Extension news and highlights

If you're seeing some of your favorite varieties sold out on seed company websites, that might not mean that there is an actual shortage of seeds. There are reasons for seed shortages and ways to get access to the seeds you need.

Giving a flowering indoor plant or cut flowers is a great way to tell people how much they mean to you on Valentine's Day.

Where have all the bugs gone? Both our insect friends and foes have different strategies for surviving a Minnesota winter.

Keep yourself busy this winter by taking part in our weekly nature activity challenge. This week visit some open water to see what animals you can spot.

In 2020, Master Gardener volunteers rated tomatoes, mini-cucumbers, cauliflower, basil, red lettuce, portulaca and white larkspur. 

Last year, 11,772 youth explored leadership through 4-H programs like Minnesota State Ambassadors  and 4-H Dairy Project.

Keep yourself busy this winter by taking part in our weekly nature activity challenge. This week try taking a walk in the woods during a snowy, moonlit night.

Chaga can be found on birch trees in forests across Minnesota and is prized for its medicinal uses.

When the Minnesota Army National Guard needed educational assistance for their fitness course, they partnered with Extension Family Development.

The University of Minnesota Extension recently launched a new opportunity for teens. The Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador program is a year-long experience for youth to refine their leadership skills, explore and advocate for agricultural issues, and expand their professional network.