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Over 150 youth from across Minnesota planted seeds of leadership at state 4-H leadership conference

YELLO, the state 4-H leadership conference, brings together 4-H youth to explore personal growth, develop leadership skills and connect with peers and mentors.
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Boundary Waters wildfires: 10 things you can do

Learn 10 practical ways to stay safe, manage stress and support others during wildfires in and near the Boundary Waters.
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Announcing the 2026-27 Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors

The newly selected Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador team consists of 31 youth from across the state who will serve as youth leaders and spokespeople for Minnesota 4-H.
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Fungal diseases: A mid-summer garden challenge

Wildlife is part of gardening life, and so is the ritual of trying to outsmart them. Some tactics work. Some don’t.
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Minnesota 4-H

Minnesota 4-H is the largest youth development program in the state, serving over 50,000 young people every year.
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A journey from cottage foods to wholesale producer

After more than 20 years in a corporate career, Tom Nechodomu was looking for a fresh start during the COVID-19 pandemic. He turned to baking bread.
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Growing safe food

Education Program works with Minnesota’s produce farmers to develop and implement on-farm food safety plans. Who needs a ...
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Coping with rural stress

Extension's rural stress task force provides rural Minnesota families and communities with education and resources to help weather difficult times.
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Youth program quality

A practical guide to help youth development professionals engage young people in high-quality positive youth development experiences regardless of the learning environment.
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Vegetable farming in Minnesota

Extension Fruit and Vegetable Production educators and specialistswork with growers to enhance profitability and ...
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Youth learning and readiness

A practical guide to help youth development professionals engage young people in high-quality positive youth development experiences regardless of the learning environment.
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Healthy eating

Extension helps Minnesotans make healthy eating choices, move their bodies more, and gain access to nutritious good food. Our nutrition experts offer tailored resources and programs across the ...