When youth are empowered with voice, purpose and support, service transforms into leadership—and sparks lasting change in both individuals and communities.

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

Extension also partners to deliver programs in tribal communities.

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

It’s important to breed your mare when she’s in her best physical condition. When evaluating your mare’s condition consider: Is she having regular heat cycles? Does she have a uterine infection? Is ...

Join a cohort program to grow your skills and build networks. Discover resources to navigate what lies ahead for your community's economic development future.

Using basic care practices daily can reduce calf illness and death on your farm. Managing heifer calves can help you make sure they: Enter the milking herd quickly. Become strong, healthy and ...

The farm finance scorecard helps you see where you are in terms of financial ratios and measurements In the last few decades, much progress has been made to standardize financial statements in ...

Adding compost to light, sandy soil helps it hold moisture and nutrients. Adding it to heavy soil improves drainage. Contain your compost in some type of structure 3 to 5 feet wide. Put your compost ...

Here’s a sample from a new list of climate-resilient, underused landscape trees suitable for urban environments, coming soon from University of Minnesota horticulturists. County fair season is the ...

Food sampling and cooking demonstrations are a legal way to promote your food business without a license. Food product samples and demonstrations may be offered at farmers markets or community events.

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 ...