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A cool way growers maintain veggie freshness

An on-farm produce cooler can mean the difference between a crunchy carrot or a rubbery one, or sugar snap peas that actually snap.
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New RSDP sustainable agriculture director draws inspiration from the land

His journey, from a small North Carolina family farm to witnessing food insecurity in Bolivia, led him to the University of Minnesota, where he committed to improving food systems for everyone ...
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Rural entrepreneur builds her hometown grocery business and community

The Grygla General Store has been operating since 1910. Owner Cheyenne Irlbeck is proudly carrying that tradition forward with a little help from RSDP.
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How one volunteer’s work is creating ripple effects

Detectors Core Course, McCormick constructed monitoring rakes for herself and for the lake association, bringing what she learned back to others in the group.
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Master Gardener returns to hometown to plant trees — and memories — with students

John Nordlund attended elementary school in Gibbon, where one Arbor Day a visitor came to plant two crabapple trees with his class. Now a Master Gardener, he decided to give back to his hometown.
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2026 Climate Adaptation Awards honor Minnesota environmental leaders

The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership hosts the awards each spring to celebrate and accelerate environmental stewardship across the state.
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Open for exploration

Dedicated University of Minnesota Extension Master Naturalist and Master Gardener volunteers have worked to keep the Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center open on weekends, in addition to providing ...
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Preparing your vegetable garden for fall

At this point in the season, there are a few things left to do to help transition your garden to winter and to prepare for next season.
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Extension news and highlights

John Nordlund attended elementary school in Gibbon, where one Arbor Day a visitor came to plant two crabapple trees with his class. Now a Master Gardener, he decided to give back to his hometown. The ...
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Colorado potato beetle

Beetles are oval and 3/8 inch long. Have a yellow-orange prothorax (the area behind the head) and yellowish-white wing covers with 10 narrow black stripes. Females lay clusters of bright ...
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Selecting trees and shrubs for windbreaks

The effectiveness of a windbreak depends on choosing the right trees and shrubs and planting them at the right density and spacing. Choosing the best trees and shrubs for your situation is extremely ...
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Extension in Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community.