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Minnesota 87: Extension in every county

Counties (A-Z)

An older man helps a young boy hold a white chicken on a farm with a smiling woman.
Aitkin

Connecting community through local agriculture initiatives

A Master Gardener smiling and talking with a plant sale attendee.
Anoka

Annual Master Gardener sale nurtures green thumbs

Two people standing in front of a wall primed with paint. One holds a paint roller and the other a paint bucket and brush.
Becker

Transforming isolation into connection at CornerStone Center

An adult and child explore a bright field filled with tall, blooming sunflowers.
Beltrami

A forensic photographer’s second act in Minnesota’s wilderness

Three women examine a lush green crop in a sunny field, with one woman taking notes on a notepad.
Benton

Optimizing the alfalfa harvest for dairy success

A group of people laugh while sorting fresh green and red lettuce into large bins.
Big Stone

Loading up lunch trays with local food

Karen Wright interviews a guest on the radio.
Blue Earth

Karen Wright goes on-air for climate and community

Tom Portner in a field with cows in the background.
Brown

Field days demonstrate soil benefits of livestock and cover crops

Two people in a classroom setting use a red handheld device to test food samples.
Carlton

Supporting Minnesota cottage food producers in person and online

Two women and two young girls sit together for a formal family studio portrait.
Carver

Helping young moms build a brighter future

A woman in a maroon shirt and cap tends to plants in a lush garden.
Cass

A new chapter for the Remer Community Garden

A man stands before a seated group of people giving a presentation on a large screen.
Chippewa

Caring conversations support mental wellbeing

About the Minnesota 87 project

Spend time in any Minnesota county and you will almost certainly encounter University of Minnesota Extension. Our faculty and staff, volunteers, participants, alumni and partners are woven into the fabric of rural, urban and suburban Minnesota life. This project showcases Extension in action through photos, stories and a sampling of the many ways Extension touched the lives of people in every county in 2025.

© 2026 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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