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Hands of HarvestNorth Central Montana Craft Heritage Trails
Agriculture |
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Rich Boyle, Farrier. Photo courtesy of Jan Boyle
Visit one of the farms and shop for value-added Montana products such as Montana 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 Ol' West hospitality comes alive, and the landscapes transform even the most stressed souls.
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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 harvests. |
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Shaw Butte, Photo courtesy of Jan Boyle. |
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