News release by Karen Johnson
University of Minnesota Extension health and wellness coordinators teach practical ways to “make the healthy choice the easy choice,” for low-income youth, families and seniors.
Connect with other 4-H volunteers across McLeod, Meeker, Stearns, Sherburne and Wright counties to learn about a variety of topics.
In growing crops, much hinges on what happens down under — as in the soil. A McLeod County farmer is taking it a step further, exploring solutions from Down Under — as in Australia
Participating youth in this year's "Grow a Monster" challenge learned valuable agricultural skills while experiencing the unpredictable yet rewarding experience of gardening.
Becker Farms, 2025 Farm Family of the Year
University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteers share the bounty while getting whole communities out into the garden.
"No Mow May" might help pollinators, but can cause problems down the line for your lawn. You can still help both.
Early detection of invasive species can make a big difference to the success of early management efforts. Though not seen in Minnesota yet, this insect has been spotted in Iowa and could be headed here.
No town is a one-stop shop anymore. We live, work, shop and play in a fairly large region. Read how rural communities are rewriting their narrative.