Modern homesteading doesn’t have to mean living off-grid, owning dozens of acres, or doing everything yourself. The University of Minnesota Extension will host the Modern Homesteading Conference on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Park Rapids High School, designed for everyday people who want to become more self-reliant while balancing work, family and busy schedules.
The Goodhue County 4-H Awards Picnic was held on August 5 at the Goodhue County Fairgrounds in Zumbrota. The following youth and volunteers were recognized.
The 3 Leadership Scholarship recipients were:
- Edward Winters
- Hanna Gudknecht
- Ben Dierks
The Billy Pohlman Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Hanna Gudknecht
The Brett Duden Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Edward Winters
The James Bryan Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Isabelle Bruns
We also recognized the following volunteer anniversaries
Waugh family, 2026 Farm Family of the Year