Northern Plains ranchers elevate broken cattle market system in The New York Times

Northern Plains ranchers elevate broken cattle market system in The New York Times

Northern Plains ranching members made a big splash on the front page of The New York Times on December 27. Steve Charter, Annika Charter,...
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Northern Plains ranch family talks cattle market corruption on New York Times “The Daily” podcast

Northern Plains ranch family talks cattle market corruption on New York Times “The Daily” podcast

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New York Times features Northern Plains ranchers fighting cattle market corruption

New York Times features Northern Plains ranchers fighting cattle market corruption

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Corrupt pricing by packers putting ranchers out of business

Corrupt pricing by packers putting ranchers out of business

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Montana’s senior Senator introduces bill to reinstate COOL

Montana’s senior Senator introduces bill to reinstate COOL

“When I go to a store and I see a label, I want to know that label is telling the truth…” - Member Cori...
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PRESS RELEASE: Montanans celebrate local food during month of August

PRESS RELEASE: Montanans celebrate local food during month of August

Local Food Challenge commences as farmers, ranchers, and consumers find more opportunities to connect FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2021 BILLINGS, Mont. – Northern Plains Resource...
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Montanans celebrate local food during month of August

Montanans celebrate local food during month of August

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Country of Origin Labeling (COOL): Montana’s Right to an Honest Market

Country of Origin Labeling (COOL): Montana’s Right to an Honest Market

Country-of-Origin Labeling for beef and pork is currently a voluntary program and it’s simply not working. Imported beef and pork can be labeled “Product of USA” even if it’s meat raised somewhere else and only packaged in the United States. This fraudulent label betrays American ranchers, rural communities, and consumers by misrepresenting imported beef as American. We need honesty to be required for labeling beef and pork, as is required for all other products in Montana.

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Farm to School

Farm to School

Providing kids with local, healthy food options builds healthier communities, supports local agriculture, and bolsters local economies.

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