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There are two new FSA programs that provide financial assistance to producers who experienced losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic or from eligible natural disasters.
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Meteorologists are predicting that we’ll continue to see above-average temperatures for the remainder of the summer. What does this mean for how we manage our gardens?
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Find climate-resilient, native trees and plants recommended for the Chippewa Plains and Pine Moraine-Outwash Plains.
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Minnesota forests are classified and identified through characteristics like climate and vegetation.
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One of the four H’s in 4-H is “Heart,” and Victoria Shafer has a big one when it comes to supporting LGBTQ+ youth.
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Plants actually make their own glucose. So why would adding sugar help plants?
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When space is at a premium vertical growing techniques create space to grow plants of all shapes and sizes.
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Congratulations to the 15 4-H youth and alumni across Minnesota who stood out among approximately 110 applications.
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Un programa culturalmente receptivo que ofrece un espacio acogedor para las comunidades inmigrantes latinas de Minnesota con el objeto de involucrarse en pláticas sobre la salud mental.
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Culturally responsive program offers a welcoming space for Minnesota Latino immigrant communities to engage in conversations about mental health.
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