As the autumn gathering season at TomKat Ranch winds down, we are reflecting on the diverse groups and collaborations that TKREF has hosted this year.
Food systems Articles
Where are they now: 2015 Intern and Apprentice, Jake Tommerdahl
Jake Tommerdahl’s experience as a 2015 intern and apprentice at TomKat Ranch served as the starting point for a career in agriculture.
Land is Kin: Reflections from the Old Salt Festival 2025
This June, nearly 3,000 people gathered on the Mannix Family Ranch in Helmville, Montana, for the third annual Old Salt Festival, hosted by the Old Salt Co-op.
Getting to Know APC’s Rizpah Bellard
Rizpah Bellard brings a unique combination of agricultural expertise and passion for community outreach to her role as Farm Partnership Coordinator for the Agricultural Platform Collective (APC).
Where Are They Now: Rachel Sullivan Update
We have kept in close contact with Rachel Sullivan, as she worked at Frog Hollow Farms for many years…
From Soil to Scale: How the Agricultural Platform Collective is Reimagining Food Systems
Tucked behind a quiet street in Fresno, California, a small parking lot transforms every Thursday into something electric. Trucks pull in, pallets are unloaded, and the scent of just-picked peaches and leafy greens fills the air.





