Montana State University Extension Pondera County

10/08/2026

Attention hunters (and cartophiles of all stripes!) - new landowner map books are available for purchase at the Conservation District office for $35.

10/08/2026

Enrollment is open! Sign up a 4h.zsuite.org

Like your favorite pair of jeans, 4-H just fits.

Why do you love 4-H? Let us know in celebration of ! Tag us in your story or post at

Learn more at https://www.montana.edu/4h

10/06/2026

10/05/2026

Interested in the Horse Project? Come have some fun at the 4-H Halloween Horse Party! You can all bring a friend, even if they're not in 4-H!!

09/23/2026

Please join us to wish Wendy well with her retirement! If you have questions or would like to RSVP please reach out to Becky at 406-271-4054 or [email protected]

09/08/2026

Call PCI and get signed up for Whisk Takers!! This will be the last big class Wendy teaches before retirement next month.

There’s still time to join Whisk Takers! 🍳 We have spots available for our FREE cooking classes on September 10, 17, and 24 from 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Come learn new recipes, helpful cooking techniques, and enjoy a fun evening with us! Call Pondera County Insurance at 406-271-2034 to reserve your spot before they’re all filled! 🔥

09/01/2026

Want to get rid of all those old pesticide containers in the barn or quonset? Now is your chance! This is on a rotational basis, so they will not be back in the area for many months.

08/31/2026

Accepting applications for the 2026 Montana Wool Harvesting School. The school will be based in Billings area from October 15 through October 18 with Wade Kopren as the lead instructor.

The school will start at 1pm on Thursday, October 15th at the Center of the Nation Wool Warehouse where manager Scott Lammers and other instructors will cover wool quality and marketing, animal welfare and business management. From the morning of the 16th through lunch on the 18th, we be shearing at the Hollenbeck Ranch southwest of Molt.

The cost of the school for first-time attendees is $300 with checks made payable to the Montana Wool Lab. 4-H and FFA members receive special discounts depending on the number of open slots with the minimum age requirement being 16.

For an application, please email Denise at [email protected] or give Brent a call at 406-980-0719 with any questions.

08/31/2026

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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Expanding your agritourism season? Adding new activities, bigger crowds, or hiring staff for the very first time? Growth is exciting — but it also means new responsibilities and new risks for your operation.

Join us for Workers’ Compensation 101, a session hosted by Montana State Fund designed for farms and ranches stepping into their next chapter.

We’ll cover the things that matter most when you’re adding employees or seasonal help:

• What changes when you go from family-run to staff-supported
• How to protect new team members who may be unfamiliar with your operation
• Risks that increase when you introduce new events or expanded hours
• The simple steps that keep your workforce safe — and keep your events running smoothly

Ready to grow with peace of mind? Join us on September 8th. Link below to register.

*Photos have been provided by Orion Farmstead and are unaffiliated with Montana State Fund*