Implementation has begun for the strategies in the Agriculture sector. 
If you would like to receive more information or would like to apply to join the working group, contact Caroline Lauer. 

Working Group Members

Bonnie Buckingham, Community Food and Agriculture Coalition
Bryce Christiaens, Missoula County Weed District
Abby Huseth, Climate Smart Missoula
Nick Silverman, Adaptive Hydrology LLC 
Jamie Ryan Lockman, Montana Organic Association
Jenny Zaso, Community Food & Agriculture Coalition
Greg Price, Garden City Harvest
Dave Prather, Western Montana Growers' Cooperative

Resources for Supporting Local Agriculture

• Missoula County local food map (via Missoula County Extension)​
• ​Missoula Valley Winter Market, open Nov 9 - April 18 (new location at former Lucky's Market at Southgate Mall)
• Missoula Community Food & Agriculture Coalition's Annual Local Food & Farm Passport 

Climate Resiliency & Agriculture Upcoming Events 

• Ongoing: Clark Fork Market (Caras Park), Saturdays, May 1 - October; Missoula Farmer's Market (XXXs), Saturdays, May - October
• 2021 Montana Legislative session: Working group members and organizations are tracking numerous agriculture-related bills at the state legislature. Currently (as of March 3) the following bills are still active. Please contact your representatives to urge them to support or oppose these bills!
  • SB161: Allow certain subdivisions to qualify for an expedited review - OPPOSE
  • SB174: Revise laws related to local subdivision review - OPPOSE
  • HB527: Require draft proposals before initiating a county zoning/planning board - OPPOSE
  • SB199 - revising cottage food laws - OPPOSE
  • HB 235 - Fund Double Snap Dollars program - SUPPORT

Soil Health Resources

• Video: Northern Plains Resource Council 2020 Soil Summit. ​
  Farmers and ranchers, nonprofits, agency officials, and legislators explore how policy and financing tools can promote soil health and the adoption of soil health practices in Montana.​​

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