MSU Extension - Gallatin County

10/14/2026

Registration is now open for the new self-paced soil fertility course for gardeners and small acreage landowners. This The 9-module, non-credit course from MSU Extension Specialist Clain Jones, will cover soil fertility basics, soil testing, tissue testing, how to determine fertilizer and amendment amounts, and more.
More information on the $50 course and how to register is available at https://learn.montana.edu/catalog/course/2268/soil-fertility-for-gardens-and-small-acreages.

10/14/2026

The recent snowfall across Montana arrived before many trees and shrubs had fully dropped their leaves. This can create conditions that can lead to significant branch bending, splitting, and breakage. While snow is a welcome source of moisture, heavy, wet snow can quickly accumulate on leaves and br...

10/12/2026

MSU Extension's Mobile Memory Café, led by Program Manager Lisa Brachwitz, will host a FREE Brain Health and Dementia Education Drop-In Event - this time at the Three Forks Senior Center on Thursday, October 29th (11:30am-1:00pm). The event is designed to help community members learn practical strategies for maintaining brain health at any age, gain a clearer understanding of dementia, and explore caregiving resources available to support individuals and families. The drop-in event is open to all community members, caregivers, and professionals.

The program offers clear, practical information on topics including:
• What Dementia Is and How it Affects Individuals
• Early Warning Signs of Memory Loss
• How Dementia is Detected and Diagnosed
• What to Expect After a Diagnosis
• Brain Health and Strategies for Living Well with Dementia
• Effective Communication with People Experiencing Memory Loss

“Dementia impacts many families, yet people often feel unprepared,” said Dr. Daniel Koltz, Gerontology Specialists and Founder/Director of the MSU Extension Mobile Memory Café. “This event provides supportive, easy to understand information to help families navigate memory loss.”

10/09/2026

The Gallatin County MSU Extension Office will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12th. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13th (8am-5pm). Have a great weekend!

10/05/2026

Welcome to Gallatin County 4-H!🍀💚
Meet Your Gallatin 4-H Staff (pictured left to right: Colyn Wiening, Kari Ballenger, Molly Yurdana)

Molly Yurdana: 4-H Extension Agent ([email protected])
Molly joined the Gallatin County Extension Office in 2020 and became the 4-H Agent in 2022. She oversees our county program, manages our volunteers and leads a variety of youth activities throughout the year.

Colyn Wiening: 4-H Program Manager ([email protected])
Colyn has been the 4-H Program Manager since 2021. She provides support to the 4-H programs and families, and manages all 4-H finances.

Kari Ballenger: Administrative Assistant ([email protected])
Kari has been with Gallatin Extension since 2020. She is at the front desk in our office and provides assistance to all Gallatin County MSU Extension events and programs.

We are excited to welcome our returning 4-H families and those joining us for the first time! A new 4-H year brings new opportunities for youth to explore their interests, learn new skills, build friendships, develop leadership, and contribute to our community. We are grateful for the dedication of our volunteers, the support of our families, and the enthusiasm of our youth. Together, we look forward to another year of hands-on learning, leadership, service, and Making the Best, Better!🍀💚

09/25/2026

Eagle Mount's Adaptive Horticulture Program is an amazing resource in our community. They are a finalist for the National Garden Bureau's Therapeutic Garden Grant and they need your help — take 1 minute to vote for them and share the link before Sept30 to help them win first prize.

09/25/2026

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09/17/2026

Some timely advise from NDSU Extension - Lawns, Gardens & Trees

The sand in the hourglass is nearing the end..... Will the green tomatoes in our gardens ripen before frost? The first killing frost can strike anytime from mid-September to mid-October. https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/news/dakota-gardener-how-ripen-tomatoes-quickly

09/16/2026

DID YOU KNOW...The Gallatin 4-H Office has blank greeting cards for sale! An incredibly talented 4-H Volunteer, Jerolyn Dirks-Brodeur, is an artist and created thousands of beautiful greeting cards throughout her career. She generously donated her backstock to our 4-H program to utilize as a fundraiser.

Greeting cards are sold in variety packs of 10 for just $5. 100% of the funds stay with our 4-H program. There are countless designs to choose from (much more than just what is pictured below). Stop by the 4-H Office (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm) to purchase some of Jerolyn's incredible artwork and to support our local 4-H youth.

09/16/2026

MSU Extension's Mobile Memory Café, led by Program Manager Lisa Brachwitz, will host a FREE Brain Health and Dementia Education Drop-In Event at the Manhattan Community Library on Thursday, October 8th. The event is designed to help community members learn practical strategies for maintaining brain health at any age, gain a clearer understanding of dementia, and explore caregiving resources available to support individuals and families. The drop-in event is open to all community members, caregivers, and professionals.

The program offers clear, practical information on topics including:
• What Dementia Is and How it Affects Individuals
• Early Warning Signs of Memory Loss
• How Dementia is Detected and Diagnosed
• What to Expect After a Diagnosis
• Brain Health and Strategies for Living Well with Dementia
• Effective Communication with People Experiencing Memory Loss

“Dementia impacts many families, yet people often feel unprepared,” said Dr. Daniel Koltz, Gerontology Specialists and Founder/Director of the MSU Extension Mobile Memory Café. “This event provides supportive, easy to understand information to help families navigate memory loss.”