Extension RSDP unites rural communities with University of Minnesota resources.
Spring
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It’s common to hear students express a desire to make Minnesota a healthier, more prosperous place to live. But it's not an easy goal to pursue through college education alone.
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.
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Training and using safety equipment are two top ways to reduce the danger.
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Irrigating for quality crops while conserving water requires technology and the knowledge that powers it.
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University of Minnesota Extension has been a part of the national American Rose Trials for Sustainability (A.R.T.S.) program since 2015.
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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.