Chippewa County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community.

The 2024 Minnesota 4-H Beef Interview winners proudly display their prize chair. Livestock interviews are designed to further enhance educational opportunities for young people exhibiting livestock.

Our Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Education Program works with Minnesota’s produce farmers to develop and implement on-farm food safety plans. If you need to have an audit, the first thing you ...

Produce that is correctly pickled or acidified may be safely canned using a boiling water bath or stored in the refrigerator. Pickling and acidifying preserve produce by lowering the pH of the food to ...

A drip hose delivers water to the soil for a deeper soak. This week’s drastic temperature swing has stressed gardeners and plants alike. Hot, windy days pull moisture from leaves faster than roots can ...

Minnesota 4-H is excited to announce the 2026–27 Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors! This outstanding group of 31 youth leaders from 23 counties has been selected to serve in one of the highest ...

January in Minnesota may feel like a gardening lull, but it’s prime time for one important task: dormant pruning. When trees and shrubs are bare, it’s easier to see their structure and make clean cuts ...

With its higher resolution and more accurate zonal information, the new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM) can be helpful as you plan your garden or landscape. While the PHZM is a helpful resource, ...

If your lilacs are looking rough this summer, you’re not alone. The likely culprit? Lilac leaf spot, a relatively new fungal disease in Minnesota. While not usually fatal, the disease can cause heavy ...

After several years of construction, I’ve been reclaiming my yard. One shaded corner is now home to lily of the valley and daylilies that I had moved forward to catch the morning sun. The day after I ...

Elderberries are small, dark purple berries with a tart, earthy flavor. For centuries, they have been used in home remedies for cold and flu symptoms. Although elderberries are not proven to cure ...

Frostings and dessert fillings are a creative and delicious way to elevate your baked goods, customize your product, and add value. As a cottage food producer, it's crucial to ensure your desserts ...