This six-week interactive health and nutrition program is designed to help families develop skills, attitudes and behaviors necessary to maintain a healthy diet and stay active — and it works. In fact ...

George Lemke reflects on how his 4-H experiences in Meeker County, particularly his work with sheep, led him to join a veterinary practice in Pipestone.

Despite being often associated with specialty crops, farm-to-school sourcing in Minnesota tilted heavily to proteins, which accounted for 48% of all spending by grantees. Vegetables and fruit, in ...

MARL has helped more than 380 rural Minnesotans. Leaders and alumni share how the program helps people grow leadership skills and connect with others.

Learn how to acclimate potted plants to the outdoors and be on the lookout for garden pests. Remember to water newly planted trees and shrubs regularly.

Small grain summer plot tours provide farmers and crop consultants with the tools to make small grain production successful and profitable.

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

Are you interested in 4-H livestock projects or supporting livestock project youth? Join us for the Pine County 4-H Livestock PDC (project development committee) mixer and meeting on June 9. This ...

Get your summer garden started right with quality plants grown by University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners. There will also be a yard sale during the plant sale. Credit cards and cash will ...

Nut butters are low-acid with a pH greater than 4.6. Their high pH combined with a high fat content makes nut butters a risky food item, and they are not allowed under the Minnesota Cottage Food ...

Algae blooms can turn water green and smelly, contribute to fish kills and at times produce toxins that pose a health risk to people and animals. These types of algae blooms are referred to as Harmful ...