“We want the focus to be on the 235,000 people buried here and their families,” says Trevor Blake, assistant gardener at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Blake took the Master Gardener core course taught by U of M Extension in order to better understand challenges facing the 436-acre resting place for U.S. military veterans.
Growing fruits and vegetables is how many new and younger farmers get started farming. But gaining the knowledge can be tough for growers of a crop like pumpkins, for which there have never been research trials in Minnesota. Until now.
Planning for winter forage needs now can keep your dairy operation profitable throughout the year.
New regulations for cattle ID tags take effect in January 2020.
Currently the markets for ash wood are limited, but two recent projects aim to change that by demonstrating innovative ways to use urban and ash wood.
Fast-growing trees such as hybrid poplar can have many benefits and uses, such as heat, electricity, lumber, and even fuel and plastics!
Precision dairy farming recognizes technology advances and consumer trends to efficiently and humanely manage the herd.
Cora Rost was one of 7,400 Minnesota youth who studied photography through 4-H last year.
2,400 Extension Master Gardeners volunteer across Minnesota, but like a caterpillar morphing into a butterfly, it’s a process to become one. Master Gardeners bring a lot of experience with them and are hungry for more.
More than 23,000 youth participate in University of Minnesota Extension’s 4-H creative and performing arts experiences across Minnesota each year. Performing arts programs in particular build confidence, leadership skills and friendships that last a lifetime.
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