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AERO is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to solutions that promote resource conservation and local economic vitality. AERO nurtures individual and community self reliance through programs that support sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and environmental quality.

AERO's 2010 Energy Tours: Lewistown, Butte, Bozeman and Fort Benton

This year AERO is hosting a series of tours that feature commonsense conservation and cutting-edge renewable energy projects in four Montana towns. Tours are sponsored by NorthWestern Energy through the Universal System Benefits program, the National Center for Appropriate Technology, the Montana Renewable Energy Association, the Department of Environmental Quality and Refuge Sustainable Building Center.

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KUFM Commentary

July 2010
Food Safety Requires Scale Appropriate Legislation
by Karl Sutton - Food, Agriculture and Cooperative Development Project Coordinator, Lake County Community Development Corporation

Farmers and Ranchers for Climate Action
Letter from over 65 farmers, ranchers and sustainable agriculture organizations calls on Senators and Congressman to act on clean energy and climate legislation. Read the full letter here.

a basket of vegetables Starting a Farmers' Market in Montana
This manual was developed by the Alternative Energy Resources Organization, in partnership with the Montana Department of Agriculture, and the University of Montana Environmental Studies Program, to help answer common questions communities have when establishing a new farmers' market. Acknowledging the diversity of community needs, the manual is not intended as a blueprint for starting a new market, but rather highlights some common strategies that can be employed to build a successful farmers' market. Learn More » [PDF/9.4MB]

Calling All Members!

If you haven't received our new e-newsletter, email (aero@aeromt.org), or call us and we'll sign you up! AERO's E-News will keep you updated about events, offers, and opportunities! We hope you'll join today!

Montana Solutions: A Documentary of Grassroots Leadership combines photography and interviews to highlight some of the outstanding work carried out by AERO members. The project is a creative endeavor by Helena artist Katie Knight, with support from the Jerry Metcalf Foundation, and the Myrna Loy Grants to Artists. See images and learn more at www.katieknight.net.

New AERO publication Building Community Gardens in Montana by Katherine Grear Hutchison ~ 2009 ~ 60 pages Contains tools, examples, resources and strategies for developing, funding and leading a community garden project in Montana. Based on the experience of Helena VISTA Volunteer organizers – this manual offers insight on how to approach and work with a broad array of community members, government officials and private businesses to develop community gardens. Learn More »
Resources: Abundant Montana: A directory to sustainably grown Montana food Neighborhood Conservation Clubs: With our neighbors, we can solve it Repowering Montana: A blueprint for home grown energy self-reliance Montana Farmers Markets: A guide
Program areas: Sustainable Food and Agriculture Sustainable Energy	Become an AERO member

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AERO Sun Times, April 2010

Repowering Montana: A Blueprint for Home Grown Energy Self-Reliance, 3rd Edition