Our Story

Welcome to Yellowstone Farmstead, a locally owned and operated farm nestled at the mouth of Yellowstone National Park in Paradise Valley, Montana.

Founded by Sage LeBlanc, a sixth-generation farmer from Maine, our farm embodies a rich legacy of farming tradition and a passionate commitment to sustainable agriculture and serving our beloved community.

Sage broke ground in Paradise Valley three years ago under her original business name, “Shugabeet Farms”, named from the memorable exchange with her father in which she shared her desire to pave her own path as a farmer in Montana’s notably harsh zone 4 environment. “Montana?!? You sure?!? Nothin f&%$in grows there ‘cept Shuga’beets and criminals!” in his signature, thick northern Maine accent.

At the end of Shugabeet Farm’s third growing season in 2024, Sage worked alongside Allison Larew, former Garden Director at Chico Hot Springs, in tidying her plot for the oncoming winter. After a hard day’s work spent laughing and hollering, Sage explained her expansion project that would soon morph Shugabeet Farms into what is now Yellowstone Farmstead. She asked Allison if she would be interested in joining forces, and if she’d take on the role of Farm Manager.

Together, they worked tirelessly on an expansion that now encompasses 10 acres of historic land at the base of Devil's Slide, adjacent to Yellowstone National Park, and a geothermal greenhouse and event space in Emigrant. Through the acquisition and steady development of these two locations, Yellowstone Farmstead is proudly serving a dozen local business which include Yellowstone National Park itself, as well as Livingston’s Hospital.

Our mission is driven by a devotion to preserve historical land, offer affordable housing for employees during the ongoing housing crisis, promote local food security, offer local produce options to our community and local businesses, and send a message to our corporately-owned neighbors that the little guys, us locals, will always do it better.

At Yellowstone Farmstead, we invite you to join us in nurturing this land, supporting our community, and savoring the flavors of locally grown, organic produce. Let’s close the gap from farmer to consumer together.