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:
Extension Seed Library: The Lewis & Clark County Extension is hosting a trial run of a free seed library!
Come check it out during office hours. Take a packet, leave a packet. We have plenty
to share.
Master Gardener Course:
Fall 2026 Course Registration is OPEN!
Register for the course in Helena, MT on Tuesday evenings 5:30 - 8:30pm, October 6th - December 1st
Helena Gardening in Montana Course Fall 2026 – Fill out form
Helena Gardening in Montana Course Fall 2026 – Fill out form
Register for the course in Lincoln, MT on Monday evenings 4:00 - 7:00pm, October 5th - November 30th
Lincoln Gardening in Montana Course Fall 2026 – Fill out form
Lincoln Gardening in Montana Course Fall 2026 – Fill out form
Email sofia.franzluebbers@montana.edu to be added to the "waitlist" for the next available course. Email sarah.eilers1@montana.edu to register for the online course.
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