Welcome to FairEntry for the 2025 Washington County Fair! This is where you will register the projects and animals you intend to bring to the fair. Good luck! Please contact the Extension Office at ...

Biodiversity isn’t just about what’s growing in the forest, but also how it’s growing. Forests with a wide range of tree ...

Extension SNAP-Ed staff share personal stories in a video campaign designed to spark conversations about masculinity and build a culture of healthy men.

Rooted in learning Master Gardener Rachel Newman bridges classroom and community at The Learning Garden. Visitors to The Learning Garden enthusiastically harvest tomatoes with guidance from Master ...

Cottage food producers are small-scale, home-based food businesses that are an important part of our local economy, and they rely on community support to thrive.

Roberto Martinez, seniorEFNEP health and wellness coordinator, waits for his class to arrive at a kitchen counter covered in cutting boards and colorful ingredients. Unlike most of the other students ...

LQA&E training is required for all state fair exhibitors. Youth must provide the Extension Office with proof of the completed training by livestock check-in day at the Yellow Medicine County Fair, ...

What to Grow The beauty of container gardening is that you can grow almost anything—flowers, herbs, vegetables, even small fruit trees. For beginners, herbs like basil, thyme, and parsley are easy ...

Support local wildlife: Native plants provide essential food and habitat for wildlife, including birds, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Many native plants produce nectar, pollen, and seeds ...

Minnesota farmers faced another challenging year in 2024, with net farm income continuing to decline. Falling crop prices, coupled with below-trendline crop yields, resulted in low incomes, especially ...

Biodiversity is the foundation of a healthy, thriving forest. As a woodland steward, supporting biodiversity is one of the most impactful ways you can engage in forest stewardship. This article will ...

As we step into 2025, garden design is evolving to reflect our growing appreciation for nature, sustainability, and personal well-being. This year, several exciting trends are emerging that promise to ...