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 4-H ATV safety leader certification - Elk River Saturday, May 2, 2026, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CDT Sherburne County Fairgrounds Event subject (s): 4-H Tasty Traditions: Cooking adventures ...

Summer brings even more opportunities for 4-H’ers to learn, lead and serve. Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Jordan B. shares more about these opportunities, including YELLO and 4-H camp.

His journey, from a small North Carolina family farm to witnessing food insecurity in Bolivia, led him to the University of Minnesota, where he committed to improving food systems for everyone ...

The Grygla General Store has been operating since 1910. Owner Cheyenne Irlbeck is proudly carrying that tradition forward with a little help from RSDP.

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 ...