MSU extension provides research-based information to all montana producers, including limited resource farm families who are at a DI sadvantage, being too small, having low productivity, or unable…

The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Montana State University $184,358 under the Smith-Lever Extension Funding program (CFDA 10.511) on October 1, 2025, for a period of performance through September 30, 2030.

MSU Extension delivers research-based agricultural and natural resources information to Montana producers, with particular focus on limited-resource farm families facing disadvantages due to small operation size, low productivity, or inability to adopt profitable practices. Extension agriculture subject matter specialists assist Montana producers in achieving productivity and profitability. The program includes subscription to the Livestock Marketing Information Center to make marketing information readily available statewide. County-based Extension educators specializing in natural resources and agriculture programming provide localized assistance to producers across Montana.

The award is a formula grant, classified as assistance funding to a land-grant institution for cooperative extension activities. Performance occurs throughout Montana.

MSU extension provides research-based information to all montana producers, including limited resource farm families who are at a DI sadvantage, being too small, having low productivity, or unable to make adjustments to establish profitable operations or profitable employment. MSU extension agriculture subject matter specialists continuously make efforts to assist all montana producers to be productive and profitable. An example of this is subscribing to the livestock marketing information center so that information is readily available to all producers in the state. MSU extension educators, who specialize in natural resources and agriculture programming, are based in counties across the state, to provide assistance to all local producers.