University of Minnesota Extension will be offering Youth Tractor and Farm Safety Training at five locations across the state this summer. The youth tractor and farm safety certification program provides youth 14 years and older the opportunity to learn about safe equipment operation and general farm safety. Students who complete the program are eligible to…
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The University of Minnesota Extension will be hosting a free online land rent seminar on Wednesday, December 20 at 1:00pm and welcome all landowners, farmers, and agri-Business professionals to attend. Norman & Polk County Extension Educator Heather Dufault tells us more about what attendees can expect. Dufault also highlighted some topics and things they will…
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University of Minnesota Extension and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health are partnering up to present a Safe Talk Training in Ada on Thursday, June 1st. Norman County Extension 4-H Educator Linda Houglum provides the details for this event. Again, the Safe Talk Training will be held on Thursday, June 1st at the Ada Event Center from 8:30am…
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Ada, MN — Nitrogen management continues to receive a lot of attention from farmers and the ag industry as a whole. Between the high prices experienced over the past few years and environmental issues, there is a lot to consider when making N fertilizer decisions. Building on the popular Nitrogen Smart program, University of Minnesota…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Minnesota is holding a public Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) webinar with the University of Minnesota Extension on February 15. Farmers and others involved in agriculture will have an opportunity to learn more about the ARC/PLC programs and factors to consider…
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Travis Hoffman – NDSU/UMN Extension Sheep Specialist Deb Kiel – MN State Representative District 1B Billy Bushelle – owner/operator, Bagley Livestock & Winger Livestock Ken Hove – Fosston area producer Adam Ulbricht – Executive Director, MN Bison Association
Anne Nalewaja – Bayer Crop Science Adam Ulbricht – Executive Director, MN Bison Association Rebekah Donner – UMN Extension Youth Development/4-H Ken Hove – Fosston, MN, area producer Carissa Olsen – President/CEO, Nakota Packers, Buxton, ND Deb Kiel – MN State Representative for District 1B Cody Erickson – farmer near Ulen, MN Steve Dalen –…
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University of Minnesota Extension is offering youth tractor and farm safety certification. The program provides youth 14 years and older the opportunity to learn about safe equipment operation and general farm safety. Students who participate in the program will:Work hands-on with full-sized tractors and implements.Receive training in farm-related basic first aid.Learn about farm safety from…
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