Private landowners steward their piece of Minnesota’s forested acres for future generations, with the help of Extension’s Woodland Stewards program.

Taking action on food security, Master Gardener volunteers like Brenda Langerud donated 63,372 pounds of produce to food shelves in 2025 — and 2026 numbers are coming in strong.

To help meet this growing need, the Saint Peter Area Food Shelf reached out to Extension about a SuperShelf transformation.

Education that improves lives has to sink in deeply — and stay there so participants can use it. Extension makes that happen through proven instructional methods.

Dozens of third- to fifth-grade scholars took part in an immersive learning journey that blends Hmong history and culture, nutrition education and hands-on gardening.

If you’ve noticed fresh mounds, wilting plants, or collapsing turf, you may be dealing with one of Minnesota’s most persistent underground pests, pocket gophers.

Climate change isn’t a distant threat; it’s already reshaping our communities, ecosystems, and economies today. Our training equips architects, engineers, and planners with skills and practical tools ...

The University of Minnesota Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic can test seed, plants and field soil for the presence of Ditylenchus dipsaci, the stem and bulb nematode. Contact the clinic for more ...

Erv Berglund uncovers nature’s secrets through University of Minnesota Extension Offal Wildlife Watching Project.

Northwest Minnesota needs new leaders. As Minnesotans age, they are seeking new leaders to step in to lead. And as civic organizations change, they need different kinds of leaders to face the future.

In fall, the goal is to help roses harden off, stay healthy, and head into winter strong enough to bloom again in spring.

Why are shoreland trees important? Trees and shrubs are an excellent, inexpensive and attractive way to control runoff and erosion. Adapted to the local climate. Usually has strong, well-established ...