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Pumpkin grower meetup

Reflect on the 2025 pumpkin growing season and prepare for 2026. Breeders, Extension vegetable educators, and other growers will join in on this Zoom conversation to discuss pumpkins.
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Women in Ag Network

The Women in Ag Network is a collaboration between the University of Minnesota Extension and Minnesota’s Farm Service Agency. It provides educational opportunities and events that enhance women’s ...
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Volunteer naturalists create lasting impact across the state

Volunteer naturalists create lasting impact across the state This year, Extension’s Minnesota Master Naturalist program is celebrating its 20th anniversary, looking back to its early days in 2005, ...
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Oak wilt in Minnesota

Oak wilt is a fatal tree disease caused by a fungus that affects all species of oak trees. Oak wilt spreads from diseased to healthy trees either below ground via connected roots or above ground by ...
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November garden checklist

Protect your trees and shrubs from animals and winter sun, take care of garden tools, and it’s time to bring out the ...
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Extension news and highlights

The BLU workshop empowers young people in grades 6 and up to explore their potential while learning what true leadership looks like in today’s world. Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Laura M. reflects ...
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Become a certified COMET facilitator

Join the University of Minnesota Extension, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and the Minnesota Department of Health for a state-wide network dedicated to promoting mental and emotional ...
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4-H Tasty Tuesdays: Youth chefs in the kitchen - Holiday edition

Join us from the comfort of your kitchen on Tuesday evenings to prepare your favorite holiday dishes. Along with cooking, ...
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3 ways to support food shelves in Minnesota

Food shelves are vital community resource hubs for people experiencing hunger. Here are three ways you can support Minnesota food shelves.
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An overview of the University of Minnesota Rural Health Program

The core initiatives of the Rural Health Program include: Rural Health Policy Postdoctoral Program: For researchers addressing knowledge gaps in health policy, with a focus on rural communities.
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Extension courses and events

Featured events Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Minnesota Irrigator Program 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sherburne History Center Event subject (s): Agriculture business Crops ...
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Composting in home gardens

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 ...