Agriculture, Horticulture, and Natural Resources
Agriculture and Natural Resources Agents apply university research and resources to help agricultural producers and landowners increase profits, reduce loss, protect our food supply and sustain future resources.
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Agriculture/Horticulture resources provided by MSU Extension in Lewis and Clark County:
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Plant/weed identification
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Disease identification and treatment information
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Pest identification and mitigation information
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Educational resources and workshops
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Hay inspections for the Montana Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage Program
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For loan we have soil augers, a hay forage probe, and a hay moisture tester
Call (406-447-8350) or email (sofia.franzluebbers@montana.edu) with any questions
or to schedule a home/field visit, or drop by during office hours to drop off a sample.
Upcoming Events:
IPM Calendars are out! Pick one up at the Extension office any time during office hours. Limited
quantity.
DNRC Conservation Seedling Sale in January! The sale is now open! As a partner, seedling pickup is available at the
MSU Extension Office in Helena. Check out their available seedlings now!
Gold Country Master Gardener Symposium is March 28th. More details and registration.
Master Gardener Course:
The winter 2026 course is full and running! Email sofia.franzluebbers@montana.edu to be added to the "interested" list for the next available course. Email sarah.eilers1@montana.edu to register for the online course.
Tree Pruning Workshop on February 27th at 6pm. Located at the Bill Hamilton Building at the Fairgrounds.
More details below:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension Service prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Director of Extension, Extension Service, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717