Pam Miller volunteers with Project GO’s Nature Explorers program for preschool children at Frontenac State Park. She completed the Minnesota Master Naturalist course at Whitewater State Park in 2021, ...

In the next two decades, an estimated 70% of U.S. farmland will change hands, putting many family farms and their communities at a critical juncture.

With more than 10,000 registered cottage food producers in the state, this micro-producer industry is thriving.

This online course will focus on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) on the farm. These trainings are taught by the University of Minnesota Extension and experienced farmer-trainers and include ...

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

Our Master Gardener Food Preservation Consultant volunteers offer online classes and in-person workshops throughout Minnesota. Whether you’re just getting started or have been preserving food for ...

We provide food entrepreneurs, commercial food vendors, fruit and vegetable farmers, and Minnesotans preserving and preparing foods at home the resources they need to produce, preserve and distribute ...

Agriculture has always been shaped by highs and lows. We offer practical strategies to help farms stay resilient and financially sound during lean times.

Biofilms are communities of bacteria encased in a protective layer that form on surfaces. They can develop when surfaces aren’t properly cleaned and sanitized, allowing bacteria to accumulate. Once a ...

Anthracnose is a common fungal disease of shade trees that results in leaf spots, cupping or curling of leaves and early leaf drop. In Minnesota, anthracnose is most common in cool, wet spring weather ...

A little knowledge goes a long way if you want to keep your holiday plants healthy beyond the season. Here’s how to help your festive favorites thrive.

Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is an invasive species. They feed on approximately 200 different plant species, including many fruits, vegetables and row crops. They spend the winter in buildings, ...