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Big Horn County approves FY2026 Extension Services Agreement with MSU Extension
Summary
The Big Horn County commissioners unanimously approved a FY2026 Extension Services Agreement with Montana State University Extension to fund county Extension services, including salary support for agents under the FY26 budget plan.
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an Extension Services Agreement with Montana State University Extension for fiscal year 2026, the board said Sept. 25. Commissioner Larry Vandersloot moved to approve the contract and Commissioner Lawrence Big Hair seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
The agreement outlines county funding for Extension work in agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4‑H and community vitality, and sets county contributions for agent salaries (the document cites a county contribution figure in the budget). The contract covers the period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, and states that MSU Extension is the hiring authority for Extension agents while county commissioners are expected to communicate and collaborate with county-based faculty.
The resolution and accompanying contract text note compliance provisions (including workers’ compensation coverage under the Montana University System self-insured program), expectations for office space and administrative support, and audit provisions for Extension financial accounts. The agreement includes a budget summary and details of county contributions to agent salary support and operations.
