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Cottage foods: From their kitchen to your table
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.
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Real talk: Men’s health
Extension SNAP-Ed staff share personal stories in a video campaign designed to spark conversations about masculinity and build a culture of healthy men.
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Weathering the storm: helping your garden bounce back
The summer of 2025 has already been a wild ride—from unseasonal cold snaps to blistering heat and powerful storms. If your yard took a hit, don’t worry. Here’s a simple, safe plan to get your yard and ...
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Rooted in learning
Rooted in learning Master Gardener Rachel Newman bridges classroom and community at The Learning Garden. Rachel Newman typically provides gardening help to others as a Master Gardener volunteer and ...
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July 4-H State Ambassador update
State Ambassador year wraps up, the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador leadership team reflects on their year of service, learning and leadership with an incredible group of young leaders.
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Weed identification | UMN Extension
Photos of weeds and weed seedlings commonly found in Minnesota crop production ...
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The ruminant digestive system
Ruminant stomachs have four compartments: the rumen, the reticulum, the omasum and the abomasum. Rumen microbes ferment feed and produce volatile fatty acids, which is the cow’s main energy source.
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Washington County Fair 2025 | UMN Extension
Washington County Fair News 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.