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

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 ...

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 ...

Understanding Minnesota’s agritourism liability law and how to use signage and waivers appropriately can help ensure your guests’ safety and your own peace of mind.

As autumn settles over Minnesota, gardeners may encounter a silvery shimmer across their lawns and shrubs in the early morning light. On closer inspection, they find the handiwork of funnel weaver ...

Join us at the North Central Research and Outreach Center (NCROC) for a field day highlighting the latest research and information around cover crops and perennial pasture management. Check-in will ...

Wet hands under hot running water. Add lots of soap. Rub and wash back of hands, wrists, between fingers and under fingernails for 20 seconds. Rinse well under running water. Dry with paper towels.

Common lilacs (Syringa vulgaris) are long-lived plants. Lilacs are susceptible to fungal leaf diseases, most of which cause only cosmetic damage to leaves. The severity of leaf spot diseases can be ...

Home Food, health and nutrition Food safety Preserving and preparing Three ways to freeze fresh raw tomatoes Whole tomatoes tend to crack and collapse when they thaw. To successfully freeze fresh raw ...

Fig. 1. Adult (top), larva (middle) and pupae (bottom) of soybean tentiform leafminer. Note the circled adult on quarter for size reference Photos: J. Moisan-De Serres, MAPAQ Québec; Robert Koch, UMN ...

Fruit jellies are semisolid, preserved mixtures of fruit juice and sugar. Jelly making is a good way to preserve fruit flavors for enjoyment throughout the year. Fruit jelly is a fairly ...