NDSU Extension - Mountrail County

04/23/2026

The first day of the 10th annual Mountrail County Home & Garden Show is taking place on Friday! Come on out and enjoy! There is something for the whole family!

Two educational workshops are taking place Friday!

Hooked on Herbs:
In this fun hands on program we will explore fresh herbs, different blends and how to care for them. From garden favorites to savory seafood blends, you'll leave inspired to bring in a bold new flavor to your home. Participants will make their own seafood blend perfect for the lake house.

Pest or Pollinator:
"What's eating my Broccoli???"
"Is this Friend or Foe?"
"What's is this tiny dinosaur?"
"How do I kill this bug?"

These questions and more will be answered in this Pest or Pollinator Workshop. We'll identify some of our common beneficial insects and insect pests, and learn how to protect pollinators along the way.

I mean, look at this guy...isn't his face adorable?!? (see comments)

04/15/2026

The 10th annual Mountrail County Home & Garden Show is taking place next week! Come on out and enjoy! There is something for the whole family!

Remaining vendor booth openings are VERY limited. If interested, please contact Lynnette Vachal at 701-628-2835 ext. 1 or [email protected].

02/05/2026

The 2026 Mountrail County Home Garden Show is scheduled for April 24th & 25th in Stanley!

Vendor registrations are now open!
A PDF version of the registration form can be found online at:
https://tinyurl.com/MountrailHomeGardenShow

For questions, please contact Lynnette Vachal at 701-628-2835 ext. 1 or [email protected]

12/17/2025

Mountrail County Private General & Fumigations trainings have been scheduled.

Pre-registration is required for all first time and re-certifications. For additional questions please contact the Mountrail County NDSU Extension Agent, Lynnette Vachal, at 701-628-2835 ext. 1.

09/18/2025

Reminder that today is our FINAL regular Thurday market! Wilson Park, 5-7 pm, Sept. 18th. Looks like it will be cool fall weather, perfect for picking up fresh baked goods and seasonal produce under the pavilion! Then set your calendars for Sept 27th for HARVEST FEST 🍃 🍂 🎃

09/08/2025

09/01/2025

08/28/2025

It's a new school year. Start the year off right with healthful choices.

Getting kids to eat fruits and vegetables can be difficult... But important! Vegetables are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. Fruits contain nutrients, such as potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C and folate (folic acid).
Here are some ideas to get fruits and veggies in the diet:
- Encourage children to help choose fruits and vegetables at the grocery store.
- Add shredded carrots to pasta sauce, lasagna or meatloaf.
- Add extra vegetables to casseroles and soups.
- Have a bowl of fruit, such as apples or bananas, on the countertop.

Learn more >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/now-youre-cookin-more-fruits-and-vegetables?fbclid=IwY2xjawMb34VleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6RjExc1JkNDBwbDE2MHBFAR7ItPclgG5LuUG80eTQlyuKwzeTv0ehtmigacRzZGMUoJLam9Tv99mMpxrnag_aem_w371OyQqC_2Bp7KN1bvn6w #:~:text=Aim%20for%20MyPlate%20Recommendations&text=Their%20MyPlate%20plan%20would%20include,more%20about%20your%20family's%20needs

08/22/2025

Hard work and resilience are the cornerstones of our ag community but even the strongest among us need support. As we face challenges and the unknown ahead, know that there is help and resources available to you.

If you or someone you know is struggling call or text 988.

NDSU Extension Farm and Ranch Stress Resources https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/farm-safety-health/managing-stress

08/22/2025

Our 4-H Ambassadors our looking to add new faces to the team! Youth between 16-22 will discover the world of leadership.

4-H Ambassadors:
➡ Help plan the ND Extension Youth Conference and lead it
➡ Attend retreats
➡ Represent 4-H at various events
➡ Assist at the North Dakota State Fair
➡ Promote leadership across the state
➡ And so much more!
(The ambassador experience is a great resume builder too!)

APPLY>>> bit.ly/ND4Hambassadors