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Chaga can be found on birch trees in forests across Minnesota and is prized for its medicinal uses.
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Changing temperatures and sporadic growing seasons threaten the iconic landscapes of the Northwoods, but a new market of climate-smart tree seedlings and research from a project supported by Northeast RSDP are helping the region’s forests and economy adapt.
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A recent multilingual project led by Cooperativa Agua Gorda and supported by Central RSDP is connecting the immigrant-owned, organic produce farm in Long Prairie to new markets and University of Minnesota resources.
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Covid-19 is teaching us all to learn about science in real time. A great example of this is how recommendations for transition cow diets were developed.
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Minnesota rural grocery stores are finding ways to adapt such as by strengthening connections to the local food system. Learn key findings from Extension RSDP's latest statewide survey.
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Read about the economic impact of small businesses in Rochester and Olmsted County, Minnesota.
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Robotic milking systems require excellent management for success.
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Listen as we speak with tribal leader Joe Nayquonabe, Jr. about his resiliency, the pandemic and his leadership journey.
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We have some nice weather forecasted that most likely will give us one more opportunity to wrap up those last tasks before winter settles in.
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With assistance from the Clean Energy Resource Teams, districts across Greater Minnesota are exploring how solar can save money on energy bills, demonstrate leadership in sustainability and provide educational opportunities to students.
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