Welcome to Stillwater County

Published: 2019
By Stillwater Coutny Extension

As MSU Extension Agents, our job is to identify local needs and provide information and education to the people of Stillwater County based on these needs. Often this takes the form of a phone call or office visit. The service provided can be as simple as looking up a safe internal meat cooking temperature, or as complex as balancing a least-cost ration for multiple classes of cattle. These calls range from horticulture to holiday cooking and from food preservation to farm financial management. These contacts often lead to a more in-depth home or ranch visit and provide guidance on needs for in-depth training, linking Stillwater County to subject matter specialists on the Montana State University-Bozeman campus as well as other research based experts. In Stillwater County, MSU Extension has been an integral part of local education since 1914 when the first agriculture agent arrived in the county, followed in 1917 by the first family and consumer sciences agent. Stillwater County MSU Extension is proud to serve the people of Stillwater County. MSU Extension is a partnership of Stillwater County, Montana State University and the United States Department of Agriculture. The three-way partnership provides funding for educational resources dedicated to improving the quality of people’s lives by providing research - based knowledge to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of families, communities and agricultural enterprises. The Stillwater County Family and Consumer Science agent uses expertise in food and nutrition, housing, health, family issues, personal finances, and environmental health to provide innovative and targeted programs based on the needs of Montana families, individuals, businesses and communities. The Agriculture agent works with farmers, ranchers, small landowners and researchers through field demonstrations, workshops, and individual visits to help producers and landowners remain profitable. Stillwater County 4-H strives to provide ample opportunities to the nearly 200 enrolled 4-H members and over 50 volunteers. 4-H members in market animal projects and Cloverbuds (youth ages 5-8) continue to have the highest enrollments.