2019

Keep animals safe and well-cared for during extreme winter weather.

Some best practices for feeding your cattle in the winter months and how you can minimize costs.

A food forest combines trees, shrubs, vines, perennials and self-seeding annuals to provide edible fruits and nuts. Rather than individually maintained parcels, the entire food forest is open to the public for harvest. The idea is to create an ecosystem that protects the soil, provides healthy foods, and requires minimal labor to be productive.

Consumer interest in experiencing closer connections to their food is contributing to a growth in agritourism offerings in Minnesota. Events like the Central RSDP-supported Salsa Fest provide opportunities to connect with growers and makers of value-added products such as salsa.

Beef cattle raised with hormone implants are an economical and sustainable option for meat eaters concerned about producing more food with fewer resources.

Consistent decision-making processes for farm management can lead to better outcomes over time.