Gallatin County 4-H

05/29/2026

🎓🌟 Celebrating the Class of 2026 🌟🎓

Over the coming weeks, we will spotlight our 28 Gallatin 4-H Class of 2026 graduating seniors who are closing one chapter and beginning the next. As they prepare to take their next steps, we asked them to reflect on how 4-H has shaped their lives, values, skills, and future aspirations - check out what they had to say!

Join us in celebrating these remarkable youth and their accomplishments. Congratulations Seniors - we can't wait to see where your journey leads next! 💚🍀
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05/28/2026

🎓🌟 Celebrating the Class of 2026 🌟🎓

Over the coming weeks, we will spotlight our 28 Gallatin 4-H Class of 2026 graduating seniors who are closing one chapter and beginning the next. As they prepare to take their next steps, we asked them to reflect on how 4-H has shaped their lives, values, skills, and future aspirations - check out what they had to say!

Join us in celebrating these remarkable youth and their accomplishments. Congratulations Seniors - we can't wait to see where your journey leads next! 💚🍀
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05/27/2026

🎡 LAST CALL for 4-H/FFA Fair Sponsorships! 🎡

There’s still time to support local youth and help make this year’s fair season a success! 🍀 Your sponsorships help provide meaningful opportunities, recognition, awards, and experiences for the hardworking 4-H/FFA members who dedicate countless hours to their projects throughout the year.

If you’ve been considering sponsoring this year’s 4-H/FFA fair, now’s the time — sponsorship commitments are due by June 1st!

Thank you to the businesses, organizations, families, and individuals who continue to invest in our local youth and support the future of our community.💚

Become a 2026 Gallatin County 4-H/FFA Fair Sponsor!🍀🐖🐄🐑

Gallatin County 4-H and FFA youth are preparing for the 2026 Big Sky Country State Fair, where months of hard work, learning, and leadership will be on display. Sponsorships help fund ribbons, award premiums, judge appreciation gifts, youth wristbands, and other fair expenses - while supporting young people as they build skills in responsibility, goal setting, financial management, and communication.

There are several sponsorship levels available for businesses, families, and supporters. See the flyer attached for package details! Commitment deadline for printed recognition: June 1, 2026.

To become a sponsor, contact Gallatin County 4-H at [email protected]
or call 406-582-3280.

Thank you for investing in local youth and the future of agriculture!

05/27/2026

⏰ LAST CALL for 2026 Summer Camp Sponsorships! ⏰

If you’ve been considering sponsoring to support our Camp program this summer — now’s the time! Sponsorship commitments are due by June 1st.

Thank you to the businesses, organizations, families, and individuals who continue to invest in our youth and help make camp accessible for all. 💚🍀

Adventure Starts Here🍀🏕️🥾Support the 2026 Gallatin County 4-H Summer Camp!

We are currently seeking SPONSORS for our 2026 Gallatin 4-H Summer Camp, where local youth ages 8–13 engage in hands-on outdoor learning, build leadership skills, make new friends and memories that last a lifetime. Your support helps keep camp affordable and accessible for families while providing supplies, activities, and meaningful experiences for campers.

As a sponsor, your business will be recognized through:
• Logo placement on approximately 100 camp t-shirts
• Recognition on Gallatin County 4-H social media
• Support of a positive youth leadership program serving our community
• Gallatin County 4-H, under Montana State University Extension, is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible, and receipts are available upon request.

Sponsorship Levels (price point determines size of logo on the t-shirt):
• $100 - $500, or any other custom amount is welcome

To become a sponsor, contact Gallatin County 4-H at [email protected] or call 406-582-3280. Thank you for supporting local youth and helping make camp possible.

05/27/2026

Congratulations to our EIGHT outstanding Gallatin 4-H seniors selected as recipients of our 2026 Gallatin 4-H Foundation County-Level Scholarships! These young leaders have demonstrated years of dedication, growth, leadership, service, and commitment through their 4-H experiences, and we are incredibly proud to support them as they pursue their next chapters in higher education.

With 28 graduating Gallatin 4-H seniors this year, the scholarship applicant pool was exceptionally competitive. Thanks to the continued support and growth of the Gallatin County 4-H Foundation, multiple scholarships at increased award amounts were made available across a variety of educational pathways.

This year, the Foundation awarded:
(2) $2,000 Doney Scholarships (Agriculture Majors)
(2) $2,000 Market Livestock Scholarships
(3) $2,000 Foundation Scholarships (Traditional Track)
(1) $1,000 Foundation Scholarship (Non-Traditional Track)

Congratulations Seniors! We cannot wait to see all that you accomplish in the future💚🍀

05/26/2026

We are officially 46 days away from the 2026 Big Sky Country State Fair, and Gallatin County 4-H/FFA Exhibitor Registration is NOW OPEN!🎡🖼️🐄🌭 Fair is an annual opportunity to showcase our local youth and their talents to our community.

4-H/FFA families - check your email inboxes for a message jampacked full of information! This is your chance to show off what you created or raised and reflect on what you learned this year.

05/22/2026

🌍💚 Montana 4-H is looking for 20–25 host families for our International Exchange Program (MT4HIEP) this summer and we need YOUR help!

From July 22 – August 16, 2026, Montana 4-H will welcome 18 youth delegates (ages 12–16; 9 girls and 9 boys) plus 2 adult chaperones from around the world. These teens aren’t tourists, they are here to become part of your family and experience everyday American life. Right now, only ONE Montana family has applied to host. We urgently need more families to make this program possible.

🏡 What does hosting look like? It’s simpler than you might think:
• A welcoming home and a host sibling (same gender, within 4 years of age)
• A bed of their own
• Three meals a day
• Adult supervision and inclusion in family life
No special travel or entertainment required - just invite them into your normal routine! Farm chores, grocery runs, 4-H meetings, county fair, camp drop-offs - this is real-life cultural exchange at its best.

📝 Host family applications include an online form, background checks for adults, and a brief in-home interview. Placement continues until all delegates are matched.

🌍Host family recruitment is not just open to 4-H families; ANYONE can apply to host one of the delegates. And don't forget, two adult chaperones also need a host family placement.

🔗 Apply or learn more: https://states4h.org/host-a-student/summer/

📩 Questions? Contact Dave Brink at [email protected] or 406-203-6675.

This is more than hosting - it’s a once-in-a-lifetime cultural exchange that builds lifelong connections🌎💚

05/22/2026

Certified Sitters🍼🚼👶🏻

Recently, 10 Gallatin 4-H youth (ages 11+) successfully completed and earned their Babysitting Certificates after an incredible 7-month project series, meeting once a month to build skills, confidence, and real-world readiness.

Through this hands-on curriculum, participants explored what it truly means to be a capable, caring, trustworthy, and competent babysitter. Youth learned how to keep children safe and happy, communicate effectively with parents and other adults, make responsible decisions, and respond appropriately in emergency situations. Topics included CPR basics, child safety, nutrition, age-appropriate care, and much more.

Congratulations to all of our newly certified babysitters for their hard work, commitment, and growth throughout this project! And a HUGE thank you to volunteer Project Leader Erin Neil for sharing her expertise as a Registered Nurse, Certified Lactation Consultant, mom of 2 daughters, and 4-H alum.

05/21/2026

Our office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26th

05/20/2026

In 2026, Montana 4-H Foundation, Inc. awarded $39,500 in state-level scholarships to graduating 4-H members across Montana. Out of 160 applicants, only 45 were selected and SIX were Gallatin County 4-H members!! Congratulations to Nicole Berger, Keira Unrein, Samuel O'Hara, Teah Vennes, Wyt Oliver, and Elsa Austin (Class of 2025 Alumni) on their achievements at the state level.

“These scholarships represent more than financial support - they are an investment in Montana’s future,” said Montana 4-H Foundation Board Chair Roni Baker. “The generosity of donors throughout Montana and the nation makes it possible for us to continue supporting young people as they pursue higher education.”

Thank you Montana 4-H for investing in the futures of our 4-H youth!

05/20/2026

Our Gallatin County MSU Extension Office is hosting an MSU student summer intern - welcome Kassie Lindeblad! She officially started with our office this week and we are so excited to have her!

Hi everyone! My name is Kassie Lindeblad and I am from Santa Rosa, California. I am currently studying Agricultural Communications with a minor in Agricultural Business at MSU with the intention of pursuing a career in Extension. Outside of the classroom I love going to concerts, being outside, and spending time with friends and animals. A fun fact about me is that I love antique stores and I can't wait to work with you this summer! Hope to meet you soon.