The 8th Annual White Earth Tribal 4-H Cultural Winter Camp kicks off on January 20 with two days of winter fun. White Earth Tribal Community Extension Educator Dana Trickey tells us what attendees can expect from the camp. Registration for the camp is still open and can be done by contacting Dana Trickey at 218-289-1193…
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The Women in Ag Conference is set to take place on February 6 and University of Minnesota Extension is still taking early bird registration for people interested in attending the conference and saving a few bucks. Susanne Hinrichs of Minnesota Extension highlights the purpose of the conference. Hinrichs also explained why University of Minnesota Extension…
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Norman County Ag Day is set to take place on Wednesday January 10. Norman Polk Extension Educator Heater Dufault tells us more details about the event and what attendees can expect. Dufault also gave us a sneak peek into who will be a part of their speaker lineup. For a full schedule of events and…
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Registration is now open for the Women in Ag Conference hosted by University of Minnesota Extension. Susanne Hinrichs of Minnesota Extension shares what attendees can expect as well as some details. While it is the theme of the conference, planning will not be the only discussion topic. Hinrichs says that there will be many discussion…
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University of Minnesota Extension is offering a free Beef Quality Assurance Training on Thursday, November 30 beginning at 7:00 pm. Dr Joe Armstrong of Minnesota Extension shares more details on what people can expect. Armstrong highly recommends that all cattlemen and women take this class because it only benefits you in the long run. Armstrong…
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The University of Minnesota Extension is hosting four free webinars centered around introductory farm transition and estate planning. Extension Educator Dave Bau has more on these webinars and how you can sign up. Bau went into a little more detail on the webinar and what they prepare you for. For more information contact Dave Bau…
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It’s time to sign up for the University of Minnesota Extension Office’s Master Gardener program. Heather Dufault, ag educator for the Norman and Polk County extension offices, talks about the Master Gardener program. Dufault says being a Master Gardener isn’t necessarily about having a green thumb, but having knowledge of gardening. The deadline to sign…
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The Calvin and Anne Schow family of McIntosh has been recognized as a 2023 Farm Family of the Year for Polk County by the University of Minnesota. R&J News talked with Anne Schow, who explained about their farm. The Schow family started with tomatoes and pumpkins, which turned into a huge success! The entire Schow…
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The Mahnomen County 4-H will be holding a Fishing Adventure event for children in pre-k through twelfth grade. Mahnomen County 4-H Extension Educator Rebekah Donner shares the details of the Fishing Adventure. If you are interested in registering for the event you can contact Rebekah at the Extension office at 218-936-8402 or email her at…
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With temperatures across the states of Minnesota and North Dakota expected to be high University of Minnesota Beef Specialist Eric Mousel covers some things cattle farmers should expect and look for with the hot temperatures. Mousel also highlighted some things farmers should consider doing with their cattle with the high temperatures this week.