Join us at the county fair.
The Big Stone County Fair is coming to Clinton on July 8-12. 4-H activities will start even earlier. Take in all the 4-H activities at the fairgrounds and make sure to stop at the 4-H Food Stand for a meal or two.
Love the outdoors? Join the Southwest Minnesota 4‑H Spring Wildlife Day on April 11, 2026 at the Merit Center in Marshall. A whole day of wildlife activities perfect for all ages and skill levels. Sign up by April 3: https://z.umn.edu/SWMNSpringWildlifeDay
While it’s a relief to see incomes trending upward from 2024, the structure of that income is a bit of a double-edged sword.
Conversations with farmers provided a candid look at the current season—its ups and downs, as well as the decisions they are grappling with.
The Big Stone County Fair is coming to Clinton on July 9-13. 4-H activities will start even earlier. Take in all the 4-H activities at the fairgrounds and make sure to stop at the 4-H Food Stand for a meal or two.
In small towns across Minnesota, local grocery stores are more than just places to buy food — they are the bread and butter of the community.
Minnesota's low-population areas often have limited resources. Empowering Small Minnesota Communities makes funding projects and planning easier.
Brobst family, 2025 Farm Family of the Year
A brand new program, “Empowering Small Minnesota Communities,” will funnel a substantial amount of U of M capacity into small communities across the state.
In honor of Earth Day 2022, Statewide Director Kathy Draeger shared thoughts on RSDP’s work related to climate change.