Amy Baldwin is the community development director with Otter Tail County, and she will highlight Otter Tail County’s Big ...

What factors are affecting Greater Minnesota's economy? Read about our research study. Learn how 'it's not your grandmother's rural economy anymore.' ...

Stress and change Managing stress begins with self-care. Fortunately, there are many things you can do at home and on your own schedule to support your mental health, maintain healthy communication ...

Oats were once a major Minnesota crop, with about 4 million acres planted annually on average until the early 1960s. But in 2025, oats accounted for only 195,000 planted acres in Minnesota, and those ...

There’s a silver lining to this arctic blast: emerald ash borer (EAB) larvae overwintering in ash trees may die in high numbers.

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

Ruminant stomachs have four compartments: the rumen, the reticulum, the omasum and the abomasum. Rumen microbes ferment feed and produce volatile fatty acids, which is the cow’s main energy source.

Not cooked to the recommended minimum internal temperature. Not held at the proper temperature. Not cooled or reheated properly. Temperature danger zone: 41 to 135 degrees F. The longer food is in the ...

The University of Minnesota Extension poultry team brings university research to the commercial poultry industry and small-scale producers that translates into increased profits and healthier poultry ...

Arrange for us to come and teach on this important topic. Excellent resource for employee groups, community organizations, and more.

Cooking Matters courses offer practical nutrition information, hands-on food preparation, and food budgeting and shopping.

Extension educators offer face-to-face training to school food service professionals. Topics include increasing participation in school breakfast, managing food allergens, lowering sodium, reducing ...