Quinn Institute starts operation in north-central Montana

Big Sandy farmer and agricultural researcher Bob Quinn, Ph.D., has taken another step to put his knowledge and experience to use to help the world.

A release said the Quinn Institute, a groundbreaking research and demonstration hub designed to foster the evolution of regenerative organic agriculture and a place-based approach to solving the national food and health crisis, has been started on 700 acres of donated land that previously was part of the Quinn Farm and Ranch southeast of Big Sandy.

"The US faces interwoven crises around a resilient solution to nutritious food production and the tsunami of chronic disease that is sweeping the country. Establishing the Quinn Institute is a timely response to a growing need to craft a healthier future for our population," Quinn said in the release.

Beyond fields and croplands, the campus will include small gardens, orchards, a teaching kitchen, and small processing facilities, the release said. These features will educate participants on topics ranging from soil management to culinary arts, emphasizing the connectivity between farm-fresh produce and the dining plate. The Quinn Institute will also partner with health practitioners to align agricultural practices with health outcomes, providing robust, high-nutrient food prescriptions for those battling chronic disease and mental health conditions.

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