While Montana is a large producer of commodity crop the availability of locally grown food products is limited in supply. This is largely an issue of the rural nature of the state, challenging weather conditions and lack of scale among purchasers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is hosting a webinar to provide information regarding a proposed rule that aims to protect American poultry growers from abuses and enhance the competitiveness of U.S. livestock and poultry markets.

The Agai-Dicutta Local Food Purchase Program will source and distribute locally and regionally produced eggs, dairy, and produce at the Walker River Paiute Reservation in Schurz, Nevada. This two-year project will increase local food consumption among historically underserved populations while building economic opportunity for local, regional, and socially disadvantaged farmers/producers.

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