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Some MT Farmers Try "Speed Dating"

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Montana sustainable farmers and ranchers are polishing up their goods, getting ready to participate in a round of "speed dating" - meeting marketers and buyers market organizers for an afternoon in Bozeman to try to find a perfect business match. It's part of "Commerce Day" (Monday). Comments from Corporation for the Northern Rockies market coordinator Kira (KEER-ah) Pascoe (PASS-coh). (this story can air through Monday)

Montana sustainable farmers and ranchers are looking for some local love. They'll participate in a round of "speed dating" Monday afternoon in Bozeman to try to find the perfect match with buyers and farmers market organizers. Kira Pascoe with the Corporation for the Northern Rockies says those relationships can be hard to set up - and this event, with a specific place and time, will help producers and buyers find common ground quickly...

"Producers will talk about what they have, and they buyers talk about what they want - maybe if they plant something that they wouldn't have planted in March or February."

The "speed dating" is part of Commerce Day (Monday). Pascoe says producers will also get some training on how to crack food markets, and on food safety standards. The sustainable producers use techniques that treat livestock humanely, reduce chemicals and eliminate hormones and antibiotics.

Pascoe says another challenge for the sustainable food and products market has been how to package items and get them delivered. She says it's still a work in progress...

"Distribution and processing in the state - 'cause we have struggled with it to make an efficient local food system. We're brainstorming on ways we can make it better and more efficient."

Montana sustainable farmers and ranchers are looking for some local love. They'll participate in a round of "speed dating" Monday afternoon in Bozeman. Deborah Smith reports...



Commerce Day is Monday, Bozeman Hilton Garden Inn. Media invited. Kira Pascoe is at 406-222-0730.




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