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Real talk: Men’s health
Extension SNAP-Ed staff share personal stories in a video campaign designed to spark conversations about masculinity and build a culture of healthy men.
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Cottage foods: From their kitchen to your table
Cottage food producers are small-scale, home-based food businesses that are an important part of our local economy, and they rely on community support to thrive.
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Rooted in learning
Rooted in learning Master Gardener Rachel Newman bridges classroom and community at The Learning Garden. Rachel Newman typically provides gardening help to others as a Master Gardener volunteer and ...
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Weathering the storm: helping your garden bounce back
The summer of 2025 has already been a wild ride—from unseasonal cold snaps to blistering heat and powerful storms. If your yard took a hit, don’t worry. Here’s a simple, safe plan to get your yard and ...
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July 4-H State Ambassador update
State Ambassador year wraps up, the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador leadership team reflects on their year of service, learning and leadership with an incredible group of young leaders.
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Weed identification | UMN Extension
How to identify Minnesota weeds: Photos and guidance to help crop producers identify annual grass weeds, annual broadleaf weeds and perennials.
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The ruminant digestive system
Quick facts 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 ...
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Cloverbud judging in Big Stone County | UMN Extension
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 08:00:002025-07-01 13:00:00Cloverbud judging in Big Stone CountyDo you have your projects ready? General judging will be held on Tuesday, July 1 at the Clinton Memorial ...
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Fashion Revue Showcase in Big Stone County | UMN Extension
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 14:00:002025-06-30 15:00:00Fashion Revue Showcase in Big Stone CountyGet ready to strut your stuff on the runway.The Fashion Revue Showcase will be held on Monday, June 30 ...
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Minnesota 4-H Share the Fun Showcase - Encampment 3
Youth from counties prepare and perform a play, dance, musical or other act. Each county nominates two groups to perform at the Minnesota State Fair during the 4-H Share the Fun Showcase.The showcase ...
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Olmsted County Open Arena Night & Cloverbud Practice & Fair Questions | UMN Extension - Extension at the University of Minnesota
Join the 4-H Horse Project for an open ride night and Cloverbud practice and Fair question & answer night including: Music in Motion, horse judging, state fair, quiz bowl, win a colt contest, drill ...