Minnesota 4-H Animal Science Ambassadors have the opportunity to plan, implement and evaluate a variety of 4-H animal science programs while exploring their passions.

Dirty gardening tools and pots can spread disease from an infected plant to a healthy one. Properly cleaning and disinfecting tools and containers can reduce the spread of plant diseases. Disinfecting ...

The University of Minnesota Farm Family Recognition Program honors farm families from throughout Minnesota for their significant contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities.

The squash vine borer is a common clearwing moth whose larvae feed inside the vines and crowns of summer squash, winter squash, and pumpkins. It is active from mid-June through July. In-home gardens ...

Wondering what is acceptable to charge or pay for land rent in Minnesota? Determining a fair, profitable farm rental agreement can be a challenge in today’s economy. Extension farmland rental ...

Wadena County is a net importer of workers, and the incoming workforce is highly local. Read more key findings.

As you are selecting trees to plant next spring, diversify your landscape or woodland by planting multiple species of trees and shrubs.

Winter is the perfect time to sketch out no-till beds, set up a compost system, and choose native plants for spring.

Fruit jellies are semisolid, preserved mixtures of fruit juice and sugar. Jelly making is a good way to preserve fruit flavors for enjoyment throughout the year. Fruit jelly is a fairly ...

The Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) bring together community and University knowledge and resources to drive sustainability in four focus areas: agriculture and food systems, ...

Washington County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community.

Deep winter greenhouses (DWG) are passive-solar greenhouses that use the energy from the sun as the primary source of heat. A deep winter greenhouse in production. DWGs are built in an east-west ...