Extension news and highlights

Whether youth have a horse in their backyard or have never once had the pleasure of holding the reins, 4-H has learning experiences that give every horse lover opportunities to grow.

Buying real trees grown on local farms supports local businesses and lowers your carbon footprint!

Squirrels are pretty smart when it comes to stealing birdseed from backyard feeders. Stopping them can be tricky, but what might keep the squirrels away could also hurt the birds you want to attract.

Read about the economic impact of small businesses in Rochester and Olmsted County, Minnesota.

Extension Educator Ryan Pesch discusses the importance of supporting local retail this holiday season.

4-H STEM programming, from engineering to drone racing to polymer science, offers youth of all ages the chance to explore and discover a universe of exciting opportunities. 

Kathy Kneeland, Robbinsdale Area Schools, is engaging students through the University of Minnesota Outdoor Investigations in the STEM Classroom program.

Hurrying to prune can do more harm than good. Find out when to start pruning fruits in Minnesota.

Poorly applied deicing salts can pollute groundwater, burn plants, and raise salt levels in soil.

4-H photography challenge gets youth outside exploring the beauty of fall.