For more information about registering your projects for the fair, please visit our Fair Information page. If you have any questions about this process, call the office at 320-591-1651 or email Sarah ...

How to identify Minnesota weeds: Photos and guidance to help crop producers identify annual grass weeds, annual broadleaf weeds and perennials.

Quick facts Ruminant stomachs have four compartments: the rumen, the reticulum, the omasum and the abomasum. Rumen microbes ferment feed and produce volatile fatty acids, which is the cow’s main ...

Quick facts Adding compost to light, sandy soil helps it hold moisture and nutrients. Adding it to heavy soil improves drainage. Contain your compost in some type of structure 3 to 5 feet wide. Put ...

Extension SNAP-Ed staff share personal stories in a video campaign designed to spark conversations about masculinity and build a culture of healthy men.

Rooted in learning Master Gardener Rachel Newman bridges classroom and community at The Learning Garden. Visitors to The Learning Garden enthusiastically harvest tomatoes with guidance from Master ...

Quick facts Apple trees need at least 8 hours of sun per day during the growing season. Two varieties are required for successful pollination; one can be a crabapple. Dwarf apple trees will start ...

Cottage food producers are small-scale, home-based food businesses that are an important part of our local economy, and they rely on community support to thrive.

The summer of 2025 has already been a wild ride—from unseasonal cold snaps to blistering heat and powerful storms. If your yard took a hit, don’t worry. Here’s a simple, safe plan to get your yard and ...

Home Parenting and caregiving Divorce and other family transitions About Parents Forever Mandatory curriculum topics for parent education Minnesota Statute 518.157 requires judges to court order ...

Keeping teens safe online this summer The transition from school year into summer can be jarring for both parents and teenagers. Without structured days and after-school activities, adolescents are ...