Children at Friendship Place in Rochester’s Meadow Park neighborhood learn science, wellness and gardening skills, guided by caring Extension volunteers and staff.

Improved profitability allowed the average Minnesota farm to make modest gains in working capital and net-worth growth during 2025.

Seed potatoes are now available for purchase in area stores. Even if your garden is still a soggy mess, you can grab a bag of seed potatoes and start planning your garden.

Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities (YELLO) builds life-long skills and connects youth from across the state.

All ash trees are susceptible to emerald ash borer (EAB). Choosing the right replacement tree species depends on the surrounding plant community. Disease-resistant elms are commonly-recommended to ...

The University of Minnesota Extension sheep and goat team hosts this webinar with Janet McNally of Tamarack Lamb and Wool, who will talk about livestock guardian dogs. Learn from Janet’s years of ...

Join us for a lively virtual cooking experience designed for youth in kindergarten and up. Participants will learn about the traditions and celebration of Cinco de Mayo and then prepare a dish ...

Whether you’re a seasoned landscaper, just starting to garden, or need help with an established plot, we have guidelines and best practices for growing healthy plants in your yard and garden. The ...

Washington County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community.

Fermentation is a preservation method that uses naturally occurring, good bacteria to turn carbohydrates into acid. The acid produced lowers the pH of the food. This page focuses on lactic acid ...

Read the charts below to find out how long you should keep certain foods in the refrigerator or freezer.

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is an important green vegetable in Minnesota. Small, edible floral shoots make up a broccoli plant’s head. You can eat the tender, bright green flower stalks ...