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![Farmstead in spring with just plowed field in foreground.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Farmstead%202_screen.jpg?h=fd878726&itok=yUt2WPJL)
The 2024 families honored cover a wide spectrum of farming, from traditional crops and livestock to community-based ventures and operations producing a wide range of fruit, vegetables and flowers. They were chosen based on their demonstrated commitment to enhancing and supporting agriculture.
![A group of gardeners pose behind the "Gardin Comunitario" sign.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/jardin-comunitario-fhw_0.jpg?h=1231f06d&itok=JZ_UWLYH)
Extension’s “Garden in a Box” program gives Latino families opportunities for growth and learning in the garden and in their personal lives.
![Research field of ryegrass varities with varying levels of crown rust.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/rust-perennial-ryegrass.jpg?h=19d17509&itok=_SuuQD5P)
Turf is experiencing multiple threats from weeds and fungal diseases. Lowering your lawn's stress may lower your own.
![A greenleaf with many small holes caused by the copper color Japanese beetle feeding on it.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Japanese-beetle-adult-feeding-jhahn.jpg?h=eac00c7a&itok=5q6tLVJs)
In the last week, southeast Minnesota and the metro reported the first Japanese beetles of the season. Populations will continue to grow then taper off in August. Time to refresh yourself on dealing with this insect.
You may have gaps in your vegetable garden for a few reasons. There’s still plenty of time to plant a wide variety of things.
![Vegetable plants growing outside the Myers Education Center at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/toscano-kale-arboretum-foodscape.jpg?h=557b3584&itok=y_RoeadD)
New program series at the Arb, Grow. Harvest. Eat., focuses on expanding your salad (and other food plant) horizons.
![Dug up lawn.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/torn-up-lawn.jpg?h=4422777d&itok=-9kkEBcP)
Hungry animals are just a symptom of your dug-up lawn’s actual problem: white grubs.
![A woman leans in to look at her seedlings under plant lights.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Sue%20Schiess_1.jpeg?h=4311331b&itok=ezXrYk94)
What do Firecracker dwarf sunflower, Emerald Tower basil, Amazing cauliflower and Sugar Ann snap peas have in common? They’re all varieties that won first place in the U of M Extension Master Gardener seed trials.
![Dog-day cicada on a plant stem.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/dog-day-cicada-cappert.jpg?h=41148d0d&itok=5mZp3TZp)
Parts of the country are set to see the emergence of high numbers of cicadas. What’s all the buzz about, and should Minnesotans be investing in earplugs?
![Laura stands among tomato cages wearing a U of M hat and maroon polo shirt, She has the look of accomplishment.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Laura%2002.jpg?h=121beb76&itok=WPo6LCrl)
University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteers share the bounty while getting whole communities out into the garden.
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