Credits for the Spring 2023 issue of Source magazine.
2023
![Chef Emily stands in front of her brick oven, which has logs below it, holding out a very large pepperoni pizza.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Emily%20Knudsen%20Pleasant%20Grove%20Pizza%20Farm.jpeg?h=1dde08b6&itok=h_ekUkza)
Minnesota's showcase of rural innovation expands, yet has more potential for success.
Everyone can share in the anticipation of a tasty local nut crop
![Person pouring water into a testing machine.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Testing%20Water.jpg?h=2019dc2d&itok=Y4dPuNS4)
There are an estimated 980,000 privately owned wells in Minnesota. A new community-based approach to well water testing is gaining momentum, working to keep well-sourced drinking water safe for Minnesotans.
More than 2,000 Minnesota youth choose the 4-H dog project each year. They can advance from obedience basics to competing in shows and knowledge bowls.
![Zachary Paige](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Zachary%20Page%20Table%20RSDP.jpg?h=01f292c2&itok=nF_tWQMT)
New sustainable food systems coordinator Zachary Paige brings rich experience growing good food, community connections and partnerships to the NW RSDP region and statewide.
![Hikaru Peterson with students](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Hikaru%20Peterson%20with%20students.jpg?h=a234f093&itok=yDSC052a)
Faculty, staff, researchers and students showcase the partnerships between RSDP, the College of Design and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences.
![Three children practice using a fire extinguisher outdoors.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/kids-fire-extinguisher-outside.jpg?h=0e985e45&itok=5chObfvN)
Training and using safety equipment are two top ways to reduce the danger.
![A man in front of a crowd explaining.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/IMG-9692.jpg?h=f6fa2b86&itok=0PqJBYsn)
Irrigating for quality crops while conserving water requires technology and the knowledge that powers it.
![close up of very full and ruffled pale pink roses in bloom with a few still just buds.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/RosaEasyEleganceHeadoverHeelltpink-01-5426-1-1-536x715.jpg?h=17130bc9&itok=Ne1no7bJ)
University of Minnesota Extension has been a part of the national American Rose Trials for Sustainability (A.R.T.S.) program since 2015.