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- Welcome to Olivia, SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator
- Ag News and Brews
- MSU Extension Ravalli County Holiday Open House
- MSU Extension Ugly Sweater Virtual Party
- Right to Ranch Christmas Board Meeting and Social
- 4-H Enrollment Deadline
- COVID-19 Final Webinar
- Certified Farm Startup
- Understanding Pesticide Drift - Webinar
- Practical Tips for Keeping Honey Bees Healthy - Webinar
- Solid Finances
- Bitterroot Holiday Events
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Welcome!
Olivia Smart
SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator
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My name is Olivia Smart, and I was recently hired as the SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator. I graduated this spring from Montana State University (pictured, I am on the right) with a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics focused on Food and Nutrition. Currently, I am attending Montana State's Master's Program in Dietetic Leadership with the aspiration to receive my certification as a dietitian. I have grown up in Ravalli County and have recently moved back home for the first year of my graduate program. When I am not working at school, outside of work, you can find me at the gym, your local natural foods store, or watching reruns of Saturday Night Live on my couch. I have two pets, a chinchilla: Chaunch, and a hamster: Tofu, which are my children, and my pride and joy. My favorite food is almond butter, which is definitely a whole meal if you want it to be.
I am super excited to become more involved in a community I have come to know so well and educate others on a topic close to my heart.
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AG News and Brews
December 16, 2021
Backroad Cider 6 - 8 PM
Topic to be finalized soon. Space may be limited so
RSVP to guarantee your spot, 406-375-6611.
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MSU Extension Ravalli County
Holiday Open House
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MSU Extension Ugly Sweater
Virtual Party
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Right to Farm & Ranch
Christmas Board Meeting & Social
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December 6, 2021
6 - 10 PM
BJ’s Restaurant
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For questions about enrolling in 4-H, Call Jocelyn at 375-6611
Re-enrolling member and volunteer deadline: December 31
New member enrollment deadline: March 1
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December 14: Identifying and Addressing Barriers to Child and Adolescent Vaccination in Montana by Sophia Newcomer, Ph.D., University of Montana
Session is broadcast from 12 - 1 PM MST
This will be the final webinar giving you the opportunity to hear directly from Montana based experts.
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Montana Public Lands
Zoom Meeting
December 21
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What is the Certified Farm Startup Program?
Dreaming of starting your own farm or ranch? Interested in learning new farming techniques alongside other aspiring farmers and ranchers? This program is for you! The Certified Farm Startup Program (CFS) is a hands-on and virtual learning path to jumpstart your farming journey. CFS uses performance-based teaching methods to deliver the skills and tools needed to access farmland and to start, or improve, a farm business.
The curriculum covers:
- Basic livestock and crop farming practices
- Innovative land lease and purchase strategies
- New and innovative production techniques
- Business planning
- Financial and risk management
- Diversification and marketing strategies
All classes and trainings are FREE and you’ll work with experienced farmers who are dedicated to teaching you how to become a successful farmer. CFAC is committed to making the CFS program accessible to all aspiring farmers. For classroom curriculum, there are both in-person and online options. For on-farm events, if a given site does not meet a trainee’s access needs, we will work together to find an alternate option.
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Understanding Pesticide Drift
December 6 Webinar
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Date and Time: December 6, 2021 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Speaker: Amy Bowser, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Technician
Description: Amy Bowser will go over the different types of pesticide drift, what is commonly seen in Montana and knowing when to apply pesticides to reduce drift. She will discuss ways to reduce drift including equipment modifications and understanding weather.
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Practical Tips for Keeping Honey Bees Healthy - Webinar |
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Thursday, December 16th
Time: Noon.
Montana Department of Agriculture has approved the webinar for CEUs. Credits are only available for live broadcast. Please register by clicking the Register for the webinar HERE.
Montana Department of Agriculture CEUs
Credits each are 1 for each Category
10 - Dealer
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control
33 - Forest Pest Control
34 - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control
37 - Right of Way Pest Control
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control
40 - Ind Inst Struct & Health Related
45 - School IPM
55 - Regulatory Weed
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control
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The Solid Finances webinar series is designed to provide adults with an unbiased resource for enhancing their personal financial skills. There is no cost to participate in Solid Finances. Each webinar will address a specific topic. You may choose to attend all of the sessions or only those sessions that are of specific interest to you.
Registration is no longer required for Solid Finances. Sign up to receive an email reminder the day before each session click here.
Webinar log-in information will be provided in the reminder email and will be available on the Solid Finances schedule portion of this website.
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Bitterroot Holiday Events |
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Corvallis Christmas Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 2
6:00 PM
Corvallis High School Library
Description:
We turn on the lights on the living Christmas tree in front of the High School on the North end of Main Street. Santa Claus arrives with popcorn balls made by the American Legion Aux #91 and candy contributed by the Corvallis Civic Club. Inside the lobby of the High School will be cookies provided by the Bitterroot Woman's Club and juice by the Community Church. The Corvallis High School and Middle School Choirs, Orchestra and Band will have about a 45 minute presentation in the Library.
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30th Annual Tree of Light Ceremony, Hamilton
December 2
6:30 PM
Bitterroot Health - Daly Hospital
Tree of Lights Memorial & Remembrance Service
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Nativity Display at St. Mary's Mission, Stevensville
Friday, December 3
11:00 AM
St. Mary's Mission and Museum hosts the annual indoor Nativities Around the World Exhibit on December 3 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the St. Mary's Chapel Open House from 7 to 9 p.m. The Nativity Display and Gift Shop are open December 4 and 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Business and Residential Christmas Light Contest, Darby
December 3
6:00 PM
The Old West Antiques and Candy Store
Address: 202 S. Main Street Darby, MT
Judging of Homes & Businesses of the Christmas Light Contest
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Christmas Holiday Boutique, Hamilton
December 4
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Treasure Chest Events Come down to the Ravalli County Fairgrounds Arts Building, and see our craft event. Candles, soaps, gifts & more!! Free admission.
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Florence Community Craft Bazaar
December 4
9:00 AM - 2 PM
There will be craft and sales booths, Free photos with Santa Super Singers perform, Come on down and get some holiday shopping done. The one fundraiser this year for our community emergency fund!
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Free Family Activity! Holiday Greeting Cards
December 4
10:00 AM
Ravalli County Museum
Recycle gently used Christmas cards as you create new keepsakes for the people you love! There will be a plethora of designs, both vintage and new, to be transformed into delightful holiday treasures!
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Free Family Ornament Making
December 4
11:00 AM
Montana Bliss Artworks - ARTspace
Supplies galore for family friendly ornament making from 11-3 at the ARTspace at Montana Bliss Artworks.
Make one to take home and make one for the Free summer youth workshops.
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MSU Ravalli County Extension
Office Staff
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MSU Extension Agent
Agriculture, Horticulture
& Natural Resources
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Olivia Smart
MSU Extension Agent
4-H Youth Development
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MSU/Ravalli County Extension Office
215 S. 4th Street, Ste G
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: 406.375.6611
The Montana State University Extension is an ADA/EO/AA/Veteran’s Preference Employer and Provider of Educational Outreach.
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