Dedicated University of Minnesota Extension Master Naturalist and Master Gardener volunteers have worked to keep the Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center open on weekends, in addition to providing ...

University of Minnesota Extension 4-H spotlights the impact volunteers have on youth and their communities through the Salute to Excellence award and the Northern Lights honor.

New checklists help residents protect their homes with science-based steps tailored to major climate and weather threats: wind and hail, flooding, extreme heat, wildfire, and snow and ice.

Deana's cottage food journey didn’t begin with a generations-old recipe or a lifelong passion for baking. Instead, it started as a passing joke.

Spur blight, anthracnose and cane blight are fungal diseases that infect raspberries. Cane diseases can kill part or all of the raspberry cane. This reduces yield the following year. Cane disease ...

Plants that are native to Minnesota are often easier to grow than non-native varieties. They are already adapted to our soil and climate and need minimal care to grow and thrive. Here are a few ...

Not cooked to the recommended minimum internal temperature. Not held at the proper temperature. Not cooled or reheated properly. Temperature danger zone: 41 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The longer food ...

University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota State Fair have partnered to begin a major renovation of the iconic three-story 4-H Building at the State Fairgrounds and an expansion of the ...

This Tier 2 cottage foods producer food safety training is required for cottage foods producers with $7,665 to $78,000 in gross annual sales. This course is approved to meet the Tier 2 training ...

Successful gardening starts with good timing. With wide temperature swings, late frosts, and a short growing season, planting based on soil temperature, air temperature, and crop type is far more ...

Whether you’re a seasoned landscaper, just starting to garden, or need help with an established plot, we have guidelines and best practices for growing healthy plants in your yard and garden. The ...

Summer brings even more opportunities for 4-H’ers to learn, lead and serve. Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Jordan B. shares more about these opportunities, including YELLO and 4-H camp. Related topics ...