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A group photo of the Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors in front of a UMN trailer.

Enthusiastic youth in grades 10 and up who are ready to represent agriculture and the Minnesota 4-H program are invited to apply.

Extension educator holds sections of turf

Extension and partners provide critical data to help watershed planners, modelers and local farmers build land systems resilient against extreme weather.

Photo of Serdar Mamedov.

Mamedov will receive up to $150,000 to pursue self-designed leadership development plans and work on community-driven initiatives.

Community event in Greater Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

A festival can transform a community, but once the crowds leave, a question may linger for community leaders: What was the actual impact?

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