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Rethinking (rural) housing: How we're getting it wrong, why it matters everywhere, and what to do

Amy Baldwin is the community development director with Otter Tail County, and she will highlight Otter Tail County’s Big ...
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Deep freeze could kill emerald ash borer larvae

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

Beyond county lines: how mobile data is redrawing the map of community life

DeeDee LeMier believes using county lines to define how people actually live is outdated. Drawn in an era of horse-and-buggy ...
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Cooking Matters Minnesota courses

Cooking Matters courses offer practical nutrition information, hands-on food preparation, and food budgeting and shopping.
Extension at the University of Minnesota

Participatory funding

Participatory funding is the process of individuals working together to determine how grants and philanthropic gifts are distributed in their communities.
Extension at the University of Minnesota

Cooking Matters volunteer positions

Cooking Matters volunteer opportunities include serving as a culinary instructor, a class manager, a class shopper and a class assistant.
Extension at the University of Minnesota

Training for school food service professionals

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 ...
Extension at the University of Minnesota

Health care directive workshop

Arrange for us to come and teach on this important topic. Excellent resource for employee groups, community organizations, and more.
Extension at the University of Minnesota

2026 Cow-Calf Days - Staples

In its 53rd year, University of Minnesota Extension’s Cow-Calf Days event is one of Minnesota’s leading sources of information, technology and research for cow-calf producers.
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U of M Extension in the news

Each day, Extension educators and researchers share expertise in the news, and Extension participants share their experiences. Enjoy this small selection of relevant and inspiring stories from 2025!
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Container gardening for small spaces: big beauty in tiny places

Think you need a big backyard to grow a garden? Think again. Whether you’ve got a sunny balcony, a front stoop, or just a few feet of patio, container gardening lets you turn even the smallest space ...