Wadena County is a net importer of workers, and the incoming workforce is highly local. Read more key findings.

As you are selecting trees to plant next spring, diversify your landscape or woodland by planting multiple species of trees and shrubs.

Winter is the perfect time to sketch out no-till beds, set up a compost system, and choose native plants for spring.

Asian lady beetles are drawn to soybean fields, where they feast on aphids throughout the growing season. But once the crops are harvested and temperatures begin to drop, the beetles start looking for ...

Extension’s Community Social Capital Model shows the whole social capital picture. The term social capital was coined by social scientist James Coleman to describe community ties, and Robert Putnam ...

My Minnesota Woods provides timely articles on sustainable forest management and achieving forest stewardship goals. Sign up to receive our monthly email newsletter. As an indicator of overall ...

Potassium (K) is an essential nutrient for plant growth. It’s classified as a macronutrient because plants take up large quantities of K during their life cycle. Minnesota soils can supply some K for ...

Featured events Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) training - Saint Paul 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Minnesota Farmers Union Event subject (s): Agriculture business Fruit and vegetable ...

Adding compost to light, sandy soil helps it hold moisture and nutrients. Adding it to heavy soil improves drainage. Contain your compost in some type of structure 3 to 5 feet wide. Put your compost ...

Think you need a big backyard to grow a garden? Think again. Whether you’ve got a sunny balcony, a front stoop, or just a few feet of patio, container gardening lets you turn even the smallest space ...

Extension also partners to deliver programs in tribal communities.

Horse certificate courses are semi-self-paced on a specific topic, such as nutrition or manure management. The courses start in January of each year and run for six weeks. Registration opens in the ...