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 ...

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.

Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is a member of the “small fruit fly” or “vinegar fly” genus Drosophila. In Minnesota, SWD primarily attacks raspberries, blackberries (and other cane berries), ...

Buy clean seed from a reputable source. If saving seed, do not collect seed from infected plants. Rotate vegetables so two or more years go by before planting any member of the squash family in the ...

Submitting a soil test to a lab is the best way to determine the state of your soil. The soil test results will give you recommendations to improve plant performance, saving you time and money. Soil ...

Feed and supplement rations, foragesFeed and supplement choices for the herd University of Minnesota Extension Dairy Team is passionate about contented, productive cows and happy farmers. We provide ...

Remove all chokecherries and other cherry species from horse pastures. Chokecherry plants contain the toxin, cyanide, in their leaves and seeds. Horses are commonly found dead after eating chokecherry ...

Brussels sprouts are a fall crop in Minnesota. Sow seeds in June, indoors or directly in the garden. Water thoroughly once a week for well-formed, large, sweet sprouts. They can stay in the garden as ...