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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

Tuesday Night Weekly Clinics, gates open at 6:00 p.m. Jumping Figure 8 & Horsemanship clinic with Taylor Harper. Mille Lacs County 4-H Horse Project Members. All horses attending clinics and rides ...

KLFD Radio Station in Litchfield Stockmen's Greenhouse & Garden Center in Litchfield & Hutchinson Meeker County Extension Office in Litchfield Each garden on the night of the tour, July 15 from 5 - ...

Helmets, other appropriate safety equipment, and a current Coggins form for each horse are required. A paper copy that can be left with volunteers is preferred. University of Minnesota Extension is ...

Livestock Quality Assurance training helps youth provide excellent care for youth market animals and ensures a high level of food safety for consumers. LQA&E or YQCA (online version) training and ...