This online course will focus on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) on the farm. These trainings are taught by the University of Minnesota Extension and experienced farmer-trainers and include ...

Our Master Gardener Food Preservation Consultant volunteers offer online classes and in-person workshops throughout Minnesota. Whether you’re just getting started or have been preserving food for ...

Agriculture has always been shaped by highs and lows. We offer practical strategies to help farms stay resilient and financially sound during lean times.

Biofilms are communities of bacteria encased in a protective layer that form on surfaces. They can develop when surfaces aren’t properly cleaned and sanitized, allowing bacteria to accumulate. Once a ...

COMET (Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory) is a two-hour training that teaches participants how to reach out in a meaningful, respectful and supportive way to friends, co-workers or ...

Second annual Agritourism Exchange brings farmers and industry partners together at Redhead Creamery in Brooten.

A little knowledge goes a long way if you want to keep your holiday plants healthy beyond the season. Here’s how to help your festive favorites thrive.

As Director of Tribal Engagement and Outreach, Rachel Morin ensures that University of Minnesota Extension’s work reflects authentic partnerships with the state’s 11 tribal nations.

As an indicator of overall ecosystem health, declining bird populations almost certainly point to similar losses of biodiversity across our native ecosystems. A new resource provides conservation ...

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 ...

Ruminant stomachs have four compartments: the rumen, the reticulum, the omasum and the abomasum. Rumen microbes ferment feed and produce volatile fatty acids, which is the cow’s main energy source.

The Ecological Restoration certificate is a 150-hour program of five required courses, offered twice per year. The program provides early-career professionals with the practical skills and knowledge ...