The newly selected Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador team consists of 31 youth from across the state who will serve as youth leaders and spokespeople for Minnesota 4-H.
Middendorf family, 2026 Farm Family of the Year
In honor of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer, Extension shines a light on the essential roles women play to lead their farms and communities to success, even through tough times.
Frog Tree Farm, one of Minnesota’s oldest continuously operated Black-owned family farms, is partnering with RSDP to create a heritage trail that celebrates Black rural history, art, and culture.
DeeDee LeMier believes using county lines to define how people actually live is outdated. Drawn in an era of horse-and-buggy travel, these borders made sense when long-distance trips were slow and daily life was local.
Minnesota's low-population areas often have limited resources. Empowering Small Minnesota Communities makes funding projects and planning easier.
As Northwest CERT regional coordinator, she helps connect the region with clean energy opportunities.
A Wadena man has transformed his family farm into a symbol of sustainable living and community leadership.
Biochar is produced by heating wood chips, plant clippings and other organic waste without oxygen. The end product is a lightweight black charcoal made up of carbon.