Read five examples of how youth across Minnesota are making the most of their Minnesota 4-H Food Partner Challenge award, ...

University of Minnesota Extension SuperShelf team and educator Serdar Mamedov works with Catholic Charities Food Shelf to grow the halal food supply chain and make culturally appropriate foods more ...

The highest cost in most, if not all, cattle production systems is feed. Many producers use grazing to reduce costs for their operations. Properly managed pasture-based systems use land efficiently ...

Youth are encouraged to start forming their teams in preparation for the 2025 Minnesota 4-H/FFA Crop Scouting Challenge.

BLU empowers young people in grades 6 and up to explore their potential while learning what true leadership looks like in ...

It’s the start of a new 4-H program year! Become a 4-H member or re-enroll if you are a current member to open a host of resources and opportunities. Learn more or join. Minnesota 4-H is the largest ...

Find photos and identifying characteristics that’ll help you identify common Minnesota weeds.

Home Managing a farm Safety Growing safe food FSMA and the Produce Safety Rule: Does the rule apply to me? The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule is federal food safety ...

Spring frost rarely damages soybean in Minnesota, as the last average frost dates usually occur before producers normally plant soybeans. However, when soybean planting and emergence is well ahead of ...

Oaks are found in nearly all upland hardwood forests. Horses must eat a lot of oak buds or green acorns before showing symptoms of poisoning. Feed refusal, constipation and frequent urination are all ...

Powdery mildew affects over 10,000 plants. Many commonly grown annual and perennial flowering plants, as well as ornamental grasses, can be infected by powdery mildew. Zinnia, phlox, bee balm and ...

Reduced soil erosion, fuel use, time and labor. Building soil organic matter. Improved soil structure. Maintaining options for soil warm up and dry down in the spring months. Conversely, the ...