History

Abundant Montana began as a print directory in 1995, linking Montanans with local food across the state. Today, Abundant Montana lists over 600 farmers, ranchers, farmers’ markets, institutional and retail local food buyers, food pantries and community meals, and local food and agriculture organizations. By 2022 we anticipate having 1000+ listings, and aim to double that by 2023.

Our Guiding Principles

• Build the demand for local food
• Help local food and farm businesses succeed
• Support diverse markets for local food
• Create free educational resources
• Honor and enhance the integrity of local food
• Develop authentic relationships and inclusive collaboration across our entire food system

Where We're Headed

In the fall of 2021, Abundant Montana will expand its platform into a marketing and media hub to become Montana’s local food megaphone. In doing so, we will:

• Uplift Montana food business voices in the communities where they live and across the state, through a coordinated marketing approach
• Educate consumers on local food value through committed social, video, and print media campaigns
• Provide a widely accessible virtual map of Montana’s local food

Our Vision

• Informed consumers advocating for local, nutrient-dense and culturally appropriate foods
• Tangible, inclusive relationships across the entire Montana food web fostering collaboration and partnerships
• Thriving and respected food providers stewarding our land, water, animals and seeds
• All Montanans nourished and food secure