Several North Dakota State University Extension agents gave the Williams County commissioners a quarterly update on Sept. 16, summarizing recent programming, attendance and upcoming events.

Blanche Anderson, parent educator with NDSU Extension Williams County, said the office has offered 31 classes or events since January and highlighted strong virtual turnout for book studies: “One of them was The Power of Showing Up, and I had 17. And then What Happened to You book study … we had 51 participants, via Zoom.” Anderson said she is starting a "parenting for families in recovery" series with 21 registered and that she has been trained in “positive Indian parenting” to reconnect Native families with traditional practices.

Caitlin Jesperson, family and community wellness agent, said she has offered babysitter, CPR and Stop the Bleed trainings — including sessions requested after a recent local tourniquet use — and is working with school districts to provide health and wellness lessons and mental‑health programming. “We keep hearing requests for mental health. We need mental health,” Jesperson said, describing plans for farm‑to‑school efforts and workforce-ready small-business workshops.

Scott Dye, the county 4‑H agent, reported roughly 266 members and about 50–60 volunteers, described youth leadership activities and new programs such as a planned Cloverbud art auction to teach young members about giving to local organizations.

Kelly Leo, extension public‑service agent for natural resources, reported on livestock water testing and forage sampling, warned of high sulfate levels and the need to check nitrate levels in forage, and described outreach such as EcoEd days (about 600 youth over three days), farm safety and wheat show planning. Leo also asked the board for permission to attend the National 4‑H Youth Development Conference in October; the transcript shows she sought approval but does not record a formal vote on travel in the excerpt presented.

Agents listed a slate of upcoming events including in‑person parenting trainings, baby sign classes at the library in October and November, wheat show speakers, and Western Beef Summit planning. The agents invited commissioners and the public to reach out for more detail; the meeting record does not list event budgets or grant amounts.