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Montana State University Extension (MSUE) works to improve the lives of Montana citizens by providing unbiased, researched-based education and information that integrates learning, discovery, and engagement to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The main program areas of MSU Extension include 4-H/Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community Development, and Agriculture and Natural Resources. County Extension progra...
Have you been wanting to get an electric pressure cooker, are afraid to use one, or have one and want to learn more? Join MSU Extension for an evening of learning about electric pressure cookers. Then enjoy some tasty foods that you will be making in an electric pressure cooker to enjoy with other class participants. Class will be on Thursday, March 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at MSU Extension Richland County Office Meeting Room, 1499 N Central Ave., Sidney. The cost for this class is $10 at the door, and scholarships are available upon request. Class...
Have you been wanting to get an electric pressure cooker, are afraid to use one, or have one and want to learn more? Join MSU Extension for an evening of learning about electric pressure cookers. Then enjoy some tasty foods that you will be making in an electric pressure cooker to enjoy with other class participants. Class will be on Thursday, March 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at MSU Extension Richland County Office Meeting Room, 1499 N Central Ave., Sidney. The cost for this class is $10 at the door, and scholarships are available upon request. Class...
There seems to be a universal agreement that people want to avoid probate. When asked why Montanans say because of the probate fees. True, probate fees in the past were calculated on the value of the estate that passed through probate. If you had a million dollar piece of property the fee was based on that value. Now probate fees are to be “reasonable.” In other words how much time did it take the attorney to file the necessary papers to have the property transferred to the heirs, regardless if the person died with or without a will. Are you...
MSU Extension is offering Active Parenting Classes. The teen years of your child’s life can present changes and challenges, for you as a parent and your child. Active Parenting is a program created by Dr. Michael Popkin, who is a parenting expert. Active Parenting of Teens program is a six-session class designed to help parents learn about a variety of items such as what teens need to succeed, communication and cooperation, handling anger, courage and self-esteem, preventing risky behavior, and much more. Classes are virtual, Tuesday, March 1...
Throughout the estate planning process, questions may arise about the more sentimental items that mom and dad or grandparents have. How do you distribute these family heirlooms (non-titled property) and help keep the peace among family members? The process can cause stress and tension, especially if a plan was not made before a person died. Non-titled property is “NOT cash, stocks, and bonds, mutual funds, other intangible personal property, or real estate because those items have titles,” said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics sp...
Throughout the estate planning process, questions may arise about the more sentimental items that mom and dad or grandparents have. How do you distribute these family heirlooms (non-titled property) and help keep the peace among family members? The process can cause stress and tension, especially if a plan was not made before a person died. Non-titled property is “NOT cash, stocks, and bonds, mutual funds, other intangible personal property, or real estate because those items have titles,” said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics sp...
Happy New Year! We have made it to 2022 and have experienced many changes over the past couple of years. As the year 2021 draws to a close, many people might be thinking about some New Year's Resolutions for 2022. Carrie Krug, MSU Extension Richland County FCS Agent, has a suggestion for a new resolution for you: How about writing a will or making sure your current will is up to date? Did you know that seven out of ten Americans do not have a written will says Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Fami...
As temperatures are dropping, it can be nice to come home to a home cooked meal that you put little effort into. This is where a slow cooker comes to the rescue. From dinners, desserts, breakfast, and more, the slow cooker can help you create delicious dishes that save you time to do other things throughout the day. Plus, some of your favorite recipes you bake in the oven or simmer on the stove might be able to be cooked in a slow cooker. According to Siew Guan Lee, Susan Ettesvold, and Cammie...
Sidney, MT - MSU Extension is offering Active Parenting Classes. Whether you’re a first-time parent or juggling a household, the first five years of your child’s life are extremely important. Active Parenting is a program created by Dr. Michael Popkin who is a parenting expert. The First Five Years program is a four-session class designed to help parents learn about a variety of items such as ages and stages of development, effective discipline that young children can understand, school readiness, and much more. Classes are Tuesday, Nov. 9-3...
Whole grains are a combination of words that are heard and talked about quite a bit. However, there is more to whole grains than one might think. For starters, did you know there is more than just wheat in the whole grain category? Barley, buckwheat, farro, oats, quinoa, rye, and popcorn (to name a few) are also considered whole grains. According to MyPlate, it is recommended that half of the grains that you eat during the day should be whole grain, and with so many options, it helps make this task easier. However, you might be wondering what...
Sometimes trying to make healthy family meals can seem overbearing or expensive at times. What should I make? What do I have at home? What will my family eat? The list goes on and on. According to Clemson Cooperative Extension in the article Planning Meals for a Family (2020), there are even benefits to eating meals at home. 1. meals usually are healthier and can taste better as the person preparing them has control over the meal being prepared at home, 2. there is more control over the portion sizes being served, 3. it makes for more family...
As the heat of summer continues and harvest is just around the corner; canning, pickling, and preserving season is here too. The number one priority when preserving your harvest is the safety of the finished product by destroying any bacteria, and molds that might cause foodborne illnesses. One of them being botulism, caused by a toxin in bacteria. The bacteria can grow, especially in improperly processed home-canned foods. Have no fear home-canning foods is still a great way to preserve your harvest. It is recommended to use recipes that have...
What is a great way to add some flare or flavor to your cooking? If you started thinking about adding a spice or herb, you would be correct! Spices and herbs are an excellent way to add flavor to a dish, take you on a trip, or mix things up. Additionally, herbs and spices are great additions to dishes to help cut down on salt if you’re watching your salt intake. You can also get spices/ herbs in different forms from fresh, frozen, and dried. However, spices and herbs can sometimes be a bit spendy, especially when a recipe calls for something t...
What is one food that makes a great breakfast and is also considered an excellent source of protein? Ding, Ding, Ding, if you were thinking eggs, you were correct! According to the Egg Nutrition Center (ENC) article on Protein, a large egg has around six grams of protein and contains all nine essential amino acids. The ENC also noted that protein is important in an overall diet and that this macronutrient can help maintain and build muscle tissue. However, about half of an egg’s protein is actually located in the yolk of the egg, so to get a...
With spring and the summer months rapidly approaching, sometimes spending a lot of time in the kitchen making dinner and cleaning up the mess is the last thing we want to do. However, one-pot, skillet, or sheet pan meals might make this task fast, easy, and clean up a breeze. Many meals that we eat might already fit within the category of one-dish meals from soups and stews, one-pot casserole, crockpot or Insta pot dinners, skillet meals, and any dish that is made using only one-pot, pan, skillet, you get the picture. Have you been thinking...
MSU Extension in Eastern Montana is offering Active Parenting Classes. The teen years of your child’s life can present changes and challenges, for you as a parent and your child. Active Parenting is a program created by Dr. Michael Popkin who is a parenting expert. Active Parenting of Teens program is a six-session class designed to help parents learn about a variety of items such as what teens need to succeed, communication and cooperation, handling anger, courage and self-esteem, preventing risky behavior, and much more. Classes start T...
MSU Extension in Eastern Montana is offering Active Parenting Classes. The teen years of your child’s life can present changes and challenges, for you as a parent and your child. Active Parenting is a program created by Dr. Michael Popkin who is a parenting expert. Active Parenting of Teens program is a six-session class designed to help parents learn about a variety of items such as what teens need to succeed, communication and cooperation, handling anger, courage and self-esteem, preventing risky behavior, and much more. Classes start T...
MSU Extension in Eastern Montana is offering Active Parenting Classes. The teen years of your child’s life can present changes and challenges, for you as a parent and your child. Active Parenting is a program created by Dr. Michael Popkin who is a parenting expert. Active Parenting of Teens program is a six-session class designed to help parents learn about a variety of items such as what teens need to succeed, communication and cooperation, handling anger, courage and self-esteem, preventing risky behavior, and much more. Classes start T...
Montana State University Extension will be offering a Virtual Dining with Diabetes class beginning Monday, March 1 at 5:30 p.m. and continuing through the month of March. Anyone is invited to participate in this virtual class. Dining with Diabetes is a nationally accredited program for adults with, or at risk of, developing Type 2 Diabetes. Family members and/or friends are also invited to attend the program. The class will meet via WebEx weekly for four weeks (March 1, 8, 15, and 22) with a...
Peanut butter has been eaten in the United States since the late 1800s. It is believed that a St. Louis physician may have developed a version of peanut butter as a protein substitute for his older patients who had poor teeth and couldn't chew meat. Peanut butter has been baked in cookies and spread on bread for sandwiches. It is readily available at grocery stores and was at one time the only nut butter available-and it isn't even a nut it's a legume. But is peanut butter good healthy?...
Join MSU Extension Yellowstone County and Richland County for virtual financial wellness webinars. Webinars will be held bi-weekly Jan. 12, 26 and Feb. 9, 2021. Classes will be held from 12-1 p.m. and will be recorded for your future viewing. Class topics will include individual well-being and finances, understanding your financial beliefs and values, and understanding your resources, and living within your means. Pre-registration is required, recordings will be shared with those who register. Register at: https://yellowston...
Join MSU Extension Yellowstone County and Richland County for virtual financial wellness webinars. Webinars will be held bi-weekly Jan. 12, 26 and Feb. 9, 2021. Classes will be held from 12-1 p.m. and will be recorded for your future viewing. Class topics will include individual well-being and finances, understanding your financial beliefs and values, and understanding your resources, and living within your means. Pre-registration is required, recordings will be shared with those who register. Register at: https://yellowston...
Join MSU Extension Yellowstone County and Richland County for virtual financial wellness webinars. Webinars will be held bi-weekly Jan. 12, 26 and Feb. 9, 2021. Classes will be held from 12-1 p.m. and will be recorded for your future viewing. Class topics will include individual well-being and finances, understanding your financial beliefs and values, and understanding your resources, and living within your means. Pre-registration is required, recordings will be shared with those whom register. Register at: https://yellowsto...
Sidney – MSU Extension Richland County is offering Active Parenting Classes. The school years of your child’s life can present many different changes and challenges, for you as a parent and your child. Active Parenting is a program created by Dr. Michael Popkin who is a parenting expert. The Active Parenting 4th Edition program is a six-session class designed to help parents learn about a variety of items such as teaching responsibility, encouraging school success, how to defuse power struggles, and much more. Classes start Tues., Oct. 13, at...
