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Rake on colorful pile of leaves

As we get ready for winter, there are still a few important tasks to help your yard and garden survive the cold months and thrive next spring.

Farmstead.

Negotiating a rental rate that benefits both landowners and farmers is not easy. Nathan Hulinsky, Extension Educator in Ag Business Management, will provide practical examples, worksheets, and factsheets to help determine fair rental rates for both parties at meetings held in Alexandria Tuesday, November 19.

Dormant seeding in fall. Photo: Sam Bauer

As fall winds down and outdoor projects wrap up, there’s one more yard task you can tackle before the snow flies: dormant seeding your lawn. Late October to early November is the ideal time to frost seed areas that are bare or thin.

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