➡ Do you want to learn more about what Montanans are doing to strengthen food systems? ➡ Do you have an idea and want to learn who might be doing similar work? ➡ Do you want to read and share stories of what’s possible, what’s needed, and what people think? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you are in the right place! Montana Food Matters brings together in one searchable library the stories and voices of Montanans working to build resilient and healthy local/regional food systems, and the challenges they face.
# HOW TO SEARCH Most users search by location ([**MAP**](https://montanafoodmatters.org/map)) or keyword (🔍), found on the top bar/menu. In addition, the library is curated by topic — by section, category, subcategory — to deepen understanding of how topics intersect.

A food system includes many parts. Explore Montana’s food system by sector.

Food touches nearly every challenge facing society. Explore issues you care about.

There’s no shortage of ways to learn and engage. Explore what Montanans are doing.

Stories often touch on multiple topics, and fit within multiple categories. The table below shows categories currently defined within this library. Map pins can only show one category type at a time, so the MAP is best used to find stories by location. ![Categories defined in this library offer a glimpse into the interconnected complexity of food systems. This system is not comprehensive, it is a tool.](https://cdn.elebase.io/f48c6045-ed4d-46e6-a5d1-d81d74a5e784/d8ef60db-6dc2-46fd-8d39-1aeed64d273c-category.table.final.may2020.jpeg)
# GLOSSARY The **[GLOSSARY](https://montanafoodmatters.org/glossary)** offers definitions for common acronyms and terms. In the future, Montana Food Matters may expand the glossary into a full reference section, as one would find in any library.
# FEEDBACK Do you see ways to improve this library? Your feedback helps ensure that it becomes an increasingly useful tool. Please [OFFER YOUR FEEDBACK](https://forms.gle/Z2Mv5jH7UyqiMEdcA).
# SUBMIT A STORY Can't find a story? Know of stories that should be included in this library? Let us know! **[SUBMIT A STORY](https://montanafoodmatters.org/submit)** or send an email to montanafoodmatters {at} gmail.com.

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