Montana Contacts
Contact: Maura Henn
Community Food Systems Specialist
National Center for Appropriate Technology
Phone : (406) 723-7579
E-mail : maurah@ncat.org
To add state news and resources, contact:
Ben Feldman
ben@farmersmarketcoalition.org
SNAP Info & Contacts
Program Name/EBT Card Name: SNAP/Montana Access Card
Current Contractor: Solutran
Contact:
Kellee English
IT Business Analyst
HCSD/Policy and Systems Bureau
Montana DPHHS
kenglish2@mt.gov
(406) 444-5921
Montana Ag Department
Montana Department of Agriculture
FMNP & SFMNP
WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Kate Girard, WIC Director
Fax: (406) 444-0293
Toll Free: 1-800-433-4298
VOC Contact: 406-444-5533
Email: kgirard@mt.gov
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Jackie Stoeckel, Program Specialist
Phone: (406) 444-7786
Toll-Free: 1-800-332-2272
FAX: (406) 444-7743
Email: jstoeckel@mt.gov
Montana News/Case Studies
USDA Farmers Market, Local and Regional Food Systems Grants Announced
Hannah Fuller October 2, 2020The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced this week that it has awarded $27 million in grant funding through the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) and $9.3 million in grant funding through the new Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) grant program. The grants fall under the Local Agricultural… Read More
Standing Together Against Racism: Black Lives Matter
Stephanie Fenty June 3, 2020Over the past week, the United States has been shaken by the deep inequities rooted within our justice system that have continued to destroy the lives of Black Americans like George Floyd. In the past, the Farmers Market Coalition has largely remained silent on matters of race and injustice. We will do so no longer.… Read More
From Coast to Coast: A Snapshot of the 2018 Farmers Market Poster Contest
Allie Vrtachnik May 25, 2018The 2018 National Farmers Market Poster Contest has come to a close, folks! The deadline for poster submissions was May 15th, but you still have till until May 31st to act as a judge for the Fan Favorite award. Your vote counts as a ‘like’ for your local market or favorite submission. Browse the contest… Read More
Montana Resources
“Farmers Market” Defined
Alex Canepa November 2, 2017The federal government, along with many states and commonwealths define “farmers market” in statute or code. These definitions determine eligibility for participation in programs including the WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs as well as state-administered farmers market certification programs. In the interest of consumer protection, lawmakers in multiple states have also explicitly prohibited… Read More
2017 Montana Farmers Market Directory
June 14, 2017This guide contains information on Montana’s farmers markets, along with maps and a seasonal produce availability chart. Read More
Montana Farmers Market EBT Manual: How to Accept SNAP Benefits at Your Farmers Market
FMC October 30, 2013This article covers many of the FAQs regarding getting started and maintaining a farmers market SNAP program. Read More
