MSU Extension outlines program impact, proposes smaller budget with no county-requested increases
Montana State University Extension staff presented a proposed FY2026 budget that trimmed county-funded expenses by about 18% overall and emphasized continuing 4-H youth programs, Strong People senior fitness, master gardening and land stewardship; staff said travel reductions were a county decision and should not affect core services.
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Montana State University Extension staff told the Flathead County Commission on April 29 that their programming — 4‑H youth development, agriculture and master‑gardener services, and senior fitness — continues to reach hundreds of residents while the office proposed a reduced county contribution for fiscal 2026.
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