Maria Brekke’s 4-H experiences helped her build confidence, skills and a commitment to service that she still applies in the courtroom today.

Minnesota's low-population areas often have limited resources. Empowering Small Minnesota Communities makes funding projects and planning easier.

Egg substitutes do not work well in recipes with more than three eggs. Even when baking without eggs, the food still needs to be cooked thoroughly, especially if it contains flour. Bake all products ...

Join University of Minnesota Rice County Master Gardeners for the Rice County Garden Day at St. Olaf College in Northfield. There will be four educational sessions, a vendor fair, door prizes and a ...

State Ambassadors encourage youth to practice and promote mindfulness for the month of March as part of the 4-H statewide service project focusing on mental health.

Believe it or not, it’s already time to plant vegetables like onions, leeks, and celery, as well as a variety of flowers.

Christopher Brittain officially joined the RSDP team in October 2024, bringing a rich blend of experience to the table. Greg Schweser, director of Statewide Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, ...

State Ambassador Lili G. enjoys meeting youth from around the state at 4-H leadership events, such as BLU, and looks forward to attending YELLO for the first time this summer.

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

All individuals and families engaged in agriculture are invited to the Day at the Capitol event where you can contribute insights from your everyday experiences in agriculture. Whether you're tending ...

Adding compost to light, sandy soil helps it hold moisture and nutrients. Adding it to heavy soil improves drainage. Contain your compost in some type of structure 3 to 5 feet wide. Put your compost ...

Norovirus is extremely contagious causing vomiting and diarrhea. Norovirus is spread through person-to-person contact or by touching infected surfaces. Cleaning and decontaminating surfaces is ...