Soil is one of our greatest resources. It is the foundation for agriculture, and it plays a critical role in protecting the air we breathe, water we drink, and food we eat. Learn more about soil health here.
Farm to School connects kids with local farmers and the healthy, fresh food they produce. Farm to School expands food purchasing and education practices at schools and preschools to prioritize Montana-grown food. Learn more about Farm to School here.
Many Montanans do not have adequate access to healthy, fresh foods making food security one of Grow Montana’s priorities. Learn more about food security here.
Rural, remote and tribal communities have limited access to healthy Montana-grown food due to the lack of high-volume produce, grain, and pulse processing, packing, and storage facilities. Learn more about mid-scale processing here.
Since 2005, Grow Montana has advocated for changes in state policies that would strengthen Montana’s food and agriculture economies. The coalition has since led projects on food systems research, producing education materials, and stewarded policy change to support Montana’s food producers.