Farmers Kelley Rajala and Eric Robinson of Clear Lake Gardens in Aitkin County took a major step toward energy independence.

University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) ...

Over the last 30+ years the Parents Forever program has helped thousands of families experiencing divorce, separation, or a change in custody improve their self-care, parent-child relationships, and ...

While youth programs traditionally emphasize belonging, psychological research highlights mattering — feeling valued and significant — as essential for combating loneliness and building resilience.

It is a small, flattened insect, about 1/12 inch long and reddish-brown in color. Under magnification, it can be identified by two peg-like projections behind its head. They are strong fliers and can ...

The first in Extension’s Community Fruit article series about growing fruit in community spaces covers types and varieties of fruit that grow in Minnesota and rootstocks for fruit trees. Whether ...

Horses acclimated to cold temperatures often prefer and are better off outdoors. The Minnesota Pet and Companion Animal Welfare Act gives several minimal care standards for food, water, shelter, space ...

Diplodia kills young needles and actively growing shoots of Austrian, red and other 2 to 3 needle pines. If trees are stressed, resin soaked cankers form on branches and kill them. Use good cultural ...

Most foods can be freeze-dried. Meat, poultry and seafood can be freeze-dried raw or cooked. At-home freeze-drying equipment works well for preparing fruits, vegetables, dairy foods and proteins, but ...

Many species of trees and shrubs that produce fruits and nuts can be planted in home landscapes, including wild species. Shrubs are smaller and preferred when space is limited. When choosing plants ...

Participating youth in this year's “Grow a Monster” challenge learned valuable agricultural skills while experiencing the unpredictable yet rewarding experience of gardening.

In the spring, the landscape awakens. Forests and prairies come alive with new growth, and wildlife responds to the ...