The need to build more resilient and healthy food systems is clear. For decades, our nation's food system has depended on subsidies, cheap labor, fickle commodity markets and the degradation of land and water. People of all backgrounds recognize that it is time for change.

Montana Food Matters brings together in one searchable library a wide range of stories that illustrate, inspire, and inform. Educators, leaders, advocates, food system professionals and community members across Montana can use this library to easily find and share examples of real people doing real work, and new ideas and paradigms in action.

This collaborative initiative is designed to share stories from across Montana. Have you read, heard, seen or lived a story that might help or inspire others? SUBMIT A STORY to help lift the voices and hard work of people working to ensure that all Montanans have access to healthful, fresh, sustainably grown foods.

Stories can be found different ways. All search options — including Map and Word Search — are located on the menu bar. Elements, Issues, and Action are explained below. To learn more about navigating this library, visit SEARCH NOTES. Enjoy exploring, share stories that move you, and help lift the voices and hard work of those seeking to ensure that all Montanans have access to healthful, fresh, sustainably grown foods!