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April 4-H State Ambassador update

Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Sydney O. encourages youth to take a chance on themselves and try something new in 4-H. She ...
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Rural entrepreneurs lead the way — but say support still falls short

Across Minnesota and Wisconsin, entrepreneurship is alive and well — and, in many cases, thriving more in rural communities ...
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Master Gardener Lewis Struthers receives prestigious award

If you’ve spent any time around the Douglas County Master Gardener Program over the past two decades, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Lewis Struthers.
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Sheep and goat owners build confidence and skills for springtime births

To create a low-stress environment in which even difficult births end in learning rather than loss, Varnum and other ...
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U of M Extension Master Gardeners 2025 seed trial winners

Just in time for spring, Minnesota Master Gardeners have added new top performers to the results of more than 40 years of data-driven seed trials.
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Minnesota 4-H animal science PDC statewide webinar

The state animal science team will host a webinar via Zoom for local livestock project development committee (PDC) volunteers ...
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Minnesota Journalism Center’s news ecosystem report

Minnesota Journalism Center’s news ecosystem report A Breakfast Info Bites webinar sessionAccess to local news and inform ...
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Minnesota women share their unique pathways to farming

In honor of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer, ...
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Emergency planning for agritourism operations

Welcoming visitors onto a farm creates meaningful connections — but it also comes with added responsibility for safety and preparedness.
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What’s happening in Minnesota’s economy?

Learn about key economic trends that includes growing industries, workplace demographic changes and how it might affect your ...
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Yard and Garden News

After months of low light, dry air, and slow growth, this is the right time to give houseplants a little extra attention so they can thrive through spring and summer. Think of it as spring cleaning ...