Leigh Family, 2024 Farm Family of the Year
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El programa de extensión “Caminando en la Naturaleza” cultiva la salud y la conexión comunitaria para los miembros de la comunidad latina en el condado de Olmsted.
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Extension “Walking in Nature” program cultivates health and community connection for Latino community members in Olmsted County.
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Not long ago, RSDP and CERTs launched a new AmeriCorps role focused on community engagement and outreach. It turned out to be the perfect opportunity for Katilynn Swanson, one of the first to take on the new position.
Welcome, Mary Nesberg, Extension educator for Agriculture & Horticulture!
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A brand new program, “Empowering Small Minnesota Communities,” will funnel a substantial amount of U of M capacity into small communities across the state.
Find climate-resilient, native trees and plants recommended for southeast Minnesota.
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The newly selected Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors are youth members from across the state with a passion for agriculture and 4-H.
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The community outdoor pool is a hub of summer fun in Rochester's Oak Terrace and Parkside mobile home neighborhoods. However, beneath the surface is a concerning reality — many neighborhood children don't know how to swim.
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See updates about Olmsted County 4-H Shooting & Wildlife disciplines!