Extension news and highlights

Tips for making the most of crop rotations in tight spaces.

Q and A with Kate Walker, U of M Extension specialist in youth work practice.

Making maple syrup takes time, but is it is rewarding and easy. Three or four trees can yield about 20 to 30 gallons of sap, enough to make 1/2 to 3/4 of a gallon of syrup.

Day-neutral strawberries continue producing new flowers and fruit throughout the season. They will produce fruit as long as temperatures stay between 40 and 90 degrees F, and are an annual alternative to June-bearing strawberries.

Spring is just around the corner and now is the time to start seeds indoors.

"Suicide is the most preventable form of death in the world and every single person can play a role in preventing it," says Wilmes, offering info on stress symptoms, responding and referring for help.

Knowledge and planning can help you prepare for a public health emergency. 

Producers that miss the deadline for revenue protection programs of the 2018 Farm Bill will not receive payment for 2019 crops. Find out more on a March 5 Farm Bill webinar.

When an historic auditorium was at risk, community members imagined a new future for the beloved building.

Halal and kosher are faith practices related to foods that are permissible to eat. Both present market opportunities for Minnesota farmers and businesses.