MSU Extension Service

Montana has many homes built before 1978 which may contain lead-based paint.  Montana companies doing work on these homes and some other buildings are required to be trained and EPA Certified.  Since this is a requirement of EPA in all States, before hiring a contractor, owners of pre-1978 homes should ask for proof that the contractor is a "Certified Renovator" ...

On today's Extension Minute, Teton County Agent Jane Wolery talked about a series of seminars coming in May. Here are the details, from the MSU News Service.  BOZEMAN - Jim Oakley, an associate professor of marketing at Montana State University’s College of Business, will present “Understanding the Future Customer” in 11 cities across the state this summer as part of the college’s State Farm Famil

The critter to the left there doesn't look like something you'd want to snuggle up with, but millions of Americans sleep with bed bugs every night. During this, Bed Bug Awareness Week, the MSU Extension service offers a free MontGuide explaining how to recognize bed bugs and deal with them...

Eleven area 4-H members spent considerable time over the past month learning skills to share with others through the Teton County 4-H Demonstration contest held on Saturday, April 13. Thank you to Teton Co Agent Jane Wolery for sharing these photos:

On today's Extension Minute, Toole County Agent Joe Parks mentioned several MontGuide publications produced by the MSU Cooperative Extension Service to help you raise a more bountiful home garden this summer. MontGuides are free at your County Extension Service office, or as downloadable pdf's...

On today's Extension Minute, Pondera County Agent Wendy Wedum talked about National Walking Day, which is sponsored by the American Heart Association. Click HERE for the article she mentioned on medicalnet.com. The American Heart Association also offers a Smartphone app to help you locate walking paths around the country...

On today's Extension Minute, Toole County Agent Alice Burchak talked about the Shelby Community Gardens. Here are the contact numbers for the gardens, and the list of vegetable starts available through the Shelby Schools RECCS program: For information on leasing a plot at the Shelby Community garden call MSU Extension 424-8350...

On today's Extension Minute, Pondera Co. Agent Wendy Wedum offered some tips for safely boiling, dying and storing Easter Eggs: Tips for making hard boiled eggs:  When cooking, place a single layer of eggs in a saucepan. Add water to at least one inch above the eggs...

On today's Extension Minute, Pondera Co. Agent Wendy Wedum talked about making cleaning out the fridge and freezer part of your spring cleaning routine. Click HERE for a pdf chart to help you judge which dishes have been in there too long. Wendy also passed along this LINK to an article from WebMD...

It's called "Keeping Cascade County Healthy" & it's the 2013 Montana State University Extension Cascade County Community Health & Wellness Fair set for this Saturday, March 23 down in Great Falls at the college. The "Fair" kicks off promptly Saturday morning at 10 & continues until 3 in the afternoon. As usual, ...

North Central Montana Regional PULSE CROP PRODUCTION WORKSHOP  WEDNESDAY – February 13, 2013 9:30-4:00 PONDERA SHOOTING SPORTS CLUB     TOPICS: CROP PRODUCTION PRACTICES HERBICIDE APPLICATION & CARRYOVER ISSUES PULSE CROP RESEARCH & VARIETY TRIALS PANEL PRODUCTION ECONOMICS 2013 CROP INSURANCE UPDATE INTRODUCTION TO BUYERS/PROCESSORS LOCAL GROWER PANEL - TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS SPEAKER

The USDA Farm Service Agency, along with the Blackfeet Community College, invites producers to attend a free Production and Financial Management Training Workshop, this Saturday, Jan. 26th, from 9am to 5pm at The Blackfeet Community College in Browning. Participation in this workshop will count toward the FSA's borrower training requirements.