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From the county fair to the C-suite

From the county fair to the C-suite The first time Lanette Shaffer Werner stepped into a corporate office wasn't for a job interview – it was on a field trip with her East Cambridge Cubs 4-H Club. As ...
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Bee Veterans workshops open the door to the sweet life for Lakeville family

Brandon Schrader, a squadron commander with the U.S. Air Force Reserve, is one of Minnesota’s newest Bee Veterans participants.
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Animal ambitions: 4-H alumni with livestock projects make their mark

These projects teach animal handling and life skills, but for many, they will also translate into future careers.
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An overview of the University of Minnesota Rural Health Program

The core initiatives of the Rural Health Program include: Rural Health Policy Postdoctoral Program: For researchers ...
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Extension news and highlights

The BLU workshop empowers young people in grades 6 and up to explore their potential while learning what true leadership looks like in today’s world. Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Laura M. reflects ...
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Spruce budworm symposium

Join UMN Extension and local natural resource professionals at this landowner workshop to learn about the ecology and management of spruce budworm. This event will include indoor classroom sessions ...
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Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors

For over 55 years, the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador program has offered leadership and civic engagement to 4-H members and their communities through service, promotion and education across the state ...
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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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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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What is diatomaceous earth?

Up close, you can see the shells of the tiny creatures that make up diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth is environmentally friendly and easy for gardeners to find, but what is it? In what ...
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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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Inoculating garden legumes

Nitrogen is critical for plant growth and development. Most plants take up nitrogen from the soil, but the legume family of plants can take nitrogen directly from the air (air is almost 80% nitrogen ...