Roses may seem high-maintenance, but Minnesota gardeners know better. With the right varieties and a few smart habits, roses can be some of the most reliable, rewarding plants in a northern garden.

Extension Educator Savannah Scott outlines strategies for engaging homeschool co-ops to expand youth program reach and increase collaborative learning opportunities. When the sky finally clears after ...

With hardy varieties and a little early-season attention, roses become some of the toughest, most satisfying plants in the yard; proof that beauty and resilience can grow side by side in the bold ...

This page is intended to help vegetable growers with planning decisions, including how much of each crop to grow, how much seed to order, and when to plant each crop. The data in the tables below are ...

Producers use grazing to help reduce feed costs and make unproductive cropland productive. A grazing plan can ensure efficient forage usage. Overgrazing results in decreased pasture quality and ...

Animal manure is a good source of nutrients for crops, including nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). The proportion of the nutrients in manure are typically not the same as needed by the ...

The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), is a popular garden vegetable in Minnesota, grown for snap beans, shell beans or dry beans. Some varieties are suited for all three uses. Pods of all types may be ...

Kiwiberry vines require moist, well-drained soil. A vine will produce either male or female flowers. Plant one of each gender to get fruit. One male vine provides enough pollen for up to 6 female ...

What is the going rate for renting agricultural land in Minnesota? Make data-driven decisions on a fair price. Review historical data from across Minnesota. Complete worksheets to understand your own ...

When growers follow research-based strategies for planting corn in Minnesota, they position themselves to maximize yield and economic return. The most favorable soil temperature. Optimal planting ...

What is historical trauma? How do people and communities experience it? And how can reconnecting to cultural practices help families and communities heal? Genocide. Slavery. Forced relocation.

Faribault County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community. Extension's mission is to bring Minnesotans together to build a ...