Registration Open For 2026 Governor’s Summit On Montana Food, Agriculture
HELENA — The Grow Montana Food Policy Coalition today announced registration is now open for the 2026 Governor’s Summit on Montana Food and Agriculture: Maximizing Montana’s Agriculture Opportunity. The Governor’s Summit, hosted by the Grow Montana Food Policy Coalition, in partnership with the Montana Department of Agriculture and the Governor’s Office, will be held on Oct. 23-24, in Helena.
The 2026 Governor’s Summit on Montana Food and Agriculture will be the first summit in a decade and aims to gather Montanans to design a strategic roadmap towards solving pinch-points in Montana’s supply chain.
Montana’s agricultural producers, entrepreneurs, and public partners have a pivotal opportunity to join in designing a strategic roadmap to increase Montana-grown food consumption from 3 percent to 33 percent by 2033 (the 33x33 for Montana Initiative). This effort bolsters regional economies and community wellness while retaining $1.5 billion in annual food spending within our borders. The future of agriculture in Montana is dependent on profitability of the producer. Market access is vital to the prosperity and longevity of our farmers and ranchers. This is your chance to roll up your sleeves and help shape the next steps for your region. Make sure your voice is in the room as we build Montana’s local food roadmap together.
“Montana agriculture thrives when the industry unites around a shared goal,” said director Streit of the Montana Department of Agriculture. “And when we gather as an industry to collaborate, we strengthen our entire agricultural ecosystem,” continued Streit.
The two-day Summit features Montana-grown meals, speakers, and regional work sessions focused on identifying gaps and opportunities in distribution, marketing, production, and retailing of Montana grown and produced food.
To register scan the QR code or learn more at: https://growmt.org/
