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Registration open for Polk County Annie’s Project Workshop

Polk County Extension invites women in agriculture from across the region to for 2025 Annie’s Project 101, which is set to take place in January. Heather Dufault of Polk County Extension tells us more about the Annie’s Project program, and what its purpose is.  Since Extension has started offering it Dufault says that Annie’s Project…
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December 9, 2024 0

Extension offering free Farm Transition Retreat 

University of Minnesota Extension will be holding a free Farm Transition Retreat on Friday, March 22 at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Polk County Extension Educator Heather Dufault tells us more.  Dufault also shares how you can get registered for this free event and explains why it’s an important discussion to have.   For more information…
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March 6, 2024 0

Registration open for Multi Generation Farm Transition Retreat in Crookston 

Registration is now open for a Multi Generation Farm Transition Retreat in Crookston on March 22 and 23. Polk County Extension Educator Heather Dufault has more information.  This retreat costs nothing to attend but does require you to register beforehand. To register go to extension.umn.edu/event/multi-generational-farm-transition-retreat-crookston.


February 7, 2024 0

KRJB Kaleidoscope – Heather Dufault (Norman Polk Extension)

Listen back to the KRJB with Heather Dufault of Norman Polk Extension from Tuesday, November 7, 2023.


November 8, 2023 0

Annie’s Project Registration Deadline Extended

The Registration deadline for the 2023 In-Person Annie’s Project Workshop has been extended through Wednesday, November 1. Heather Dufaut of Norman-Polk Extension explains what people can expect from the different workshops. The dates for the six workshops are November, 6, 13, 20, 27 and December 4, and 11. To register go to z.umn.edu/2023AnniesCrookston.


October 27, 2023 0

Norman Polk Extension Hosting Youth Farm and Tractor Safety Certification Program 

Norman Polk Extension is holding a Youth Farm and Tractor Safety certification program on July 19 and it’s open to any youth who are fourteen or older. Heather Dufault of Norman Polk Extension explains the program.  The deadline to get registered for the safety program is Wednesday, July 12. To register go to extension.umn.edu and…
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July 6, 2023 0

Preparing For Planting

It may be hard to imagine with all the snow outside, but it won’t be long before spring planting begins.  Heather Dufault with the Polk and Norman County extension offices says farmers should start getting ready now. Dufault also says farmers need to be mindful of their health. For more information, you can call the…
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February 23, 2023 0