University of Minnesota Extension improves food literacy, physical activity, food safety and healthy food access for Minnesotans and the food service industry.
Our Master Gardener Food Preservation Consultant volunteers offer online classes and in-person workshops throughout Minnesota.
Our team has helped 98 food shelves reduce stigma and promote shopper choice by improving the layout of food shelves across Minnesota.
COMET is a two-hour interactive training program designed to help people support others who may be seen sad, anxious, distracted, or depressed.
Resources to produce, preserve and distribute foods safely in Minnesota.
The temperature danger zone is when most foodborne illnesses causing microorganisms to multiply rapidly
Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces immediately after a vomiting or diarrhea event is critical to removing and destroying norovirus.
Step-by-step guides for preserving and storing food safely at home, including canning, drying, fermenting, freezing, and pickling.
Our Master Gardener Food Preservation Consultant volunteers offer online classes and in-person workshops throughout Minnesota.
Cooking for a large number of people can be rewarding as you showcase your favorite recipes and culinary talent; however, it can also be risky if you are not used to handling a large volume of food.
The Cottage Food Law allows individuals in Minnesota to make and sell certain non-potentially hazardous food in a home or commercial kitchen without a license.
Cooking for a large number of people can be rewarding as you showcase your favorite recipes and culinary talent; however, it can also be risky if you are not used to handling a large volume of food.
If used incorrectly, single-use disposable gloves can be a source of cross-contamination
Start the school year with Extension-led food safety training for your school food service workers.
Get tips for eating healthy and staying active to help you live a longer, healthier life.
Arrange for us to come and teach on this important topic. Excellent resource for employee groups, community organizations, and more.
Follow these strategies and tips to help your family cope when faced with problems and decisions related to long term care.
Write down your wishes for your care in a health care directive.
Our team has helped 98 food shelves reduce stigma and promote shopper choice by improving the layout of food shelves across Minnesota.
Farm to school practices connect schools with fresh and healthy food grown or raised by Minnesota farmers.
Small-town grocery stores are the heart of rural Minnesota communities.
COMET is a two-hour interactive training program designed to help people support others who may be seen sad, anxious, distracted, or depressed.
Learn about mental health interventions, how to begin conversations about mental well-being, and find resources for professionals.
Tips, online courses and resources for understanding and coping with stress.
Learn about trauma-informed care for youth work, historical trauma and cultural healing, and secondary trauma and workplace wellness.
The SNAP-Ed program ended on October 1, 2025. Extension continues to provide health, nutrition and community education across Minnesota.
Our team has helped 98 food shelves reduce stigma and promote shopper choice by improving the layout of food shelves across Minnesota.
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program teaches low-income families about healthy foods and being physically active.
Create special memories in the kitchen with this fun club designed for preschool-aged children and their parents, grandparents and caregivers.
Cooking Matters courses offer practical nutrition information, hands-on food preparation, and food budgeting and shopping.
Learn about nutrition assistance, food budgeting and more.
Tip sheets to help keep you and your family healthy and fit when you're on the go.
Farm to school practices connect schools with fresh and healthy food grown or raised by Minnesota farmers.
Start Strong is hands-on nutrition education for family childcare providers to help serve healthy food.
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