MSU Extension - Broadwater County

MSU Extension - Broadwater County MSU Extension in Broadwater County is an educational resource dedicated to improving the quality of

As outreach from the university, we provide a variety of educational resources and services in the areas of lawn and garden, agriculture, food preservation, nutrition, community development and 4-H youth development. We assist clientele with plant and weed identification, pest and disease identification and control recommendations, soil testing and more. We have many resources related to gardening

, food preservation, tree care, estate planning and much more! In an age where you can find any answer online, we are dedicated to providing personal service and unbiased research based information.

In honor of graduation this week, we are recognizing the winners of the 2026 Broadwater County 4-H Leadership Scholarshi...
05/30/2026

In honor of graduation this week, we are recognizing the winners of the 2026 Broadwater County 4-H Leadership Scholarship. It is awarded to active 4-H members who have exhibited strong leadership skills and successfully completed at least two 4-H projects each year of high school. This year, we had a large group of graduating seniors in 4-H and awarded the highest number of scholarships in a single year with seven winners.

Tanner Bird is a ten-year member of the Toston Blue Ribbon 4-H Club. His 4-H projects have included shotgun, swine, visual arts and archery. Each member in 4-H chooses their own leadership journey and Tanner has chosen to showcase his leadership skills through his 4-H projects. He has participated in the shotgun project for nine years and with his experience he is able to assist younger members with their shooting form and marksmanship. As a longtime member with hogs, he helps younger members with tasks such as vaccinations and worming. On his scholarship application, Tanner shares, “4-H means a place where I was given an opportunity to learn new things, the courage to lead and the friendships to grow.”

Congratulations Tanner! Your future is bright!

In honor of graduation this week, we are recognizing the winners of the 2026 Broadwater County 4-H Leadership Scholarshi...
05/29/2026

In honor of graduation this week, we are recognizing the winners of the 2026 Broadwater County 4-H Leadership Scholarship. It is awarded to active 4-H members who have exhibited strong leadership skills and successfully completed at least two 4-H projects each year of high school. This year, we had a large group of graduating seniors in 4-H and awarded the highest number of scholarships in a single year with seven winners.

Another ten-year member of the Toston Blue Ribbon 4-H Club, Spencer Braaten has been involved in a variety of 4-H projects including swine, archery, meat goat, robotics and shotgun. He has held many officer positions within his club including president, vice-president, treasurer and parliamentarian. He has attended state 4-H events including 4-H Fall Leadership Training and Montana 4-H Congress where he placed second in the state in livestock judging in 2025. Through 4-H, he has found a passion for the livestock industry starting his own business raising hogs and selling farm-to-market pork. On his scholarship application, Spencer shares, “4-H has helped shape me into the person I am today from getting involved within my community and getting involved in so many different ways.”

Congratulations Spencer! You are a testament to the power of 4-H!

In honor of graduation this week, we are recognizing the winners of the 2026 Broadwater County 4-H Leadership Scholarshi...
05/28/2026

In honor of graduation this week, we are recognizing the winners of the 2026 Broadwater County 4-H Leadership Scholarship. It is awarded to active 4-H members who have exhibited strong leadership skills and successfully completed at least two 4-H projects each year of high school. This year, we had a large group of graduating seniors in 4-H and awarded the highest number of scholarships in a single year with seven winners.

Anna Dabling has been a member of the Crow Creek Clovers 4-H Club for five years. Her 4-H projects have included swine, poultry, photography and visual arts. She has been secretary in her club for the past two years, winning the County 4-H Secretary Award. She enjoys helping younger members and is most proud of her accomplishments in the 4-H poultry project winning multiple fair awards. When asked on her scholarship application how 4-H will help her prepare for the future, Anna shares, “I’ve learned that success comes from repetition. Though practice may not always make perfect, practice will lead to better understanding, confidence and greater success.”

Congratulations Anna! We can't wait to see what you do next!

Our phones and internet have been out for two days now due to the storm on Tuesday night. We arent sure when they will...
05/28/2026

Our phones and internet have been out for two days now due to the storm on Tuesday night. We arent sure when they will be up and running again. Call Extension Agent, Allison Kosto, at 406-439-8863 with any questions. Sorry for any inconvenience!

In honor of graduation this week, we are recognizing the winners of the 2026 Broadwater County 4-H Leadership Scholarshi...
05/27/2026

In honor of graduation this week, we are recognizing the winners of the 2026 Broadwater County 4-H Leadership Scholarship. It is awarded to active 4-H members who have exhibited strong leadership skills and successfully completed at least two 4-H projects each year of high school. This year, we had a large group of graduating seniors in 4-H and awarded the highest number of scholarships in a single year with seven winners.

Toston Blue Ribbon 4-H Club is graduating another ten-year 4-H member, Kenzie Knaub. Her 4-H projects have included gardening, scrapbooking, baking, photography, archery and knitting. She has been an officer in her 4-H club as treasurer for multiple years and parliamentarian. She also has assisted with 4-H scrapbooking workshops helping younger members learn about the types of materials and creating new projects. On her scholarship application, Kenzie shares how 4-H will help her in the future, “Its helped me to be confident in my way of speaking and presenting to other people. I think this will lead to be a good and proactive citizen of the new community I will enter into.”

Congratulations Kenzie! The very best of luck to you in the future!

In honor of graduation this week, we are recognizing the winners of the 2026 Broadwater County 4-H Leadership Scholarshi...
05/26/2026

In honor of graduation this week, we are recognizing the winners of the 2026 Broadwater County 4-H Leadership Scholarship. It is awarded to active 4-H members who have exhibited strong leadership skills and successfully completed at least two 4-H projects each year of high school. This year, we had a large group of graduating seniors in 4-H and awarded the highest number of scholarships in a single year with seven winners.

Lexi Davies is a four-year member of the Winston Eager Beavers 4-H Club. Her 4-H projects have included swine, cake decorating, visual arts, foods and nutrition, and beef. Even though she’s only been in 4-H a short time, Lexi jumped right into leadership roles by serving as an officer of her club every year including secretary and most recently, president. Being in these leadership roles was a tremendous learning experience for Lexi as she shares on her scholarship application, “Being the president of my 4-H club taught me how necessary it is to be able to lead well and in a way that commands respect while still being a compassionate helper to those in my club.”

Congratulations Lexi! You will go far!

In honor of graduation this week, we are recognizing the winners of the 2026 Broadwater County 4-H Leadership Scholarshi...
05/25/2026

In honor of graduation this week, we are recognizing the winners of the 2026 Broadwater County 4-H Leadership Scholarship. It is awarded to active 4-H members who have exhibited strong leadership skills and successfully completed at least two 4-H projects each year of high school. This year, we had a large group of graduating seniors in 4-H and awarded the highest number of scholarships in a single year with seven winners.

A ten-year member of the Toston Blue Ribbon 4-H Club, Mishayla Lambott has been involved in a variety of 4-H projects including sewing, food and nutrition, gardening, scrapbooking, babysitting, quilting and much more. She has held a variety of officer positions in her club including secretary and vice-president. She also was her club Cloverbud leader for a year where she planned crafts and projects for the youngest club members to engage them in 4-H. When asked how she will apply the skills learned in 4-H to the future, Mishayla shared, “These skills [learned in 4-H] will be especially important as I pursue a degree in medicine, where I will need to effectively communicate and build trust with patients.”

Congratulations Mishayla and best of luck in your future endeavors!

In honor of graduation this week, we are recognizing the winners of the 2026 Broadwater County 4-H Leadership Scholarshi...
05/24/2026

In honor of graduation this week, we are recognizing the winners of the 2026 Broadwater County 4-H Leadership Scholarship. It is awarded to active 4-H members who have exhibited strong leadership skills and successfully completed at least two 4-H projects each year of high school. This year, we had a large group of graduating seniors in 4-H and awarded the highest number of scholarships in a single year with seven winners.

Our first scholarship winner is Kaitlyn Noyes. She has also been a member of the Toston Blue Ribbon 4-H Club for ten years. She has a long list of 4-H projects including beef, sheep, swine, foods and nutrition, leadership, citizenship, quilting and visual arts. Her list of leadership roles is equally extensive and has included many officer positions including president of her 4-H Club, 4-H Teen Council and 4-H Interstate Exchange. In the fall of 2025, she was selected as a Broadwater County 4-H Ambassador, one of the first in the county in nearly 20 years. On her scholarship application, Kaitlyn shares what 4-H means to her, “Like a well-equipped greenhouse, 4-H has offered me seeds (knowledge), fertile ground (a place to take root) and nutrients (guidance) to help me reach my full potential. ...it has been my responsibility to take root, soak up the guidance, and take every chance I can to blossom into a more confident and capable person.”

Congratulations Kaitlyn! We are excited to see what the future holds for you!

Congratulations to the recent graduates of Big Sky, Big Leadership in Broadwater County!2026 Graduates: Todd Beatty, And...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to the recent graduates of Big Sky, Big Leadership in Broadwater County!

2026 Graduates: Todd Beatty, Andrea Dabling, Grace Davison, Denise Donnelly, Angela Janacaro, Diane Letendre, Shawna McCauley, Bobbie McCauley, Barbara Mock, Connie Myles, Michele Rauser, Karee Reiman, Elaine Roy, Anna Shearer and Maggie Triska.

A graduate from the class reflected on the program’s impact: “I have learned more about myself, my leadership style, my strengths and my weaknesses. In addition, I have learned more about my community, opportunities offered here and I have made great connections within this cohort.”

Launched in 2021, Big Sky, Big Leadership is a statewide MSU Extension initiative designed to strengthen leadership capacity in rural communities. Participants engage in monthly sessions from September through May focused on leadership development, community dynamics, and local issues.

To date, 64 individuals have completed the program in Broadwater County, with the 2026 cohort being the largest to date.

The program will be offered again in fall 2027. For more information, please contact our office.

At the end of April, we hosted a 4-H/FFA Meat Science Education Day here in Townsend. We had 82 youth in attendance fro...
05/21/2026

At the end of April, we hosted a 4-H/FFA Meat Science Education Day here in Townsend. We had 82 youth in attendance from 10 counties. Youth spent the afternoon in hands-on learning about all aspects of meat science from the farm to the fork.

This was a team effort and thank you is not enough for the incredible volunteer and community support of this event. We sincerely could not do it without you!

Enjoy a few snapshots from our event in the recent album post! What a great day!

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