10-11:30a MT both days. Our speakers:Day 1: Garry Stephenson- Oregon State University Small Farm Program and author of Whole Farm Management, will discuss their research in Beginning Farmer and Rancher Developmental […]

2020 Bike to Barns

Take your self-guided adventure anytime between August 15 - September 30 Explore local farms and flavors on a 15-mile bike tour through Missoula's Orchard Homes and Target Range neighborhoods. Packages include bike route map, special farm stand offers, goodies, BINGO challenge game, and local food meal vouchers! Register here!

$35 – $100

Farmer Field Day: Season Extension Systems

Farmer Field Days are production-focused, on-farm workshops to help beginning farmers and ranchers get practical information that they can use to plan or enhance their own operations. This year to accommodate social distancing guidelines, we will be launching a Virtual Farmer Field Day Series! One day each month, we will “visit” a different farm through a […]