Minnesota 4-H Animal Science Ambassadors have the opportunity to plan, implement and evaluate a variety of 4-H animal science programs while exploring their passions.

Winter is the perfect time to sketch out no-till beds, set up a compost system, and choose native plants for spring.

As you are selecting trees to plant next spring, diversify your landscape or woodland by planting multiple species of trees and shrubs.

Wadena County is a net importer of workers, and the incoming workforce is highly local. Read more key findings.

Aphids are very common insects and are found on most plants in yards and gardens. In most cases they cause little or no damage to the health of plants. Signs of severe aphid feeding are twisted and ...

Bed bugs bite people and feed on blood. They hide and can be challenging to see. They are great hitchhikers and can easily be moved by travelers. If you have bed bugs, don’t panic, they can be ...

Washington County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community.

Dirty gardening tools and pots can spread disease from an infected plant to a healthy one. Properly cleaning and disinfecting tools and containers can reduce the spread of plant diseases. Disinfecting ...

The squash vine borer is a common clearwing moth whose larvae feed inside the vines and crowns of summer squash, winter squash, and pumpkins. It is active from mid-June through July. In-home gardens ...

Wondering what is acceptable to charge or pay for land rent in Minnesota? Determining a fair, profitable farm rental agreement can be a challenge in today’s economy. Extension farmland rental ...

The Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) bring together community and University knowledge and resources to drive sustainability in four focus areas: agriculture and food systems, ...

Water your garden so that your plants always have enough moisture. On sandy, well-drained soil, you may need to water twice a week. For soils that hold moisture, such as heavier clay soils or loamy ...