Pam Miller volunteers with Project GO’s Nature Explorers program for preschool children at Frontenac State Park. She completed the Minnesota Master Naturalist course at Whitewater State Park in 2021, ...

In the next two decades, an estimated 70% of U.S. farmland will change hands, putting many family farms and their communities at a critical juncture.

With more than 10,000 registered cottage food producers in the state, this micro-producer industry is thriving.

This online course will focus on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) on the farm. These trainings are taught by the University of Minnesota Extension and experienced farmer-trainers and include ...

My Minnesota Woods provides timely articles on sustainable forest management and achieving forest stewardship goals. Sign up to receive our monthly email newsletter. As an indicator of overall ...

Deep winter greenhouses (DWG) are passive-solar greenhouses that use the energy from the sun as the primary source of heat. A deep winter greenhouse in production. DWGs are built in an east-west ...

Water your garden so that your plants always have enough moisture. On sandy, well-drained soil, you may need to water twice a week. For soils that hold moisture, such as heavier clay soils or loamy ...

Asian lady beetles are drawn to soybean fields, where they feast on aphids throughout the growing season. But once the crops are harvested and temperatures begin to drop, the beetles start looking for ...

Extension’s Community Social Capital Model shows the whole social capital picture. The term social capital was coined by social scientist James Coleman to describe community ties, and Robert Putnam ...

Biofilms are communities of bacteria encased in a protective layer that form on surfaces. They can develop when surfaces aren’t properly cleaned and sanitized, allowing bacteria to accumulate. Once a ...

Agriculture has always been shaped by highs and lows. We offer practical strategies to help farms stay resilient and financially sound during lean times.

Cooking Matters Minnesota empowers families at risk of hunger with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make healthy, delicious and affordable meals.