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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 Extension educators make use of a lambing simulator, a life sized fiberglass sheep ...
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Proper late winter and spring grain storage is critical

As outdoor temperatures warm during late winter, spring, and early summer, the potential for grain storage problems increases, along with the need for grain monitoring and management.
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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 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, Extension shines a light on the essential roles women play to lead their farms and ...
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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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Small poultry flock workshop - Park Rapids POSTPONED

Flock foundations and coop conversationsReview the essentials of raising a healthy, productive small flock and debunk common care myths. Participants will explore mobile poultry housing and heritage ...
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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 community.
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Farm transition and estate planning: Create your farm legacy

Farm Transition and Estate Planning workshops and retreats provide farm families with the tools and skills to move forward with developing their farm business transition and personal estate plans.
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Extension in Washington County

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

There are a variety of fruit spreads you can make and preserve at home. Once prepared, these fruit spreads may be canned for shelf-stable storage, refrigerated for immediate use or frozen. For recipes ...
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Growing spinach and Swiss chard in home gardens

You can direct seed both spinach and Swiss chard. You can also transplant Swiss chard. Spinach is day-length sensitive, while chard is not. Spinach and Swiss chard can grow new leaves after the first ...
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Preserving food at home: Freeze drying

Most foods can be freeze-dried. Meat, poultry and seafood can be freeze-dried raw or cooked. At-home freeze-drying equipment works well for preparing fruits, vegetables, dairy foods and proteins, but ...