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MMFEC

Mission West CDP / Mission Mountain Food Enterprise Center / New Client Application

New Client Application

Becoming an MMFEC client gives you access to Montana's only shared-use processing facility, food safety resources, and technical assistance from our food enterprise team.

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About the Application

What You'll Need
to Apply

The new client application is a 6-step online form. The process typically takes 10–15 minutes to complete.

Our team reviews all applications and will follow up to discuss your project, answer questions about facility access, and schedule an orientation if needed before your first production session.

Two staff preparing fresh greens in the MMFEC commercial processing kitchen

Already a client? Download the MMFEC Receiving Ticket (PDF) to fill out and bring with product drop-offs.

01 · The 6-Step Process

Application Steps

Each step is straightforward. Most applicants complete the form in a single session.

01

Contact Information

Your name, business name, address, phone, and email.

02

Business Overview

Describe your business, the products you make or plan to make, and your current stage of development.

03

Facility Needs

Tell us which kitchen spaces, equipment, and services you'll need and how often you expect to use the facility.

04

Food Safety Documentation

Upload or provide information about any existing food safety certifications, licenses, or registrations you hold.

05

Insurance

All clients must provide proof of general liability insurance naming MWCDP as additionally insured before their first production session.

06

Agreement & Submission

Review and agree to facility policies and submit your application. Our team will be in touch within a few business days.

02 · More from MMFEC

Other Programs

01

Processing Facility & Services

13,000 sq ft of FDA-registered, USDA-inspected, certified-organic shared-use infrastructure.

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02

Cherry Pitting Service

Commercial-scale cherry pitting during harvest season. Tiered pricing for Flathead Valley producers.

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Montana's Only
Shared-Use Processing Facility

Join the food businesses, farmers, and producers who use the MMFEC to grow their enterprises and reach new markets.

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Questions before applying? Contact Jennifer Ruggless at jennifer.ruggless@missionwestcdp.org or (406) 676-5901.

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