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Bringing renter education into high school classrooms

University of Minnesota Extension and BestPrep are expanding access to tenant education for Minnesota high school students.
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A cool way growers maintain veggie freshness

An on-farm produce cooler can mean the difference between a crunchy carrot or a rubbery one, or sugar snap peas that actually snap.
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New RSDP sustainable agriculture director draws inspiration from the land

His journey, from a small North Carolina family farm to witnessing food insecurity in Bolivia, led him to the University of Minnesota, where he committed to improving food systems for everyone ...
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Rural entrepreneur builds her hometown grocery business and community

The Grygla General Store has been operating since 1910. Owner Cheyenne Irlbeck is proudly carrying that tradition forward with a little help from RSDP.
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Master Gardener returns to hometown to plant trees — and memories — with students

John Nordlund attended elementary school in Gibbon, where one Arbor Day a visitor came to plant two crabapple trees with his class. Now a Master Gardener, he decided to give back to his hometown.
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Preparing your vegetable garden for fall

At this point in the season, there are a few things left to do to help transition your garden to winter and to prepare for next season.
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Ground ivy (creeping Charlie)

Ground ivy (also known as creeping Charlie) is a member of the mint family with scalloped, opposite leaves, square stems and rooting at its nodes. Hand removal can be effective if repeated. Chemical ...
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Saving vegetable seeds

Tomatoes, peppers, beans and peas are good choices for seed saving. They have flowers that are self-pollinating and seeds that require little or no special treatment before storage. Seeds from ...
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Selecting trees and shrubs for windbreaks

The effectiveness of a windbreak depends on choosing the right trees and shrubs and planting them at the right density and spacing. Choosing the best trees and shrubs for your situation is extremely ...
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RAS (Reticular Activating System)

How can you use your subconscious mind to help you focus on the positive in your community? Learn how to ignite your RAS for good. Note: Two for You written transcripts are generated using a ...
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Colorado potato beetle

Beetles are oval and 3/8 inch long. Have a yellow-orange prothorax (the area behind the head) and yellowish-white wing covers with 10 narrow black stripes. Females lay clusters of bright ...
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Horse care and management

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 ...