Montana grant helps Bodhi Farms expand year‑round local produce

Bodhi Farms received a $10,000 agritourism grant from the Montana Department of Commerce to build a 30-by-80-foot eco-powered greenhouse, which is expected to be producing by April.

Bodhi Farms, a permaculture eco-resort just outside Bozeman, plans to expand its year-round production with a new greenhouse. The farm currently grows vegetables from May to September and supplies its on-site restaurant in summer. In colder months the restaurant relies on other local farms for fresh ingredients. The Montana Department of Commerce awarded a $10,000 agritourism grant to fund a 30-by-80-foot eco-powered greenhouse. Project details: - The grant amount reported is $10,000 from the Montana Department of Commerce. - The planned structure is a 30-by-80-foot eco-powered greenhouse to extend growing into colder months. - Bodhi Farms grew about 2,000 pounds of produce for its restaurant last year; staff hope the greenhouse will double or triple that output. - The greenhouse is also described as an educational resource tied to the farm’s programs, including a kids' camp. - The farm operates an acre-and-a-half production garden and emphasizes on-site composting and sustainable practices. Summary: The grant is intended to support construction of a greenhouse to increase on-site production during winter and to serve educational purposes for visitors and children. Staff say the structure could meaningfully boost the farm’s annual output. The greenhouse is expected to be producing by April.