Two MSU Extension Trainers Honored for Pesticide Education Efforts

Marley Voll and Jane Mangold recognized for exceptional work in educating agricultural producers and pesticide applicators

Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:05pm

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Two Montana State University Extension trainers, Marley Voll and Jane Mangold, have been recognized by the MSU Extension Pesticide Education Program for their exceptional efforts in educating agricultural producers, land managers, and pesticide applicators on the proper use of pesticides to protect public health and the environment.

Why it matters

Proper pesticide use is crucial for ensuring agricultural production and protecting the environment in Montana. The recognition of Voll and Mangold's work highlights the important role that Extension agents and specialists play in providing education and expertise to pesticide applicators across the state.

The details

Voll, the former Richland County agriculture and horticulture Extension agent, received the 2025 Early Achievement Award for her exceptional efforts and impacts in pesticide education during the first five years of her employment with MSU Extension. Mangold, the MSU rangeland weed specialist, received the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award for her exceptional efforts and statewide impacts in pesticide education over the past 17 years.

  • Voll began working with MSU Extension in 2021 as the Rosebud/Treasure County agent before transferring to Sidney in 2022 as the Richland County agricultural and horticulture agent.
  • Mangold has been working for MSU Extension as a rangeland weed specialist since 2008.

The players

Marley Voll

Former Richland County agriculture and horticulture Extension agent who received the 2025 Early Achievement Award from the MSU Extension Pesticide Education Program.

Jane Mangold

MSU rangeland weed specialist who received the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award from the MSU Extension Pesticide Education Program.

Cecil Tharp

MSU Extension Pesticide Education specialist who noted that the program relies on the professional education and interactions of Extension agents and specialists, as well as the enthusiasm of newer employees, to promote proper use of pesticides across the state.

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What they’re saying

“It's been an honor and privilege to work with Extension agents and specialists, the Department of Agriculture, county weed districts, and our stakeholders around the state over my career thus far. Judicious pesticide use is very important for ensuring agricultural production and protecting all aspects of the beautiful environment we steward in Montana. I may be the one receiving this award, but credit goes to our entire team of pesticide educators and, additionally, the applicators who put the information we share with them on the ground in careful and conscientious ways.”

— Jane Mangold, MSU Rangeland Weed Specialist

“Having Extension agents like Marley Voll and specialists like Jane Mangold boosts the knowledge, expertise and education of pesticide applicators in Montana.”

— Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist

What’s next

The MSU Extension Pesticide Education program will continue to rely on the expertise and enthusiasm of Extension agents and specialists like Voll and Mangold to promote the proper use of pesticides across the state.

The takeaway

The recognition of Voll and Mangold's work highlights the critical role that Extension professionals play in providing education and expertise to pesticide applicators, ensuring agricultural production and protecting the environment in Montana.