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 ...

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 ...

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.

A groundbreaking study documenting the widespread decline of bird populations across almost all species and habitats in North America revealed that since 1970, 2.9 billion birds — approximately 29% of ...

Climate change is not uniform globally or within the United States. Therefore, migratory birds’ arrival varies each spring and they are prompted to move within their four main flyways by specific ...

A field of wild lupines (Lupinus perennis), a native Minnesota plant, should not be confused with the large-leafed lupine native to western North America that has become invasive in northern Minnesota ...

When we teach about group dynamics and ask what skills are important for working together, communication is one of the first mentioned. It is not always easy to master, but good communication is ...

With its higher resolution and more accurate zonal information, the new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM) can be helpful as you plan your garden or landscape. While the PHZM is a helpful resource, ...