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August · Montana

What's in season at Montana farmers markets in August

Peak abundance — the short summer compresses everything into 6-8 weeks. Backed by USDA data on 36 Montana markets and the typical growing patterns for upper north & alaska.

Montana signature this month

Huckleberries

Wild-foraged from the Rockies — cannot be commercially cultivated.

Bison + grass-fed beef

Direct-from-ranch sales common at MT markets.

Peak this August

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Huckleberries Bison + grass-fed beef tomatoes sweet corn blueberries wild blueberries (ME) peppers eggplant cucumbers green beans

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

raspberries plums first peaches (rare) cabbage basil melons (early)

Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

strawberries snap peas cherries

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Seasonal data is generalized to upper north & alaska. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.