Page 18 - Agriculture Magazine, March 2020
Agriculture Heritage Notebook The Bitter Root Cultural Heritage Trust
interpretation and affirm cultural values.
works in partnership with families,
The Heritage Trust provides an article for
neighborhoods and communities to restore
each edition of Agricultural Magazine,
historic structures, bring back traditional
highlighting the Bitterroot Valley’s
events and celebrations, encourage
agricultural history and heritage.
Story & photos WENDY BEYE
It’s difficult to miss seeing the historic barn at the north end of the Eastside Highway - large block letters made of red metal on the roof identify its owner: HURTT. It was time to do a story, and I hoped that owner Dave Hurtt’s mind was still sharp and witty.
August is supposed to be warm and dry in Montana, but Murphy’s law always seems to kick in when it’s time for me to photograph a barn. My trip to the Hurtt barn is no exception. A heavy fog covers the valley, with nary a peep of sunshine. I decide to go ahead with an interview, and hope
