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See U of M Extension at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair​

Find out where and when to see Extension activities and appearances at the fair.

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Giant pumpkin project update

Extension's horticultural educators have squashed some bugs and named the pumpkins. See CBS Minnesota news coverage.

A mural of flowers with the word love in big letters on a building in Northfield, Minn by artist Brett Whitacre.
Use allyship to support communities: Six ways to get started

What does it mean to be an ally? Learn how you can support marginalized communities.

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New license plate benefits 4-H and FFA Foundation

A new Minnesota license plate celebrating agriculture benefits 4-H and the state's FFA members.

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