Beyond the Weather

08/13/2026

Final reminder: Reimagining Rural – Next Steps Grant applications are due this Friday, August 14.

If your community has an idea ready to move from conversation to action, there is still time to apply. These grants support communities building on the ideas, connections, and momentum created through the Reimagining Rural program.

Don’t miss the opportunity to take the next step toward creating meaningful, lasting impact in your community.

Applications are due by August 14. Learn more and apply: https://mtcf.org/funding/apply-for-a-grant/reimagining-rural-grant

07/31/2026

Listen to Melinda Harlow Anakalea share how she keeps her "tank" full! Thank you to Melinda for getting !

Every family farm has a story, and this one is worth hearing. In the latest episode of Montana Family Farms Podcast, Colton Young sits down with Melinda Anakalea of Harlow Ranch as part of Montana Farmers Union's Year of the Woman Farmer series. Melinda shares how her family has built a diverse biso...

07/16/2026

Great opportunity to support innovative projects in your local community!

Applications for Montana Community Foundation's Reimagining Rural – Next Steps Grants are now open.

These grants support projects, programs, and initiatives that build on the ideas, connections, and momentum created through the Reimagining Rural program. If your community is ready to turn inspiration into action, this funding opportunity can help move your vision forward.

Applications are open through August 14. Learn more about eligibility and apply today: https://mtcf.org/funding/apply-for-a-grant/reimagining-rural-grant

06/24/2026

Have you ever seen a red phone booth on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere?

That’s the Beyond the Weather Phone Booth. ❤️

The next time you drive by, take a moment to check in with yourself. How are you doing? Are you stressed from work, farming, ranching or life in general?

Let this phone booth be a reminder to call home, reach out to a friend or dial 988 if you need support.

You are not alone. Help is just a phone call away.

06/03/2026

Be sure to reach out!

05/26/2026

Mental Health Monday (Tuesday) featuring Montana Farm Bureau Federation .

Mental & physical health are deeply connected. Montana rancher & veterinarian Beth Blevins knows that firsthand after facing pancreatic cancer in 2025.

Through, faith, humor and the support of her community, Beth found strength during one of life’s toughest battles. Her message: Stay hopeful, lean on others and never underestimate the power of prayer & kindness.

Visit: FarmStateOfMind.Org.

05/18/2026

Behind every strong operation is a strong mind, but too often mental health is the conversation we avoid.

Swipe through to learn why breaking the stigma and expanding access is more important than ever.

Thank you Montana Farmers Union for contributing to our Mental Health Monday series.

05/18/2026

Mental Health Monday featuring the Montana Department of Agriculture.

Agriculture comes with challenges that often go unseen - drought, market uncertainty, rising costs and isolation. In this week’s Beyond the Weather feature, Jillian Streit shares an important reminder: the producer is the most important part of any operation.

Strength in agriculture is not about facing everything alone. It is about having honest conversations, checking in on neighbors and remembering that people come first.

Read Jillien’s message and join us in continuing the conversation around mental health in rural communities.

05/14/2026

Beyond the crops, markets and forecasts are the people carrying the weight of rural life every day.

Montana farmer Klayton Lohr shares his perspective on agriculture, uncertainty, mental health and the challenges facing producers across rural America in the latest episode of Beyond the Weather.

Read the story and listen to the podcast here:
https://beyondtheweather.com/beyond-the-weather-explores-rural-life-and-mental-health-with-klayton-lohr/

05/11/2026

Mental Health Monday featuring Montana Grain Growers Association.

Farming & ranching come with long days, uncertainty and pressure that can weigh heavily on mental health. In this week’s feature, Trevor Schock shares a personal story about injury, recovery and the important of honest conversations, reminding rural communities that no one has to face challenges alone.

Take a moment to check in on your friends, neighbors and family members, and read the full story beyond the weather.