Private landowners steward their piece of Minnesota’s forested acres for future generations, with the help of Extension’s Woodland Stewards program.

Taking action on food security, Master Gardener volunteers like Brenda Langerud donated 63,372 pounds of produce to food shelves in 2025 — and 2026 numbers are coming in strong.

To help meet this growing need, the Saint Peter Area Food Shelf reached out to Extension about a SuperShelf transformation.

Education that improves lives has to sink in deeply — and stay there so participants can use it. Extension makes that happen through proven instructional methods.

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 ...

Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Elsa S. reflects on her personal growth in the State Arts-In program and looks ahead with this year's 4-H State Ambassador team. Taking action on food security, Master ...

Taking action on food security, Master Gardener volunteers like Brenda Langerud donated 63,372 pounds of produce to food shelves in 2025 — and 2026 numbers are coming in strong. If you’ve noticed ...

Choose healthy plants with growing requirements that match the indoor environment. Proper plant care can minimize pest issues, reducing the need for chemicals. Examine plants regularly for insects. If ...

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 ...

Local groups, local leaders, and engaged community residents make a difference every day. They decide how to use local assets. They establish local priorities and imagine what’s possible. They set the ...

Improved profitability allowed the average Minnesota farm to make modest gains in working capital and net-worth growth during 2025. The president of the Cottonwood County 4-H Federation and the Amboy ...

Dozens of third- to fifth-grade scholars took part in an immersive learning journey that blends Hmong history and culture, nutrition education and hands-on gardening.