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Farmers markets reopen as shoppers learn to search smarter

The tote bags are ready and so are the game plans. As farmers’ markets reopen this spring, shoppers arrive with crop calendars pulled up on their phones and vendor lists already saved, turning a casual outing into a deliberate mission. In March 2026, buying local no longer runs on impulse;

Montana livestock ranchers say foreign workers are needed due to labor shortages

Citing “acute workforce shortages,” the Montana Stockgrowers Association has asked Montana’s federal delegation to Congress and the U.S. Department of Labor to change federal rules to allow foreigners to work in livestock auction markets and rancher/farmer feeder feedlots. In early February, Montana Stockgrowers Association President Lesley Robinson

Zimbabwe farmers seek US help over long-promised payouts

Zimbabwe farmers seek US help over long-promised payouts

As white Zimbabwe farmers again ask the Trump administration to weigh in on long-promised government compensation for their evictions 25 years ago, many of them are increasingly ageing and desperate. Farmers' unions engaged a US lobbying firm late last year to raise their plight in Washington in the

Farmers and ranchers explore solar power at Gallatin Valley Earth Day panel

Community members gathered for a panel at the Museum of the Rockies last Wednesday to learn how solar power is being used in agriculture, from powering water wells and electric fences to cutting energy costs on cattle ranches. On Feb. 11, Gallatin Valley Earth Day — a local group that puts

Chilly weather can’t stop farmer’s markets from coming together

Chilly weather can’t stop farmer’s markets from coming together

Fresh fruit and vegetables, locally cured meats and cheeses, handmade jewelry and art and vintage clothing. What's there not to love about farmer’s markets? Now, I know you may think that farmer’s market season is over, but fortunately, Bozeman isn’t leaving you hanging. The Winter

Sustainable Food, Sustainable Earth

The world population has grown by over 4 billion in the last 50 years, and with the increased population comes an increased demand for affordable food. While Americans comb through Amazon deals, clip coupons and shop at dollar stores to find the best deal on a pint of ice cream,