It was like triage those first couple of weeks. We hardly knew where to begin. We started irrigation and then harvested a mountain of lettuces. After that, we started the overwhelming task of weeding. Day after day, volunteers came to help. In time, our numbers grew, and by the end of the season more than 80 people came to help and contributed more than 600 hours of their time. What a great new definition of Community Supported Agriculture! Continue reading
From Seed to Table MFU Mid-Year Meeting June 6-7, 2013 GranTree Best Western Plus, Bozeman This day and a half conference features tours of Montana’s land grant university, Montana State University, and follows the path of a seed from its breeding to … Continue reading
energetechs is pleased to announce the opening event for a group called the Passive House Alliance-Northern Rockies chapter. Join them on May 23 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church in Missoula for a presentation titled “Envisioning Affordable Sustainable Housing.” Continue reading
Workshop: Planning for Whole Farm/Ranch Fertility Presenters include Owen Hablutzel, Roland Kroos, and Neil Bertrando. Drought-proof your farm/ranch. Increase profitability. Manage water and fertility cycles. Accelerate topsoil development. A five-day workshop for farmers and ranchers wishing to drought-proof their properties, … Continue reading
The Department of Labor and Industry, Building Code Bureau, has been reviewing the 2012 editions of the various building codes adopted by the department and would like to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to give comments regarding the 2012 editions … Continue reading
Many schools across Montana are purchasing healthy local food from area farmers through Farm to School programs. Earlier this Legislative Session, the statewide food policy coalition Grow Montana developed the Farm to School bill with the simple goal of securing … Continue reading
Join AERO for an energy tour in Missoula on Wednesday, April 24th! Learn about Montana’s largest solar array on the new downtown parking garage, see residences with energy conservation measures and renewable systems, and visit the new solar greenhouse at the University. 1:30 pm to 7:00 PM. FREE for members, $10 for non-members. Registration required. Continue reading
