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Growing Minds, Growing Skills: Super Sitters

We’re excited to bring you the next topic in the Growing Minds, Growing Skills Academy series: Super Sitters!Each session will be packed with useful tips, engaging activities, and practical knowledge ...
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Extension in Washington County

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

Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Laura M. reflects on what she calls a life-changing experience at National 4-H Conference and encourages older 4-H youth to apply for the 2026 event.
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Avian influenza basics for urban and backyard poultry owners

Avian influenza harms poultry flocks, especially if it’s highly pathogenic (HPAI). Always report any signs of disease to your state agency or veterinarian. Preventing disease is the best way to keep ...
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Potassium for crop production

Potassium (K) is an essential nutrient for plant growth. It’s classified as a macronutrient because plants take up large quantities of K during their life cycle. Minnesota soils can supply some K for ...
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Better together: shared interdependence connects rural and urban communities

Ellen Wolter doesn’t see rural and urban communities as worlds apart. Learn about conversations that are bridging the two ...
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Scouting for invasive species this fall

"Fall is a great time to scout for invasive plants because they stay green longer than native species," says Hana Kim, Extension educator.
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November 4-H State Ambassador update

Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Laura M. reflects on what she calls a life-changing experience at National 4-H Conference and encourages older 4-H youth to apply for the 2026 event.
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Five RSDP board leaders bridging campus and community

RSDP regional boards and work groups bring community leaders and University faculty and staff together to advance sustainability in Greater Minnesota.
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Minnesota 4-H regional horse meeting

The next regional horse meeting will be Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon, on Zoom. Zoom meeting information will be provided via email.Minnesota 4-H regional horse meetings are designed to ...
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Ask Extension: Do fertilizers help or hurt plants?

We apply fertilizer to promote healthy plant growth including budding, flowers, fruit production and, in some cases, seed or nut production. Plants use a tremendous amount of energy to flower and ...
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A new plant hardiness zone map from the USDA

With its higher resolution and more accurate zonal information, the new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM) can be helpful as you plan your garden or landscape. While the PHZM is a helpful resource, ...