Extension news and highlights

A different approach to healthy living education means fun and learning for youth and their families in Northwest Minnesota.

A weekly online meet-up for children has encouraged healthy living at home for the whole family.

Researchers at WCROC in Morris took a look at four common bell pepper varieties to determine which variety would produce best for the home gardener.

It is time to prune your fruit trees! The UMN Extension Horticulture team has you covered with videos and instructions on how to prune home apple trees. 

Keep yourself busy this winter by taking part in our weekly nature activity challenge. This week see if you can find an animal wearing winter camouflage.

Companion planting is an efficient way to use space in the garden. Plant vegetables and flowers in mutually beneficial arrangements to protect your most prized plants from insects. 

Although COVID-19 changed how we socialize with others, 4-H maintained steady opportunities for families to learn, make connections and find joy in their communities. 3,520 youth engaged in 4-H programs across Northeast Minnesota last year.

Saving money often seems difficult since there are so many demands on our spending, but there are ways to establish a habit and stash away some needed funds. Join the national conversation.

Extension educators continue to support and spread the word about food access to struggling Minnesota families. Pandemic EBT is providing additional food benefits to eligible families with children.

Keep yourself busy this winter by taking part in our weekly nature activity challenge. This week we're getting down and dirty to examine what our local wildlife has left behind.