Looking for a one-of-a-kind experience in Montana? Look no further than Grass Valley Farms, located in the heart of Missoula. The Miller Family purchased and began operating the historic ranch, previously known as the Deschamps Ranch, in the summer of 2021. It spans over 1000 acres of fertile soil just south of the Missoula International Airport and offers a variety of products including sod, hay, beef, pork, farm fresh eggs, and more, all produced using regenerative agriculture practices. What is Regenerative Agriculture? Regenerative agriculture is a farming technique that focuses

An unfortunate interaction this weekend served as a reminder of the importance of managing expectations through communication. On Sunday, I found myself in a situation where a business decided not to communicate to its customers that their expectations would not be met. I was one of their customers. It was frustrating, easily avoidable and I’m guessing, customers were lost – I will think twice before using them again. Meetings and events demand communication at every step of the planning process. I have learned to listen to my clients, over-communicate

Farm to table meals are becoming more popular as we all take more of an interest in where our food comes from and in eating fresher, healthier ingredients. Building on this concept is a new, unique form of tourism known as agritourism ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶- an up and coming industry in Montana. Agritourism is currently defined by Montana House Bill 342 as a “form of commercial enterprise that links agricultural production or agricultural processing with tourism in order to attract visitors to a farm, ranch, or other agricultural business for purposes

The Bitterroot Valley is comprised of several small towns nestled between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains Ranges and tucked alongside the famous Bitterroot River.  The Bitterroot offers some of the most diverse adventure opportunities.  Whether it is delving into history, antiquing, tasting the local breweries, local shopping, fishing, bird watching, hiking, rock climbing, awe-inspiring landscapes and views, or enjoying one of the small towns’ community events, the Bitterroot Valley has an adventure waiting for you. Born and raised in Montana, I have spent most of my life just north