Hands of Harvest

                             North Central Montana Craft Heritage Trails

 

Importance of Agriculture in Montana

 

 

 

 

 

     

Rich Boyle, Ferrier. Photo courtesy of Jan Boyle

It may not be surprising that agriculture is the largest industry in Montana.  More than 90% of the private land in Montana is farmland.  What is  more surprising is the diversity of agricultural activities in the state.  Cherry orchards, goats that control weeds, organic gardens and farms, beef, sheep, and pig production, small truck farms, Montana grown eggs from free-range chickens, and Montana wheat are just a few of the fruits of Montana's harvest..  

Stop by one of our farms and shop for value-added Montana products such as wool in wool-designed vests and sweaters, jams and jellies,or grass fed meat.  visit a farmer's market and find locally grown and fresh produce.  Stop for a bit, unwind and visit a Montana guest ranch where the ol' west hospility comes alive and the landscapes transform, even teh mosted stressed soul.   

Shaw Butte, Photo courtesy of Jan Boyle.

You can now pre-order the second edition of the Hands of Harvest Heritage Trails book. 

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Upper right hand corner: Bird Creek Ranch Highland Cattle.  Photo courtesy of Cindy Kittridge.