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Digging in: Humphrey student researches Mankato market

Humphrey School student Marcus Hansen turned his passion for local food and planning into real world impact in Mankato.
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December 4-H State Ambassador update

Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Greta shares how her 4-H involvement helped her grow as a leader. Now, she and her fellow 4-H State Ambassadors are preparing to help youth do the same and Bloom Into ...
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November garden checklist

Protect your trees and shrubs from animals and winter sun, take care of garden tools, and it’s time to bring out the ...
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Volunteer naturalists create lasting impact across the state

Volunteer naturalists create lasting impact across the state This year, Extension’s Minnesota Master Naturalist program is celebrating its 20th anniversary, looking back to its early days in 2005, ...
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Pumpkin grower meetup

Reflect on the 2025 pumpkin growing season and prepare for 2026. Breeders, Extension vegetable educators, and other growers will join in on this Zoom conversation to discuss pumpkins.
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Early tax careers

The Early Tax Careers webinar is a one-day class designed for tax practitioners in their first through fifth years of practice seeking deeper proficiency. The program dives into the comprehensive ...
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Women in Ag Network

The Women in Ag Network is a collaboration between the University of Minnesota Extension and Minnesota’s Farm Service Agency. It provides educational opportunities and events that enhance women’s ...
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Extension news and highlights

The BLU workshop empowers young people in grades 6 and up to explore their potential while learning what true leadership looks like in today’s world. Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Laura M. reflects ...
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Teaching nutrition education

My TIME to Eat Healthy and Move More educational package My TIME to Eat Healthy and Move More is a home-based program for parents or caregivers and their children ages 3-5. This unique program ...
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3 ways to support food shelves in Minnesota

Food shelves are vital community resource hubs for people experiencing hunger. Here are three ways you can support Minnesota food shelves.
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4-H Tasty Tuesdays: Youth chefs in the kitchen - Holiday edition

Join us from the comfort of your kitchen on Tuesday evenings to prepare your favorite holiday dishes. Along with cooking, ...
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What is diatomaceous earth?

Up close, you can see the shells of the tiny creatures that make up diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth is environmentally friendly and easy for gardeners to find, but what is it? In what ...