Extension in Stevens County
Welcome to Stevens County
Stevens County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community.
Contact
mnext-stevens@umn.edu or 320-208-6575
Stevens County Extension office
U of M Extension, Stevens County
mnext-stevens@umn.edu
Stevens County Courthouse
400 Colorado Ave., Ste. 103
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: 320-208-6575
Office hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.
View all Stevens County contacts.
Savannah Aanerud, Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development
aaner032@umn.edu or 320-208-6575
Katie Kalina , office manager
kalinak@umn.edu or 320-208-6575
Stevens County events
View all events hosted in and near Stevens County.
Extension courses and events
Extension provides in-person and online educational events all over Minnesota. Find one to attend.
Stevens County news
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Extension wide news
Read the latest news from all of Extension's programs.
Extension brings Minnesotans together to build a better future through University science-based knowledge, expertise and training. Learn more about Extension by visiting our about page and by browsing this website.
4-H
Stay up to date with Stevens County 4-H
Events calendar
For Stevens County-specific events, check out our 4-H events calendar.
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Give to Stevens County 4-H
Gifts support 4-H youth development in Stevens County and local programming coordinated by the Stevens County 4-H Leaders Council.
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
- Reach out to our local office Stevens County | UMN Extension
Stevens County Newsletters go out to all registered 4-H members via email around the first of the month. To Receive this newsletter via email- please register for Stevens County 4-H through 4-H Online
Current Newsletter
Past Newsletters
You will also receive information throughout the year based on your grade and the projects you selected when you enrolled in 4HOnline. You can update those projects at any time.
4-H events in Stevens County
Attend a 4-H event near you.
All 4-H events
Find a 4-H event in Minnesota.
4-H news in Stevens County
Stay informed about all that is happening in Stevens County 4-H.
Statewide 4-H news
Learn more about what is happening in Minnesota 4-H.
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!
There are also many ways adults (anyone age 18+) can support youth learning and leading in 4-H.
Want to learn about volunteering with the 4-H Youth Development Program?
Visit the Volunteering with 4-H page to learn more about how volunteers positively impact youth and community
Contact your 4-H Extension Educator to learn about specific roles available in your community
Ready to become a screened Minnesota 4-H volunteer?
Visit the Apply to become a 4-H volunteer page to begin the application and screening process
Savannah Aanerud, Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development
aaner032@umn.edu or 320-208-6575
Katie Kalina, office manager, Stevens County Extension
kalinak@umn.edu or 320-208-6575
Agriculture
North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory, 320-589-3411
Stevens County Farm Service Agency, 320-589-4886
Stevens County Soil & Water Conservation District, 320-589-4886
West Central Research & Outreach Center, 320-589-1711
Agriculture events in Stevens County
Attend an agriculture-related event near you.
Statewide agriculture events
Agriculture conferences, in-person events and online courses are offered all year around the state.
Agriculture news in Stevens County
Find the latest on Extension agricultural research and news you can use on your farm from local experts.
Statewide news and blogs
- Agricultural Business Management News - Business and financial resources for farmers.
- Beef News - Beef industry featured events, farm safety and animal health.
- Dairy News - Dairy industry featured events, farm safety and animal health.
- Fruit and Vegetable News - Local production and marketing of fruit and vegetable crops in Minnesota.
- Minnesota Crop News - Emerging issues affecting Minnesota row crops and forages.
Morris regional center Extension educators
Anthony Hanson, Extension educator, Integrated Pest Management
hans4022@umn.edu or 320-589-1711
Chryseis Modderman, Extension educator, Crops - Manure Management
cmodderm@umn.edu or 320-589-1711
Other Extension contacts
Gardening
Have a question about your favorite annual flower, looking for landscaping advice, wondering what’s wrong with your drooping tomato plants, or just need some general yard and garden advice? Call 320-208-6575 to connect with a Stevens County Master Gardener. Or you can call the Yard and Garden Line at 612-301-7590. Leave a message and a volunteer will return your call within 48 hours. Remember to speak slowly and clearly and leave your contact phone number.
The Stevens County Master Gardeners are a team of dedicated and trained volunteers accredited by the University Of Minnesota who provide free, unbiased horticultural best practices.
Extension Master Gardeners may not necessarily know all the answers, but they hold a wealth of information to offer advice and direct you to available resources that may help resolve the issue.
Gifts support local programming coordinated by Stevens County Master Gardener volunteers.
Gardening events in Stevens County
Find gardening learning opportunities online and near you.
Statewide gardening events
Find out about the Master Gardener Volunteer core course or attend other events offered throughout the year.
Gardening news in Stevens County
Find the latest gardening tips and news you can use in your own back yard from local experts.
Yard and Garden News
Gardening tips and emerging issues affecting Minnesota.
Have a gardening question? Call the Stevens County Extension Office at 320-208-6575. We can put you in touch with a local Stevens County Master Gardener to assist you in answering your horticulture related questions.
Ask a Master Gardener line: 612-301-7590
Please leave a message and a Master Gardener volunteer will return your call within 48 hours.
Health and nutrition
Extension offers a variety of educational programs about nutrition and health in Stevens County. These programs 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.
Health and nutrition events in Stevens County
Learn more about staying healthy and eating well.
Statewide health and nutrition events
Join Extension educators and community partners in events that encourage health, wellbeing and good nutrition.
Health and nutrition news in Stevens County
Stay up to date with our health and nutrition news.
Family News
Find information that helps families make informed decisions leading to better health and wellbeing.
Use the Real Life, Good Food website to find recipes, cooking tips and physical activity ideas for a healthier life.
Stevens County Human Services, 320-208-6600
Stevens County Food Shelf, 320-589-7436
Sustainable communities
Extension engages Minnesotans to strengthen the social, civic, economic and technological capacity of their communities. We help create vibrant communities and enhance skills and knowledge in economics, leadership and civic engagement, and tourism.
Check our community research page for reports on county and community-focused topics relating to local economics, retaining businesses, growing retail markets, developing tourism, and more.
Local programs can be offered in collaboration with local community organizations and government agencies. Current programs include:
- Minnesota Agricultural and Rural Leadership (MARL)
- Red River Valley Emerging Leadership Program (ELP)
Contact an educator in your area for consultation, guidance and conversation about your community.
Minnesota is a great place to explore, understand and conserve the natural landscape. Extension education, volunteer and community science programs encourage people to become stewards of Minnesota’s public and private lands.
Volunteer. Natural resources volunteers track invasive species, detect forest pests and count native bees, among many other activities. You can also study to become a Minnesota Master Naturalist.
Extension's Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) connect Greater Minnesota communities and University of Minnesota knowledge and resources to support local sustainability projects. Working in partnership, RSDP supports community-driven projects in four focus areas: agriculture and food systems, clean energy, natural resources and resilient communities. Projects are supported by boards made up of local community members and University faculty and staff. Learn more about RSDP’s recent work in Stevens County and neighboring communities, and how to submit a project idea.
Statewide community development events
Join us at an event in your community.
Statewide natural resources events
Find opportunities to learn about the natural environment, how to care for your forest lands, and how you and your family can get out and explore nature around the state and in your own backyard.
Community development news
Find information on community-focused news.
My Minnesota Woods
Find out how to take care of your trees and enjoy Minnesota's beautiful woodlands.
Natural Resources News
From preserving our wetlands to combating invasive species, read about protecting and enjoying nature.
RSDP Happenings
Learn more about community-driven sustainability projects happening across Minnesota.