GROWN IN MONTANA

Montana is famous for world-class beef and grain, but that isn’t all we grow here. You can find any number of locally grown products to fill your pantry and prepare your meals, such as Flathead cherries, bountiful local produce and Montana hops and barley in your craft beer.

Grown in Montana goes beyond food supply and production. Homespun wool from Montana sheep, trees, and soap from goat’s milk are just a few of the products you may find with the Grown in Montana logo. In partnership with the Montana Department of Agriculture, we provide value to Grown in Montana members through sourcing and distribution as well as marketing assistance.

Organic agriculture is one of the fastest growing agricultural sectors in Montana, and many of our members are growing and producing organic products. Our state ranks #2 in the USA in terms of total organic acreage and we lead the nation in the production of organic wheat. Raising organic crops opens new market opportunities for our members, while also encouraging sustainable growing practices.

In Montana, we take authenticity seriously. For us, that means “of undisputed origin,” and that’s what the Native American Made in Montana logo signifies.

For a product to bear the logo, it must have been made in the state by an enrolled member of one of the Tribal nations that call Montana home. The Native American Made in Montana badge honors the authentic cultures, creations and values that represent Indian Country across Montana.

Sovereign Tribal territory makes up nine percent of the land base in Montana. Tribal members live on and off reservation, innovating new products and creating traditional arts and crafts.

Look for Native American Made in Montana products from all sectors of the economy, including traditional and modern artwork, electronics, lumber, livestock and their genetics, textiles, commodity crops and prepared foods.

BUYING AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS & CRAFTS

No matter where you are in the United States, it is illegal for anyone to sell arts and crafts as “Indian made” if they are not in fact made by an enrolled member of a federally or state recognized Tribe. Doing so is a violation of the Federal Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, which was enacted to curtail exploitation of Tribal artists and art forms.

Native American Made In Montana Pavilion

Our Native American Made in Montana Pavilion includes six businesses owned by enrolled members of Montana-recognized Tribes who reside in the state. Businesses are presenting authentic crafts, art, décor and games.

For more about the program, contact Rachelle Brown at the Montana Department of Commerce.

406.841.2775 | rachelle.brown@mt.gov