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Rural entrepreneurs lead the way — but say support still falls short

Across Minnesota and Wisconsin, entrepreneurship is alive and well — and, in many cases, thriving more in rural communities than in urban ones.
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Master Gardener Lewis Struthers receives prestigious award

If you’ve spent any time around the Douglas County Master Gardener Program over the past two decades, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Lewis Struthers.
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Sheep and goat owners build confidence and skills for springtime births

To create a low-stress environment in which even difficult births end in learning rather than loss, Varnum and other Extension educators make use of a lambing simulator, a life sized fiberglass sheep ...
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Proper late winter and spring grain storage is critical

As outdoor temperatures warm during late winter, spring, and early summer, the potential for grain storage problems increases, along with the need for grain monitoring and management.
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U of M Extension Master Gardeners 2025 seed trial winners

Just in time for spring, Minnesota Master Gardeners have added new top performers to the results of more than 40 years of data-driven seed trials.
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Minnesota women share their unique pathways to farming

In honor of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer, Extension shines a light on the essential roles women play to lead their farms and ...
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Minnesota Journalism Center’s news ecosystem report

Minnesota Journalism Center’s news ecosystem report A Breakfast Info Bites webinar sessionAccess to local news and inform ...
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Small poultry flock workshop - Park Rapids POSTPONED

Flock foundations and coop conversationsReview the essentials of raising a healthy, productive small flock and debunk common care myths. Participants will explore mobile poultry housing and heritage ...
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What’s happening in Minnesota’s economy?

Learn about key economic trends that includes growing industries, workplace demographic changes and how it might affect your community.
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Black knot

Black knot is a common fungal disease of Prunus trees including ornamental, edible, and native plum and cherry trees. Hard swollen black galls (tumor like growths) form on branches and occasionally on ...
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Preserving food at home: Canning

Canning can be a safe and personally rewarding way to preserve quality food at home. Canning special products for family and friends is a fulfilling experience and a source of pride for many people.
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Preserving food at home: Freeze drying

Most foods can be freeze-dried. Meat, poultry and seafood can be freeze-dried raw or cooked. At-home freeze-drying equipment works well for preparing fruits, vegetables, dairy foods and proteins, but ...