Welcome to Lake County

Published: 2020
By Jack Stivers

Montana State University Extension partners with Lake County to provide quality, continued education programs and services by offering our residents everything that’s available at the university through MSU Extension in Ronan. Extension responds to citizens and stakeholders by developing and implementing educational programs that address the needs and issues of our community. Lake County MSU Extension targets goals and objectives that enhance agriculture, natural resource management, community economics, family and consumer science and 4-H youth development. The following statements summarize the program goals of Extension in Lake County. • Prepare youth with life skills for the future so they can be productive, positive, and contributing adults. • Supply the trainings, experience, and activities that develop youth and adult leaders necessary for a viable and engaged 4-H program. • Ensure sustainable agricultural enterprises on multiple levels. • Encourage healthier lifestyles and prevention of chronic diseases through promotion of positive health-related behaviors and self-care. • Enhance natural resource conservation and management by achieving defined objectives.