MSU Extension Sanders County

08/21/2026

Reminder: Our Medicare 101 event is only a few weeks away and we'd love to have you attend. Thank you to W MT Agency on Aging for teaching this content.
Sanders County Extension Office: 1037 W Main Street, Thompson Falls (Next to the Rex)
Free to attend
Please register here so we know how many to expect: https://forms.gle/kFBYW5kooGi7ipWx5

08/20/2026

Thanks to the Trout Creek Farmers Market for letting me test pressure canner gauges yesterday. 🙂

Guess what???!!! 1/3 of the gauges that were tested were faulty. 😳 It's so important if you pressure can with a dial gauge to have it tested every year. This is a free service we offer in our Thompson Falls office by appointment. Our testing kit is compatible with Presto (and their affiliate) brand gauges. Call our office at 827-6934 to set up an appointment.

I had a lot of questions regarding whether or not you need to have weighted gauges tested. A: No. If you are canning using a weighted gauge, that weight will remain consistent throughout its lifespan.

Thanks again for the opportunity to test the gauges "on the road." It was great to meet so many wonderful people. 👍

08/18/2026

This guide might be helpful when you're preparing to can fruits and vegetables and needing to convert pounds to volume yield.https://ucanr.edu/sites/mfp_of_cs/files/333131.pdf

08/12/2026

I will be set up and ready to test your pressure canner gauges at the Trout Creek Farmer's Market next Wednesday, August 19. Join me from 4-6pm, no appointment necessary. Our tester is compatible with the following brands: Presto, National, Magic Seal, and Maid of Honor. This is a free service and it is recommended to have your gauge tested or replaced every year. It doesn't take long, but feel free to drop off your gauge and shop at the market while it is being tested!

08/11/2026

We still have plenty of room in the Wednesday class series and a few spots left in the Friday series. These are virtual classes so join from the comfort of your home! Free Instant Pot to class graduates!!! Each series is grant funded so there are some eligibility requirements:
• Feed youth under age 19 in your household (or are pregnant and will be feeding youth) OR are emerging adults ages 19–29,
AND
• Currently receive (or qualify for) benefits such as SNAP, WIC, free or reduced school meals, TANF, or similar programs.

Know someone in another part of the state who is eligible and interested? Feel free to share! These classes are open to those in other counties as well.

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08/11/2026

We would love to have you join us for this informative event. Thank you to W MT Agency on Aging for teaching this content.
Sanders County Extension Office: 1037 W Main Street, Thompson Falls (Next to the Rex)
Free to attend
Please register here so we know how many to expect: https://forms.gle/kFBYW5kooGi7ipWx5

07/24/2026

🥬 What a wonderful evening!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Korean Kimchi Workshop! Participants enjoyed a hands-on experience making traditional napa cabbage kimchi while learning about Korean food and culture.

A special thank you to our instructor, Hana, for sharing not only her culinary expertise but also her stories and traditions in such a warm, fun-loving, and engaging way. We also extend our sincere appreciation to First Security Bank of Thompson Falls and McGowen Grocery of Plains for helping make this program more affordable through their generous sponsorship.

It was a fun evening filled with learning, laughter, and great food, and we're grateful to everyone who helped make it a success.

We hope to bring more cultural cooking experiences like this to Sanders County in the future!

📸 Enjoy a few photos from the evening!

07/24/2026

Save the date...

Save the date~ MSU Extension, Sanders County and Western Montana Aging Services are teaming up to bring a Medicare 101 class to Thompson Falls on Wednesday, Sept 9 in the evening. More information coming in the weeks ahead.

07/22/2026

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