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FARTHUR engine – An economic driver for the rural states of Montana and Idaho in rangeland and forest communities.

July 17, 2026/

FARTHUR Engine

Developing prosperity and resilience in Montana & Idaho

The FARTHER Engine’s mission is to build an economic engine for rural, tribal, and urban communities across Montana and Idaho. Through partnerships, research translation, and workforce development we advance nature-based innovations and precision technologies in forests and rangelands to promote resiliency and prosperity.

The FARTHER Engine’s vision is to become a globally recognized knowledge institute for mitigation and response to natural disasters in forests and rangelands.

FARTHER is committed to prosperity for everyone in the region.

Our strategy emphasizes partnership, ensuring that opportunities are widely available.


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