06/09/2026
Have you noticed our 2026 Local Food Guide theme?
This year’s theme is Seeding Change.
Seeding change is about solving needs, filling gaps, and closing circles.
It’s about trying something new, learning as you go, and making things better over time. When we plant seeds, whether in soil or in our communities, we’re growing something. Food, yes, and also ideas, businesses, relationships, and resilience.
Sometimes, seeding change looks like starting a farm or launching a new product. Sometimes it’s sharing knowledge, offering support, or simply encouraging someone to try something new. These are all seeds, and with the right care, they grow.
The people behind the 1,200+ food and farm businesses in this Guide are seeding change every day. So are the many hands who helped bring this Guide to life. And you, our reader, are part of it too. By exploring these pages, supporting Montana food businesses, and trying Montana-grown ingredients at home, you are helping grow a stronger food system. Thank you for being part of it.
Our featured Grow & Tell story highlights seed savers preserving cultural knowledge and resilience. Several of our recipes include seed ingredients. We created a Seed Saving Guide so you can save seeds yourself, as well as a game to test your knowledge of seeds.
You can find all of them in the 2026 Local Food Guide, abundantmontana.com/localfoodguide.
