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Heidi Roop will support President Biden’s climate agenda by helping deliver federal climate-related data, tools, resources and services to help the nation manage climate risks and implement solutions.
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Congratulations to the 2024 Minnesota 4-H scholarship recipients! These 14 outstanding 4-H youth and alumni across Minnesota stood out among approximately 103 applications.
![Mark Seeley presented a 2024 Climate Adaptation Award to Mia Rocha.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/MarkSeeley-MiaRocha-mcap.jpg?h=463c16c1&itok=4DgP82gI)
The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) honored six leaders in climate adaptation from across the state, recognizing exceptional achievements in agriculture, community organizing, social justice and the arts.
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Crop scouts in the 4-H plant science program get competitive, with world-class mentors to make the learning stick.
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The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) recently launched an interactive online tool that offers highly localized future climate information for Minnesota.
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Helga the Hereford, a full-size cow model, allows beef and dairy producers to practice critical skills and ask questions in a non-emergency, low-pressure situation before needing to use the skills on a live animal.
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SW Minnesota farmers experienced a drastic reduction in farm income in 2023 caused by weather challenges coupled with decreasing corn and soybean prices, increased costs and challenging profitability for the dairy and hog sectors.
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Minnesota and North Dakota share a border, a river valley and Extension research.
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Hungry animals are just a symptom of your dug-up lawn’s actual problem: white grubs.
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University of Minnesota Extension helps farmer Rae Rusnak and Minnesota’s other 3,500 fruit and vegetable producers prevent illness through training in Good Agricultural Practices.
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