O
ur mandate is to provide an educational resource 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.

 








Agriculture
& Natural
Resources

Provides research based programming to assist the agricultural community with a variety of production issues. Included are: soil moisture monitoring, pest recommendations, variety selection, variety trial testing, harvest, field diagnosis, storage, alternative crops, farm management, pesticide training and re-certification, and a host of other issues.




4H Youth
Development

The 4-H program helps youth to develop their potential through a wide variety of educational and enrichment experiences. Hands-on learning, led by adult and junior leaders, is the backbone of the 4-H program. There are over 37 4-H project areas in which a member may enroll. Montana 4-H - The Sky is the Limit!



Family
& Consumer Science
Research based information to help Montanans make informed decisions regarding nutrition, food safety, healthy lifestyles, financial management, family relations, housing and environmental issues such as pollution prevention.


Community Development
Help citizens, organizations and governments gain the information they need to make their communities better places to live.  Programs include: business retention and expansion; tourism; building partnerships; leadership; value added markets, community planning and visioning.

 


Disaster
& Emergency Preparedness
Programs to assist the public and emergency response agencies regarding prevention, preparedness and response to all hazard emergencies.  Programs include: first aid and CPR, farm safety; emergency medical technician; simulated disaster exercises; public access to the system through enhanced 9-1-1 and rural addressing; homeland security; injury prevention techniques; and building disaster resistant communities.
 

 

 






Chouteau County Extension Office
1308 Franklin Street
P.O. Box 459
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
Phone Number: (406) 622-3751
Fax Number: (406) 622-3012


County Agent: Tom Allen allen@montana.edu
County Agent: Linda Williams lwilliams@montana.edu
Administrative Assistant: Susan Zimmer chouteau1@montana.edu
Administrative Assistant: Corrine Protsman chouteau2@montana.edu