Extension launches 2014 farm bill crops education seminars
The seminars are offered at 72 locations from early December through January and will be led by Extension educators and FSA staff; no registration is required. farm-bill-dairy-fsa-extension-education...
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Spotted lanternfly is now in U.S.
December 9, 2014 11:03 AM Jeffrey Hahn, Extension Entomologist A new invasive insect species from Asia, the spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, was discovered last month in Pennsylvania. Despite...
View ArticleGrowing Sunflowers in 2015
The latest information on growing sunflowers and possible markets outlets. Sunflower is also one of the few crops that have Act of God (AOG) contracts. If you t are looking for information on sunflower...
View ArticleLocal Foods College, begins Jan. 13. Free webinar. Register now.
Local Foods College is a series of eight sessions, meeting at 6 PM on Tuesdays from January 13 to March 3, 2015. Free Webinar Participation $25 Beginner Vegetable Growers Manual This is the fourth year...
View ArticleReduce chances of frozen septic systems
With colder temperatures on the way and little or no snow cover to insulate septic systems, your system may need some help to keep from freezing. “Place a layer of mulch (8-12 inches) over the pipes,...
View ArticleMDA and FSA to host town hall meetings on wolf depredation and livestock...
PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) will host a series of town hall meetings in northern Minnesota to...
View ArticleSHORELAND ISSUES and SOLUTIONS…LET’S TALK ABOUT THEM! Panel-Lead Open...
Crow Wing County Extension and Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District have worked together to develop and coordinate informal discussion gatherings for 2015! SHORELAND ISSUES &...
View ArticleUPDATE ON Avian influenza information and resources
Biosecurity for Backyard Flocks University of Minnesota Extension In order to help flock owners to keep their birds healthy by preventing disease, biosecurity is a must! For further information, view...
View ArticleSpring has sprung and Ticks are out!
http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/ticks-and-their-control/ Tips on Personal Protection Ticks usually crawl onto people below the knees and then crawl upwards. When you are outdoors in...
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