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
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
Flathead Cherries Sale to Benefit CFAC
Summer has arrived in Western Montana, and that means the Flathead cherries will soon be ripe! CFAC is once again offering 10-pound boxes of
Red Hen Farm & Orchard Highlights Importance of Ag Land in Urban Fringe
By Sophie Frank Each summer, CFAC partners with Western Montana farmers to host monthly, production-oriented Farmer Field Days. Farmer Field Days are
Show Your Support for Missoula’s Open Space Bond
CFAC has worked for the past decade to protect and preserve Missoula County’s most vital agricultural soils. CFAC’s mission is to build a strong local
I AM AN AMERICORPS MEMBER AND I WILL GET THINGS DONE
By Annie Carlson, AmeriCorps VISTA During the second week of March, I traveled from Missoula to Helena to attend the ServeMontana symposium. I
Intangible Benefits of Double SNAP Dollars are Most Profound
Nearly 2,500 Montanans have used Double SNAP Dollars – a program that matches the amount of SNAP benefits customers spend at local food outlets such
Action Alert: Call your U.S. House Representative and Urge a NO Vote on the Proposed Farm Bill
Very soon, the U.S. House will vote on a proposed Farm Bill that will dictate the next five years of agricultural and nutrition priorities. It
CSA Season Brings These Bounties to Your Table
What's a CSA you might be wondering? The acronym stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It's a program that gets community members involved with