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Power planning: How transition planning empowers Minnesota’s farm families

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.
Extension at the University of Minnesota

Minnesota Master Naturalists guide children to green spaces

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, ...
Extension at the University of Minnesota

Boosting the safety of Minnesota’s cottage food marketplace

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

Navigating tight margins in agriculture

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

A cottage food business takes flight

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 ...
Extension at the University of Minnesota

Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) training

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 ...
Extension at the University of Minnesota

Your holiday plant survival guide

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.