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Wendy Carr

4-H Livestock & Youth Development, Commercial Agriculture and Large Acreage Agent

Wendy Carr is the 4-H Livestock and Youth Development, Commercial Agriculture and Large Acreage Agent for Sanders County. Wendy grew up in Sanders County on a cattle ranch outside of Hot Springs that has been in her family since the Homestead Days. She holds a teaching degree in Elementary Education. Before becoming an Extension Agent, she taught in Alaska as well as Plains, MT. 4-H and the agricultural Community she grew up in, inspired Wendy to become an Agent and give back to the Community that shaped her. Wendy enjoys spending time with her 3 daughters, riding horses, working on her family's ranch, hiking and gardening. Her role includes:

Livestock

Commercial Ag / Large Acreage (Greater than 20 acres)

  • Agriculture Classes & Workshops
  • Cropping
  • Plant ID and Disease Diagnosis
  • Pest / Rodent Control
  • Irrigation Management
  • On-Site Consultations
  • Forage Nitrate and Nutrient Analysis Testing
  • Soil Testing
  • Ranch Tours
  • Value-Added Crops
  • Wildlife Management
  • Forage & Range Management
  • Ranch Management
  • Farm & Ranch Stress
  • Agritourism

Agriculture Education

  • Ag Days
  • Farm to School

4-H

  • Livestock Projects
  • Horse Superintendent 

Noxious Weed ID & Recommendations

  • Private Applicator Certification & Training
  • Noxious Weed Seed Free Hay Certification 
  • Biocontrols
   (406) 827-6934
   wendy.carr@montana.edu
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Jamie Schmidt

4-H Youth and Development, Horticulture and Natural Resources Agent

Jamie looks forward to meeting the needs of the Horticulture, 4-H and Natural Resource programs while developing long-lasting relationships with community members. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Earth Science Education, a Master of Science Degree in Secondary Education, and a certificate in Sustainable Food and Farming. Her experience includes teaching High School Science, advising FFA, and assisting local producers with implementing practices to mitigate resource concerns as a soil conservationist. Outside of work, she enjoys all aspects of the natural world. Camping, hiking, and water sports with her son and husband are some of her favorite pastimes. Her role includes:

Horticulture & Agriculture (20 acres or less)

  • Horticulture Classes & Workshops
  • Master Gardener Program
  • Noxious Weed ID & Recommendations
  • Native Plants 
  • Plant ID and Disease Diagnosis
  • Pest / Rodent Control
  • On-Site Consultations
  • Forage Nitrate and Nutrient Analysis Testing
  • Soil Testing
  • Farm & Garden Tours
  • Value-added Crops
  • Pollinator Initative / Bee Keeping
  • Organic Production
  • Agritourism

Natural Resources

  • Forestry
  • Riparian Areas
  • Water Quality Analysis
  • Wildlife Management
  • Wildfire Mitigation

4-H Youth and Development / Agriculture Educaion

  • Family Consumer Sciences (FCS)
  • Non-Livestock Projects
   (406) 827-6934
   jamie.schmidt1@montana.edu
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Jeanette Allday

Extension Instructor, EFNEP Education & Family and Consumer Science
 
Jeanette Allday is the EFNEP Extension Instructor serving Sanders and Mineral Counties and the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Serving Sanders County. Her primary role involves developing programming and collaborating with community partners to provide education and resources intended to improve health outcomes. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology/Pre-Social Work and has spent most of her career working for educational institutions and non-profits as both an instructor and case manager. Jeanette has lived in Thompson Falls since 2015 and enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, gardening and baking. 

 

   (406) 827-6934
   jeanette.allday@montana.edu

Ashley Devol

Admistrative Assistant

   (406) 827-6934
   sanders@montana.edu