The Flathead Conservation District is really excited to announce that we will be building a demonstration garden and outdoor education center this summer! The goals of this project are to increase awareness and knowledge of conservation practices and to provide…
In Montana we have Rocky Mountain Wood Ticks which are similar looking to spiders and closely related to scorpions and mites. Throughout their life cycle, wood ticks latch onto hosts such as dogs, livestock, and humans. While latched onto these…
Are you interested in fresh, tasty produce or local, craft-made goods? Or are you interested in reducing your footprint by shopping locally? Or maybe you're just looking for a fun community event where you can get great food, have a…
All too often, lawns are a waste of time, money, and water. So why not try something different? How about one of these lawn alternatives that cost less, conserve water, and don't need to be mowed? 1. Micro-clover Before herbicides…
A guest blog by Noel Jinings, Education and Compliance Officer with Flathead County Weed Control Department For the most part, the snow has melted. The sun is shining more often and the spring rains are frequent. All of this means…
With recent updates to the Farm Bill, there have been some changes to the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) through NRCS. For fiscal year 2019, up to $700 million will be invested for new enrollments and contract extensions. This program supports…
Planting a garden this spring? Why not make it a pollinator garden?! Read on to learn some easy tips and tricks for supporting pollinator species. The Benefits of Native Plants Our native pollinators, such as bees, birds, bats, moths, and…
Do you know what's in your soil and if it's healthy? Do you know all about its physical, chemical, and biological properties? There's more to soil than just dirt and knowing what's in yours can help you grow a more…
One of the most frequent questions we get is, "what plants are deer proof?" The unfortunate answer is... none. Some plants are less tasty for deer and some hold up better to extensive deer browsing, but no plants are truly…
If you are interested in opportunities and resources for farming and ranching in Montana, check out Farm Link Montana. This interactive website it designed to connect farmers and ranchers with landowner across the state. If you own land and are…