Extension News and Highlights

David Aguilera of Bemidji feels inspired by the documentary series “World War II in Colour,” and has made some videos on his own. The member of the Buena Vista Bear Tracks 4-H club in Beltrami County was one of 28 youth given a great opportunity when University of Minnesota Extension’s 4-H youth program and the local filmmaking community offered a workshop on the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus.

Extension Master Gardeners field more than 5,000 questions yearly from fairgoers about everything imaginable in yards and gardens

If you go to the "Great Minnesota Get-Together," be sure to participate in fun and educational University of Minnesota Extension opportunities. Extension discovers science-based solutions, delivers practical education and engages Minnesotans to build a better future.

Approaching a retail case at your local grocery store can be mesmerizing! Some cases have built in background reflection mirrors, LED lighting and can be filled with many products and packaging styles. Regardless of the scenery, meat can be labeled with attributes such as local, dry aged, and natural, for example.

The stress rippling through ag might start on the farm but it doesn’t end there. That’s why the Minnesota Department of Agriculture hosted “Navigating Conflict and Tough Conversations” this summer, drawing upon the expertise of Extension educator Denise Stromme.

Over 200 youth demonstrated teamwork, creativity and innovation at the 4-H Engineering Design Challenge.

Tre Goode and Leah Polejewski are both Minnesota 4-H summer interns. Each of them brings a powerful combination of energy and expertise to their work. Each of them is taking on challenges that give the chance to lead.

One thing is guaranteed in life - people influence other people. For Josie Schloten of Rock County, this is how she became involved in 4-H.

At the end of eighth grade, many people are thinking about what the summer and high school years will bring. Not Ali Schroer. She chose that moment to start developing a brand new 4-H club in her county. One year later, that club is a reality.