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

Two University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners from Anoka County are cultivating more than just plants at local elementary schools: They’re growing community connections and environmental ...

The Ecological Restoration certificate is a 150-hour program of five required courses, offered twice per year. The program provides early-career professionals with the practical skills and knowledge ...

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.

Horses acclimated to cold temperatures often prefer and are better off outdoors. The Minnesota Pet and Companion Animal Welfare Act gives several minimal care standards for food, water, shelter, space ...

Potassium (K) is an essential nutrient for plant growth. It’s classified as a macronutrient because plants take up large quantities of K during their life cycle. Minnesota soils can supply some K for ...

Efficient irrigation management can improve yields, grain quality, conserve water and energy, and reduce nutrient leaching. One of the easiest and most effective ways to improve irrigation efficiency ...

Black knot is a common fungal disease of Prunus trees including ornamental, edible, and native plum and cherry trees. Hard swollen black galls (tumor like growths) form on branches and occasionally on ...

The agricultural industry widely uses urea, a white crystalline solid containing 46 percent nitrogen, as an animal feed additive and fertilizer. Here, we’ll focus on its role as a nitrogen fertilizer.

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 ...

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 ...