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Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador leadership team for 2025-2026 sitting on steps in front of the building.

Over the course of their one-year term, State Ambassadors plan and facilitate impactful programming for Minnesota youth. They don’t just talk about leadership — they live it.

A field of wheat with grain silos in the background.

As outdoor temperatures warm during late winter, spring, and early summer, the potential for grain storage problems increases, along with the need for grain monitoring and management. 

A variety of houseplants in a sunny window.

After months of low light, dry air, and slow growth, this is the right time to give houseplants a little extra attention so they can thrive through spring and summer. Think of it as spring cleaning for your plants.

Map of Minnesota that shows the distribution of Northern Wet-Mesic Boreal Hardwood-Conifer Forest.

Knowing your native plant community helps you understand how your woodland functions and what management approaches are most likely to succeed.

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