Sidney, Montana rancher is ‘granola artist’ – "Chuck and James Granola"

The label hints at the Montana heritage that’s part of Chuck and James brand granola https://buymt.com/products/cj-granola . Phone orders at 406-488-9894

Chuck and James granola is named for Jody Kappel’s grand-uncle Chuck and grandfather James. A 1913 photo of them as farm boys in overalls and straw hats is on every label.

"I remember going into their mother’s pantry. It was so beautiful, with dried fruit in jars and the smells," he said. "I liked the photo, and it reminds me of something lasting and good. They were two smart kids who made it. They deserve to be statewide icons."

The pair ranched nine miles west of Sidney, even cowboying with artist C.M. Russell on a ranch outside Terry. Chuck lived long enough to see himself on the label.

Kristen Inbody, [email protected]

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