How do I deal with flies? How do I find a good farrier? How do I prevent unwanted behaviors? Find useful information from University of Minnesota Extension equine experts on caring for horses and ...

Featured events Buds and Blooms 4-H Photography Challenge Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Event subject (s): 4-H Sherburne County 4-H ATV training Saturday, May 30, 2026, 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sherburne County ...

As part of their statewide service project, the 4‑H State Ambassadors provide guidance on how to help after a disaster event, offering support and hope to those impacted. University of Minnesota ...

Minnesota is home to nearly 7,000 farms with one to 24 horses each. Each of those horses has an owner who needs reliable information about its care.

Raising backyard chickens can be a rewarding experience and a great way to teach kids about nature, agriculture, and the responsibility of caring for animals. Hens begin laying at around six months of ...

Find crop-specific nutrient needs for Minnesota, including guidelines for nitrogen, phosphate, potash and other fertilizers, as well as strategies for ensuring your crops get the nutrients they need.

The typical Minnesota gardening season runs from May to Sept. Use Soil-warming mulches and protective covers to extend growing season. Use the winter sowing technique to get a head start on growing ...

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Good growing temperatures are between 55°F and 65°F. Peas need less fertilizer than other crops. Plant seeds as soon as the ground has thawed and the soil is workable. As soon as you pick the peas, ...

How we talk and how we listen are always important, but when the pressure is on, our communication styles become even more important. During stressful times, it's easy to experience misunderstandings ...

For details on these invasive species and more, see Identify invasive and non-native species and visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Native woody plants can also be aggressive growers ...

You must complete the general session to receive credit for the special sessions. Categories E and J will be online only this year. They will be in-person in 2027. For information on the 2026 ...