Washington County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community.

Do you want to learn more about horses? If so, the horseless horse project might be for you! There are several ways to participate in the project throughout the year, including the horseless horse ...

Using a thorough sanitation routine for equipment and food contact surfaces is one way to prevent cross-contamination and cross-contact. An effective sanitation routine has five steps. Each step has ...

I feel like it’s my purpose to carry that torch and keep building a culture of health and wellness in the community.” Educators handwriting nutrition posters in the 1960s. Extension archives. The ...

What factors are affecting Greater Minnesota's economy? Read about our research study. Learn how 'it's not your grandmother's rural economy anymore.' ...

Stress and change Managing stress begins with self-care. Fortunately, there are many things you can do at home and on your own schedule to support your mental health, maintain healthy communication ...

Oats were once a major Minnesota crop, with about 4 million acres planted annually on average until the early 1960s. But in 2025, oats accounted for only 195,000 planted acres in Minnesota, and those ...

Best management practices to safely apply, sample and analyze manure to protect air and water quality. Examples of pathogens found in manure. Examples of human disease outbreaks caused by manure. Main ...

From preparing the soil to harvesting a crop, you can successfully grow many varieties of vegetables in Minnesota. Learn how to take advantage of our cooler temperatures and how to extend the growing ...

Ruminant stomachs have four compartments: the rumen, the reticulum, the omasum and the abomasum. Rumen microbes ferment feed and produce volatile fatty acids, which is the cow’s main energy source.

Cooking Matters courses offer practical nutrition information, hands-on food preparation, and food budgeting and shopping.