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Lead Paint Certification Training Offered

Anne James — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:41:21 +0000

Montana has many homes built before 1978 which may contain lead-based paint. Montana companies doing work on these homes and some other buildings are required to be trained and EPA Certified. Since this is a requirement of EPA in all States, before hiring a contractor, owners of pre-1978 homes should ask for proof that the contractor is a “Certified Renovator”. Common renovation, [...]

Working With Nature: Beaver Dam Flow Devices

Anne James — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:06:11 +0000

I think everyone would agree that beavers are an important part of our ecosystem….unless they’damming your creek or canal and/or flooding your property. Used to be you had one option to deal with nature’s little engineer…destroy the dam. Of course, that just leads to a cycle of frustration for both of you, because you know [...]

Family Business On the Road

Anne James — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:30:59 +0000

On today's Extension Minute, Teton County Agent Jane Wolery talked about a series of seminars coming in May. Here are the details, from the MSU News Service.

BOZEMAN - Jim Oakley, an associate professor of marketing at Montana State University’s College of Business, will present “Understanding the Future Customer” in 11 cities across the state this summer as part of the college’s State Farm Family Business Program On the Road

It's Bed Bug Awareness Week

Anne James — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:15:49 +0000

The critter to the left there doesn’t look like something you’d want to snuggle up with, but millions of Americans sleep with bed bugs every night. During this, Bed Bug Awareness Week, the MSU Extension service offers a free MontGuide explaining how to recognize bed bugs and deal with them. Click HERE to download the pdf [...]

Teton County 4-Hers Show How It's Done

Anne James — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:29:01 +0000

Eleven area 4-H members spent considerable time over the past month learning skills to share with others through the Teton County 4-H Demonstration contest held on Saturday, April 13. Thank you to Teton Co Agent Jane Wolery for sharing these photos: Abigail Konen started off the afternoon with the art of pysanky, Ukrainian egg decoration. Konen, [...]

MSU Extension – MontGuides for Better Gardening

Anne James — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:58:07 +0000

On today’s Extension Minute, Toole County Agent Joe Parks mentioned several MontGuide publications produced by the MSU Cooperative Extension Service to help you raise a more bountiful home garden this summer. MontGuides are free at your County Extension Service office, or as downloadable pdf’s. Here are links to some of those that Joe mentioned: Planting [...]

April 3rd is National Walking Day

Anne James — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:14:24 +0000

On today’s Extension Minute, Pondera County Agent Wendy Wedum talked about National Walking Day, which is sponsored by the American Heart Association. Click HERE for the article she mentioned on medicalnet.com. The American Heart Association also offers a Smartphone app to help you locate walking paths around the country. Click HERE for more information.

Shelby RECCS Taking Pre-Orders for Garden Plants

Anne James — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:26:32 +0000

On today’s Extension Minute, Toole County Agent Alice Burchak talked about the Shelby Community Gardens. Here are the contact numbers for the gardens, and the list of vegetable starts available through the Shelby Schools RECCS program: For information on leasing a plot at the Shelby Community garden call MSU Extension 424-8350. For information on leasing [...]

Anne James — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:45:37 +0000

On today’s Extension Minute, Pondera Co. Agent Wendy Wedum offered some tips for safely boiling, dying and storing Easter Eggs: Tips for making hard boiled eggs: When cooking, place a single layer of eggs in a saucepan. Add water to at least one inch above the eggs. Cover the pan, bring the water to a [...]

Spring Cleaning…Start with the Refridgerator

Anne James — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:58:07 +0000

On today's Extension Minute, Pondera Co. Agent Wendy Wedum talked about making cleaning out the fridge and freezer part of your spring cleaning routine. Click HERE for a pdf chart to help you judge which dishes have been in there

Keeping Healthy

Jerry Puffer — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:29:05 +0000

It’s called “Keeping Cascade County Healthy” & it’s the 2013 Montana State University Extension Cascade County Community Health & Wellness Fair set for this Saturday, March 23 down in Great Falls at the college. The “Fair” kicks off promptly Saturday morning at 10 & continues until 3 in the afternoon. As usual, there will be [...]

Pulse Growers Workshop in Conrad Wednesday

Anne James — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:52:49 +0000

North Central Montana Regional

PULSE CROP PRODUCTION WORKSHOP

WEDNESDAY – February 13, 2013

9:30-4:00

PONDERA SHOOTING SPORTS CLUB

TOPICS:

CROP PRODUCTION PRACTICES
HERBICIDE APPLICATION & CARRYOVER ISSUES
PULSE CROP RESEARCH & VARIETY TRIALS PANEL
PRODUCTION ECONOMICS
2013 CROP INSURANCE UPDATE
INTRODUCTION TO BUYERS/PROCESSORS
LOCAL GROWER PANEL - TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS

SPEAKERS / GUESTS:

- Dr. PERRY MILLER, MSU, PROFESSOR OF CROPPING SYSTEMS

- Dr. CHENGCI CHEN, MSU. CENTRAL AG RESEARCH CENTER, MOCASSIN

- Dr. MARY BURROWS, MSU, EXTENSION PATHOLOGIST

- CHAD LEE, MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

- ED DAVIS, RESEARCH AGRONOMIST, MSU BOZEMAN

- PEGGY LAMB, MSU, NORHTERN AG RESEARCH CENTER, HAVRE

- STEVE JUNGHANS,USDA /RMA RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

- OTHER RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY

FSA, BCC Offer Producer Training Seminar This Saturday

Anne James — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:02:41 +0000

The USDA Farm Service Agency, along with the Blackfeet Community College, invites producers to attend a free Production and Financial Management Training Workshop, this Saturday, Jan. 26th, from 9am to 5pm at The Blackfeet Community College in Browning. Participation in this workshop will count toward the FSA’s borrower training requirements. A free lunch will be [...]

MSU Extension Presents Young Producer Seminars

Anne James — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:07:25 +0000

Montana State University’s Department of Agricultural Economics/Economics and Extension in collaboration with the Risk Management Agency, Montana Grain Growers Association (MGGA), Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA), and Pondera County Extension (Dan Picard, Extension Agent) are offering risk management education for limited resource and beginning farmers and ranchers in Montana. This educational effort will provide continued education, [...]

Talkin' Turkey with Pondera Co. Extension Service

Anne James — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:28:16 +0000

On her extension report today, Pondera County Agent Wendy Wedum mentioned a brochure titled “Let’s Talk Turkey”, published by the USDA. The 2-page flyer is packed with information on safely thawing and cooking your holiday turkey, as well as storing and reheating the leftovers. The bochure is available free from your county sxtenion office, or [...]

We're Doing The Monster Mulch

Jerry Puffer — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:43:17 +0000

It seems every year at this time, we hear Bobby “Boris” Pickett belting out “The Monster Mash. I think I speak for many of us when I say that we’ve all heard that tune one time too many!. This Saturday, down in Conrad, it’s not “the mash”, it’s “the mulch”. The Conrad Garden Club is [...]

MSU Extention Workshop: Passing The Farm to the Next Generation

Anne James — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:51:39 +0000

From Alice Burchak, Toole Co. Agent: On Oct 15th, Montana State University Extension Specialist Marsha Geotting will be offering a presentation to help families get started planning for the future transition of the family land and business. This presentation will emphasis viewing the interdependence of both the family and the business when planning for transfer [...]

Food Safety Tips for Cooks

Anne James — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:30:46 +0000

On today's Extension Minute, Pondera County Agent Wendy Wedum offered some excellent tips on food handling safety. Click HERE for more information from foodsafety.gov.

Extension Minute: September is Food Safety Month

Anne James — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:00:36 +0000

In today's MSU Extension Minute, Pondera County Agent Wendy Wedum mentioned a couple of websites packed with information about packing safe school lunches.

Click HERE to download a pdf brochure on "Safe School Lunches" from fightbac.org, or click H

Pesticide Waste Collection Scheduled

Anne James — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:03:48 +0000

Pesticide users in this area have an opportunity again this year to dispose of any unwanted, out of date, or unknown pesticides through the Mt. Dept. of Ag 2012 Waste Pesticide Collection Program. In order to participate, the MDA Participant Pre-Registration form needs to be completed by Friday, August 31. The first 200 pounds are [...]