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Pumpkin grower meetup

Reflect on the 2025 pumpkin growing season and prepare for 2026. Breeders, Extension vegetable educators, and other growers will join in on this Zoom conversation to discuss pumpkins.
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Women in Ag Network

The Women in Ag Network is a collaboration between the University of Minnesota Extension and Minnesota’s Farm Service Agency. It provides educational opportunities and events that enhance women’s ...
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Early tax careers

The Early Tax Careers webinar is a one-day class designed for tax practitioners in their first through fifth years of practice seeking deeper proficiency. The program dives into the comprehensive ...
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Volunteer naturalists create lasting impact across the state

Volunteer naturalists create lasting impact across the state This year, Extension’s Minnesota Master Naturalist program is celebrating its 20th anniversary, looking back to its early days in 2005, ...
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November garden checklist

Protect your trees and shrubs from animals and winter sun, take care of garden tools, and it’s time to bring out the ...
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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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Become a certified COMET facilitator

Join the University of Minnesota Extension, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and the Minnesota Department of Health for a state-wide network dedicated to promoting mental and emotional ...
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4-H Tasty Tuesdays: Youth chefs in the kitchen - Holiday edition

Join us from the comfort of your kitchen on Tuesday evenings to prepare your favorite holiday dishes. Along with cooking, ...
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3 ways to support food shelves in Minnesota

Food shelves are vital community resource hubs for people experiencing hunger. Here are three ways you can support Minnesota food shelves.
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Extension courses and events

Featured events Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Minnesota Irrigator Program 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sherburne History Center Event subject (s): Agriculture business Crops ...
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Composting in home gardens

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 ...
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My Minnesota Woods

My Minnesota Woods provides timely articles on sustainable forest management and achieving forest stewardship goals. Sign up to receive our monthly email newsletter. "Fall is a great time to scout for ...