Bitterroot Valley FFA Students Create Honeyberry Vinaigrette

The student-made product will be featured at upcoming food shows.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 5:28pm by Ben Kaplan

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A bold, colorful silkscreen illustration featuring a repeating grid of stylized honeyberries in bright neon hues, conceptually representing the innovative student-made product.FFA students partner with local producer to create a unique honeyberry vinaigrette showcased at regional food shows.Portland Today

Students from the Bitterroot Valley FFA chapter in Montana have partnered with a local honeyberry farmer to create a unique honeyberry vinaigrette. The product was showcased at the Made in Montana Trade Show in March and will also be featured at the upcoming Northwest Food Show in Portland, Oregon on April 19-20.

Why it matters

This collaboration between FFA students and a local producer highlights the growing popularity of honeyberries and the innovative ways young people are getting involved in food production and entrepreneurship. The exposure at major regional food shows also provides valuable experience for the students.

The details

The Bitterroot Valley FFA students worked directly with a local honeyberry farmer to develop the custom vinaigrette recipe, gaining hands-on experience in product development, marketing, and sales. The honeyberry vinaigrette was well-received at the Made in Montana Trade Show and the students are excited to showcase it at the upcoming Northwest Food Show in Portland.

  • The honeyberry vinaigrette was showcased at the Made in Montana Trade Show in March 2026.
  • The product will be featured at the Northwest Food Show in Portland, Oregon on April 19-20, 2026.

The players

Bitterroot Valley FFA

A local chapter of the National FFA Organization, which provides agricultural and leadership education for high school students.

Northwest Food Show

A major regional food industry trade show held annually in Portland, Oregon.

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What’s next

The Bitterroot Valley FFA students hope to continue developing and marketing their honeyberry vinaigrette, potentially seeking wider distribution opportunities beyond the upcoming food shows.

The takeaway

This partnership between FFA students and a local honeyberry farmer demonstrates the innovative spirit and entrepreneurial drive of young people in the food and agriculture industry, creating unique products that highlight regional ingredients and talent.