Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Ellianna H. shares the experience of refurbishing and showing a 1952 camper for the state fair and looks ahead to October with National 4-H Week, Oct. 4-10.
No matter where you live in the state, it pays to take basic preparation steps now so you’re prepared when it matters most, says Seth Spencer, Extension educator in climate adaptation and resilience.
A warm, sunny afternoon after a cool stretch triggers Asian lady beetles to find winter shelter. Suddenly, they’re everywhere, gathering on warm walls, clustering on light colored siding, and crawling along window frames.
Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Elsa S. reflects on her personal growth in the State Arts-In program and looks ahead with this year's 4-H State Ambassador team.
The awards were presented on Sept. 22, beginning with Distinguished Friend, State Representative Paul Torkelson.
Taking action on food security, Master Gardener volunteers like Brenda Langerud donated 63,372 pounds of produce to food shelves in 2025 — and 2026 numbers are coming in strong.
Private landowners steward their piece of Minnesota’s forested acres for future generations, with the help of Extension’s Woodland Stewards program.
Education that improves lives has to sink in deeply — and stay there so participants can use it. Extension makes that happen through proven instructional methods.
2025 was the fourth consecutive year of record demand for food assistance. To help meet this growing need, the Saint Peter Area Food Shelf reached out to Extension about a SuperShelf transformation.
Thirty-five Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Tech Transfer program (AGREETT) faculty and Extension educators at the University of Minnesota focus on topics ranging from healthy herds to sustainable food systems.
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