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A Zestar apple on a tree.

Time to harvest fruit and nuts, check lilacs for fungal diseases, plant perennials, and start prepping houseplants to return indoors.

Teenagers in a cooking class.

University of Minnesota Extension program helps Karen American teens in Ramsey County build healthy eating habits students and get hands-on experience in the kitchen.

A woman in a safety vest and hard hat stands in front of the fenced off 4-H Building entrance.

Amanda Kieffer went from exhibiting 4-H projects in the 4-H Building to overseeing its renovation as a senior engineer.

Photo of Serdar Mamedov.

Mamedov will pursue leadership development that advances community-driven initiatives to help scale culturally responsive food infrastructure in Minnesota and beyond.

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