MSU Extension - Beaverhead County

09/01/2026

Our phones are currently down. Until the phones are backup, we can be reached via email [email protected] or one of us will be in the office.

08/27/2026

We are just over a week away from Fair, and we would love to see you all at the 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale on Saturday, September 5 at 1:30 PM!

New AND Returning Buyers: please visit the link in the comments, send us a DM, or call the Extension Office at (406)683-3785 to register as a buyer.

Resale animals are available at the following live weight prices (the buyer is responsible for processing fees):
Beef: $2.75/pound
Pigs, Sheep and Goats: $2.25/pound

Please give us a call, send us a direct message, or stop by the Extension Office (205 E Center ST., Dillon) with any questions or to get on the resale list.

08/25/2026

ATTENTION 4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK MEMBERS:

Just a reminder of the Mandatory Livestock Meeting this Saturday at 9:00 A.M. at the 4-H Building. We will NOT be having a meeting at weigh-ins this year, so it is very important to attend on Saturday. If you absolutely cannot attend on Saturday, please call the Extension Office or send us a Facebook Message PRIOR to Saturday morning.

We look forward to seeing you all Saturday morning!

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

The Sand Creek Fire has now breached the top of Maverick Mountain. Our hearts are with everyone being impacted by this tragic event as it unfolds. Thank you to the firefighters working tirelessly on mitigation measures.

08/08/2026

Edit: We are out. Thank you all for helping us test it out.

FREE ICE CREAM:
Beaverhead County 4-H has been donated a new ice cream machine for the concession stand and we are testing it out today. Stop by the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds from now until 2ish (or until gone). Donations to Beaverhead County 4-H accepted and appreciated.

08/06/2026

We are just under a month away from Fair, and we would love to see you all at the 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale on Saturday, September 5! If you plan to or think you may purchase an animal at the sale, please scan the QR Code below to register as a buyer or call the Extension Office at (406)683-3785.

Resale animals are animals that the buyer does not retain and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis for fair market value. This is a great way to get locally-grown meat and support our local youth! Please give us a call, send us a direct message, or stop by the Extension Office (205 E Center ST, Dillon) to get on the resale list.

07/13/2026

We are hosting a researcher today from Montana State University that is conducting research on how people view AI Chatbots for mental health support. He will be located in the Tom Welch Conference Room in the Treasurer’s building in Dillon (102 N Washington Street). Walk-ins are welcome. Please see the incentive structure in the flyer below. Please contact the Beaverhead County Extension Office at 406-683-3785 with any questions.
Come beat the heat, contribute to university-level research, and get paid to do it!

06/02/2026

Please Join us this Evening from 7pm-8:30pm in the 4-H Building for the MSU Strategic Plan and Local Extension Listening Sessions! We want to hear how we can better serve you! If you have any questions give us a call (406) 683-3785 or drop by our office at 205 E. Center St.

04/21/2026

They have been claimed.

We have 24 Lodgepole Pine seedlings leftover from the tree delivery last week. They are FREE to a good home. If you are interested please call the Extension Office at 406-683-3785.