MT SJ11

Requests the Legislative Council to assign an interim committee to study farmer's markets and local food systems in Montana, with findings due to the 70th Legislature

Requires collaboration with stakeholders including small-scale producers, tribal governments, public health experts, the Department of Agriculture, and Montana State University extension service

Directs examination of economic impacts, barriers to growth, regulatory frameworks, and the Montana Local Food Choice Act and cottage food laws

Focuses on food security in underserved areas and food system resilience as a national security concern

Study must be completed by September 15, 2026