MSU Extension-Sheridan County

07/28/2026

What a great initiative to be apart of! Contact the Sheridan County Conservation District for more details.

🌳 Applications Now Open – Growing Tomorrow Tree Planting Cost-Share Initiative! 🌳

Are you considering planting a shelterbelt or windbreak on your property?

The Sheridan County Conservation District is now accepting applications for the 2027 Growing Tomorrow Tree Planting Cost-Share Initiative, a 50/50 cost-share program designed to help Sheridan County landowners establish trees that provide benefits for generations.

Eligible projects include:
🌾 Windbreaks
🌲 Shelterbelts
🦌 Wildlife habitat
🚜 Farmstead protection

Healthy tree plantings can:
✔ Reduce wind erosion
✔ Protect livestock and buildings
✔ Improve wildlife habitat
✔ Conserve soil and moisture
✔ Increase the long-term resilience of your operation

📅 Application deadline: September 30, 2026

Funding is limited, and applications will be ranked competitively.

📍 Contact the Sheridan County Conservation District for an application, find it on our website https://sheridancountycd.com/

📞 406-765-1801 Ext. 101
📧 [email protected]

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is today."

07/23/2026

This year we had 4 Herdsmanship award recipients for each barn. Herdsmanship is an award based around cleanliness, animal care, and sportsmanship and recognizes the top 4-H member that demonstrated all three!

Below are your 2026 winners who received an embroidered chair!

Horse Herdsman: Sage Blackmon
Beef Herdsman: Ella Drawbond
Swine Herdsman: Wyatt Jones
Small Animal Herdsman: Essie Wagler

Congratulations to all!

07/18/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Livestock Market and Showmanship Grand and Reserve Champions!

Be sure to check out these Champions and many other great animals at the Youth Livestock Auction today at 2 pm! We can’t wait to see you there!

07/18/2026

Come on down to the fairgrounds and check out our silent auction items located in the main building. Have a look and bid on some fun things! Open until 5pm

07/18/2026

We are an hour out from the sale and the ring is ready! Come on down to the fairgrounds and take a look at the animals up for sale!

07/18/2026

We’re gearing up for another sunny day at the Sheridan County Fair! We hope to see you today for our Swine, Beef, Round Robin, Poultry, and Rabbit Shows! Please see the post below for times.

While you are here, be sure to check out the 4-H Indoor Exhibits at the Civic Center!

07/16/2026

Congratulations to our Grand Champion Cat and Dog Showman!

07/16/2026

🎉 Fair season reminder for parents! Your kids are watching how you handle wins and losses. Celebrate effort just as much as ribbons. Model grace when things don't go as planned, and cheer for other families too. Your animal worked hard too - acknowledge that partnership!

07/16/2026

We would like to invite you to join us at Sheridan County Fair for another day of 4-H events! Please see the schedule below for times. We hope to see you there!

07/16/2026

Congratulations to our indoor 4-H Special Awards Winners!

Woodworking - C**t Marsh
Shooting Sports - Wyatt Jones
Officer Materials - Samuel Rude
Club Project - Karrigan Hendrickson
Miscellaneous Project Award - Ian Roseleip
Miscellaneous Judge’s Choice - Gage Marsh
Indoor Animal Project - Wyatt Jones
Sewing - Sage Blackmon
Crochet/Interior Design - Shawnee Felkamp
Leathercraft - Thomas Rude
Photography - Shaelynn Hendrickson
Visual Arts - Annabelle Torgerson
Sewing/Art/Photography Judge’s Choice - Karrigan Hendrickson
Baking - Karrigan Hendrickson
Cooking/Food Preservation - Brennen Roseleip
Miscellaneous Foods - Emery Hendrickson
Foods Judge’s Choice - Brennen Roseleip
Foods Judge’s Choice - Karrigan Hendrickson

Come see these outstanding projects, along with many others, in the back room of the Civic Center during the Sheridan County Fair this week!