Cucumbers grow best in warm weather. Start seeds indoors in late April for transplants. Sow seed directly in the garden after soil has warmed, usually in May. Plastic mulch and row covers allow ...

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 ...

Education Program works with Minnesota’s produce farmers to develop and implement on-farm food safety plans. Who needs a ...

Extension Fruit and Vegetable Production educators and specialistswork with growers to enhance profitability and ...

The newly selected Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador team consists of 31 youth from across the state who will serve as youth leaders and spokespeople for Minnesota 4-H.

After more than 20 years in a corporate career, Tom Nechodomu was looking for a fresh start during the COVID-19 pandemic. He turned to baking bread.

Extension partners with the University of Minnesota Bee Lab on a diverse array of projects to support high-quality research and offer educational programming about bees. Pollinators help plants that ...

Extension's rural stress task force provides rural Minnesota families and communities with education and resources to help weather difficult times.

Extension lives at the intersection of scientifically sound research and the needs of Minnesota’s families, organizations and communities. Your investment in Extension ensures that we continue to help ...

Minnesota 4-H is the largest youth development program in the state, serving over 50,000 young people every year. We offer hands-on learning opportunities across Minnesota for youth in kindergarten ...

Onions (Allium cepa) have relatives that include garlic, chives, leeks and shallots. Storage onions grown in Minnesota generally are long-day types that require 14 or more hours of daylight to form ...

How do I deal with flies? How do I find a good farrier? How do I prevent unwanted behaviors? Find useful information from University of Minnesota Extension equine experts on caring for horses and ...