Extension in Pine County

There are several ways to join or re-enroll in 4-H. 

• Join 4-H for the first time or re-enroll
• Enroll as an independent member
• Get in touch with us

4-H Youth Development is a hands-on learning program for Minnesota youth. We offer online, small group and independent learning experiences for youth of all ages. In 4-H, youth choose the topic they find interesting and caring adults support their learning and leadership. From agronomy to space exploration and creative arts to outdoor adventures, 4-H has just the right learning experience for young people.

There are many ways to participate in 4-H!

Hannah Halldorson, Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development
hbuchege@umn.edu or 320-591-1654

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Gifts support 4-H youth development in Pine County, and local programming coordinated by the Pine County 4-H Council.

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Pine County agriculture includes both crop and livestock production. The county is home to many fruit and vegetable growers and small farms. 

• Private Pesticide Applicators
• Dairy events
• Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
• Women in Ag Network
• COVID resources for farmers

Rod Greder, Extension educator, Ag Production, Horticulture & Natural Resources
gred0014@umn.edu or 320-591-1662

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• Become a Master Gardener volunteer
• Master Naturalist volunteers work in your community

Terry Salmela, Master Gardener program coordinator, Pine County
salme002@umn.edu or 320-591-1653

Extension offers a variety of educational programs about nutrition and health that are open to families and individuals of all ages who are eligible for benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or who meet Extension’s program income guidelines.

Programs are offered in community settings such as food shelves, schools, community centers and public housing sites. The programs are free to all individuals and families who meet income guidelines, and may be offered in multiple languages, depending on the audience needs and availability of educators.

Use the Real Life, Good Food website to find recipes, cooking tips and physical activity ideas for a healthier life.

Jimmie Johnson, Extension educator, Health & Nutrition
joh12982@umn.edu or 320-591-1658

Briana Matrious, Tribal Community Facilitator
bmichels@umn.edu or 320-591-1625

• Community Based Solutions to the Opioid Crisis in Rural Minnesota, Team Information
• Historical trauma and cultural healing

View all Pine County contacts.

Rodney Greder, Extension educator, Ag Production, Horticulture & Natural Resources
gred0014@umn.edu or 320-591-1662

Hannah Halldorson, Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development
hbuchege@umn.edu or 320-591-1654

Jimmie Johnson, Extension educator, Health & Nutrition
joh12982@umn.edu or 320-591-1658

Brian Matrious, Tribal Community Facilitator
bmichels@umn.edu or 320-591-1625

Roxanne Orvis, Administrative Assistant
rlorvis@umn.edu or 320-591-1651

Terry Salmela, Master Gardener Program Coordinator, Pine County
salme002@umn.edu or 320-591-1653

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