M.O.R.E.
Montana Organic Research & Education
Making strides in advancing organic agriculture through research and education.
Our Priorities
Montana Organic Research & Education (MORE) was created to help fill the void in organic research in Montana. Organic producers are faced with cultural and philosophical practices as well as stringent regulations that more often make applying traditional research findings inappropriate. While an admirable amount of agricultural research is being done in Montana on a variety of topics most of that research does not take into consideration the particular challenges faced by organic producers.
MORE encourages sustainable and responsible organic practices by providing funding and direction for organic research and education in Montana, on topics such as:
- pests and pest control in organic systems
- crops and varieties of crops suitable for use in organic systems
- soil properties and management practices that influence organic production
- species and breeds of livestock suitable for organic systems
- animal health
- seed suitability and availability for organic farmers
- sustainable practices
- nutritional properties and benefits of organic food
- other topics related to organic systems
Donations received by the OAEC are used to make grants to the public and private sectors in support of research and education projects that meet goals and criteria established by the OAEC in cooperation with the organic community. Researchers and educators have the opportunity to submit applications for funding. Awards are based on available funds and the ability of specific projects to meet OAEC’s goals. OAEC exercises appropriate oversight to ensure that grants are expended for approved purposes and funds are disbursed for uses that are consistent with any conditions attached by the donor.
Research & Education
Education projects include the development of written materials, publication of findings, public meetings, farm tours, conferences, and dissemination of information online.
Look deep into nature, and you will understand everything better.
Albert Einstein
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We all have an interest in healthy food grown in sustainable and sound ways without toxic chemicals. Working together is an incredibly successful strategy for finding balanced new ways of thinking about and understanding nature, growing food and feeding ourselves.