MSU Extension Madison-Jefferson Counties

08/03/2026

🍀Get those black and whites ready, Fair starts tomorrow!🍀

The Madison County Fair is August 4th-9th, 2026!

08/01/2026

🍀3 More Days!🍀

The Madison County Fair is August 4th-9th, 2026!

What is your favorite event to watch?

07/30/2026

🍀5 More Days!🍀

The Madison County Fair is August 4th-9th, 2026!

What is your favorite project?

07/27/2026

Three days from today! Are you registered? If not, please visit www.mtweed.org to register.

One week from today! Are you registered? If not, please visit www.mtweed.org to register.

07/27/2026

🐖Fair Clean up and Mandatory Animal Exhibitor Meeting🐑

July 31st at 6:00pm

Come help get the fairgrounds ready for Fair!

Each club has been assigned a barn or building to help set up. Check with your club leader for more info.

🚨There will be a mandatory Animal Project Meeting at 7:00pm, after the barns are cleaned up.🚨

07/25/2026

🍀10 More Days! 🍀

The Madison County Fair is August 4th-9th, 2026!

What are you most excited about this year?

07/22/2026

Do you have sheep or goats?
Montana State University Extension wants to hear from you!

07/22/2026

Backyards of Broadwater is back!

🌿 Backyards of Broadwater is back!
Join us Saturday, July 25, from 9:00 am–2:00 pm for this year’s yard and garden tour stretching from Townsend to south of Toston. Explore a mix of new gardens and returning favorites, all showcasing the creativity and beauty of our local growers.

🍎 Special Feature This Year:
Bryan Flynn will present on growing fruit in Montana’s challenging weather and soil conditions — a great opportunity for anyone looking to expand their backyard orchard skills.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale TODAY!
• In person: $7
• Online: $9
• Kids 12 & under: Free

Purchase online or grab in‑person tickets at:
• Townsend: Extension Office, Townsend Hardware and Goosebay Glass
• Helena: Chadwick’s Nursery and Birds & Beasley’s
• Three Forks: The Shoppe
• Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987945627887?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come celebrate local gardens, learn something new, and enjoy a beautiful day in Broadwater County.

07/20/2026

Applications close this Friday - don't miss your chance to sign up for our local leadership program!

🌟 Ready to grow your leadership skills?

The Madison-Jefferson Extension Office is launching Leadership 25.51—a program for anyone looking to build confidence, learn new skills, and make a difference in our communities.

Open to all backgrounds and experiences, with sessions held the first Thursday each month (Sept–May).

👉 Join us and be part of strengthening our local leadership!

For more information and to apply, visit: https://montana.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bp9jCjLtvgYzpXg?Q_CHL=qr

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