Montana Harvest of the Month

The Montana Harvest of the Month program showcases Montana grown foods in Montana communities. It is a perfect way to launch or grow a farm to school or farm to cafeteria program as it provides an easy framework to follow and ready-to-use materials.

Click on the images below to explore all of the resources for each Harvest of the Month materials.

Interested in implementing Harvest of the Month at your school, cafeteria, or business? Click HERE for more details on getting started.

NEW Resources Available for Rye! Check them out below or click HERE.

2026-2027 Calendar is available HERE (11×17) and HERE (8.5×11)

Apples

Beef

Beets

Bison

Brassicas

Carrots

Cherries

Chickpeas

Dairy

Grains

Herbs

Kale

Leafy Greens

Lentils

Potatoes

Rye

Summer Squash

Winter Squash

Questions about Farmers Markets, Healthcare, and Business Sites? Contact:

MAURA HENN

Local Food Systems Specialist

NCAT

maurah@ncat.org

406-723-7579

Questions about K-12, Early Care Education, and School Food Service? Contact:

JAY STAGG

Farm to School Coordinator

Montana Team Nutrition

jay.stagg@montana.edu

406-994-5996

The Montana Harvest of the Month Program showcases Montana grown foods in Montana communities. This program is a collaboration between Montana Farm to School, Office of Public Instruction, Montana Team Nutrition Program, National Center for Appropriate Technology, Montana State University Extension, Gallatin Valley Farm to School, FoodCorps Montana, Montana Department of Agriculture, and Montana Organic Association. More information and resources are available at mtharvestofthemonth.org

Funds were provided in part by USDA Team Nutrition Training grants, USDA funds, USDA Farm to School grants, Montana Healthcare Foundation, Northern Pulse Growers Association, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana School Nutrition Association, Montana Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant, Montana Grains Foundation, Dairy MAX, Montana Pulse Crop Committee, and Montana Wheat and Barley Committee. The institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The Montana State University Extension Service is an ADA/EO/AA/Veteran’s Preference Employer and Provider of Educational Outreach.