New Regenerative Farming Cohort offers peer, expert support

A new, free cohort focused on regenerative farming practices and open to anyone is now offered by Montana Farmers Union.

“We want to create a community of people who have other people they can turn to to ask questions and get feedback,” said Jodi Koterba, an education associate and ambassador with MFU who is coordinating the cohort.

The Regenerative Farming Cohort kicks off from 1-4 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, at the Montana Electric Co-op Association Building in Great Falls. Marni Thompson with NRCS is the featured speaker, and attendees will participate in round tables, learn more about regenerative farming practices, and hear an overview of the program. A zoom link will be available for people who want to attend the kickoff virtually.

The program was formed at the request of a member, highlighting MFU’s grassroots model for policy and programming. The cohort will include monthly virtual coffee meetings with experts and discussion, in-person educational programming and farm tours, peer-to-peer mentoring, and a toolbox of resources developed over the course of the cohort.  

Anyone from producers who have extensive experience with regenerative practices to producers who are new to them and want to learn more are welcome to attend any or all of the free program.

“The cohort is open to anyone in Montana who would like to start, improve, or learn about regenerative farming practices,” Koterba said, encouraging people to attend the kickoff and learn more about what the cohort will offer.

To learn more or register, contact Jodi Koterba at jkoterba@montanafarmersunion.com or at 406-788-8816, or Ambassador Montana Caise at mcaise@montanafarmersunion.com or 406-729-3030.