Credits for the Spring 2023 issue of Source magazine.
Source
![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
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.
![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.
![A girl sits on a quilt with a rainbow honeycomb design.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/bee-quilt-w-toddler.jpg?h=937561ab&itok=FSEOUHD2)
Beekeeping in Minnesota has to face unique challenges like winter, mites and more.
![Portrait of Dean Bev Durgan.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Durgan_Bev_126-edit.jpg?h=19bd71b1&itok=OkfNthCm)
Extension is an ever-changing and growing organization, and this edition of Source showcases the impact and the innovation of Extension’s educational programming across our state.
![winter rye growing low to the ground in early spring while a man's hand and work boot can be seen and he leans down to touch it](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/WinterWheat-154%20c.jpg?h=0ade8354&itok=dDwszs2u)
Planting some small grains in the fall presents opportunities in a changing climate