For fifty years Northern Plains has been working to ensure that the voices of individual Montanans can be heard and everyday people will always be able to make a difference in how we treat our land, water, and climate. Learn more about how we work, how we win, and the people that make us effective.
We believe that true prosperity begins with healthy land, water, and air. Learn more about the ways we are protecting Montana’s natural resources and working landscapes through the variety of issues we tackle everyday.
We are from the plains and mountains, cities and towns. We are everyday Montanans who love where we live. Learn more about our local groups organizing in communities across Montana.
The actions we take today will determine the world that our children and grandchildren inherit. Working together, right now, we can ensure true prosperity for generations to come. Find out how you can support our mission today!
Our first Soil Crawl will be held at Stone Soup Garden in Laurel Montana on Saturday, July 15. Participants will tour a small-scale, regenerative farm in the Yellowstone Valley led by young farmers striving to cultivate healthy soil, food, and community. Stone Soup Garden is the culmination of a decade of experiences in local food, organic farming, and building intentional community!
The Soil Your Undies Challenge is a national event that has been brought to Montana! Northern Plains is challenging farmers, ranchers, and soil health enthusiasts across Montana to bury a pair of cotton underwear to promote soil health awareness. It’s a quick and dirty way to test the microbial activity in your soil. The more the underwear has deteriorated, the healthier your soil! Together, we’ll get curious about what is happening underground.
SJ 9 is a joint resolution introduced at the 2023 Montana Legislature that would designate the first week of April as “Montana Soil Health Week” and the Wednesday of that week as “Montana Soil Health Day”. The resolution intends to raise awareness of the importance of soil health, celebrate Montana’s agricultural producers, uplift Montana’s culture and legacy as an agricultural state, and promote the stewardship of Montana’s soils.
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