As farmers, gardeners, horticulturists, landscapers and others prepare for this year’s spring planting season, the Soil Testing Laboratory in …
The University of Minnesota Extension will host a sheep and goat webinar on Wednesday, May 3 starting at 7:30 p.m. CT. Dr. Scott Bowdridge, We…
Agriculture just might be going back to the future.Â
Eighty-five farm families and operations, the most in recent memory, were honored in August by the University of Minnesota at the 2022 Farm Fa…
A market box program at the Aitkin Farmers’ Market features locally grown produce and other pantry staples.Â
Sexual harassment – of both men and women – can be a serious issue in agriculturals settings, especially in large scale farming operations.
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The cool, wet spring led to planting delays in parts of the state. Others are dealing with flooding after planting.
On April 9, a group of about 20 local landowners gathered at the Ken and Charlotte Johnson family’s land south of Aitkin to learn about growin…
The United States Department of Agriculture/Natural Resources Conservation Service local work group meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 17 fr…
Registration is open for the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is designed for farmers and agricultural professi…
More than 4,000 FFA members, teachers, adult supporters and sponsors will gather April 24-26 for the first time in nearly three years, resumin…
The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau recognized 78 Minnesota farms as 2022 Century Farms.
Due to multiple detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Minnesota and surrounding states, the Minnesota Board of Animal Heal…
In response to recent news of new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) detected in Minnesota, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach ur…
The National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) is joining other agricultural justice organizations in launching the most inclusive survey of youn…
The legislative session is well underway, with several Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) priorities being heard in committees.
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) President Dan Glessing statement regarding the District Court ruling to return the gray wolf to the en…
Applications are now open for the Minnesota Farm Bureau’s Sesquicentennial Farm program, honoring Minnesota families that have owned their far…
Redemption Farm, Tamarack, is a new member of the American Angus Association, reported Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization he…
Pull up a chair and join in or bring the conversation with you as you go about your day. Whatever works best for you, join us this winter to d…
Nominations for the 2021 Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year are now open. The award honors female farmers across Minnesota who give their time …
University of Minnesota Extension, along with Minnesota Beef Council, will host four online Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and Secure Beef Suppl…
University of Minnesota Extension, along with Minnesota Beef Council, will host four online Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and Secure Beef Suppl…
Although it seemed like a long winter at times, spring seems to have finally come. Alfalfa fields seem to be coming out of dormancy and so far…
In partnership with American Family Insurance, the University of Minnesota Farm Safety & Health Team is launching a new series of farm saf…
In a process that happens every five years and involves a team of scientists, federal agency staffs and public review opportunities, a writing…
Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more are invited to apply for the 2021 Century Farm Program.
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