As outdoor temperatures warm during late winter, spring, and early summer, the potential for grain storage problems increases, along with the need for grain monitoring and management.

Freezing is a quick and convenient way to preserve fruits and vegetables at home. If done correctly, you can produce frozen fruits and vegetables of high quality and maximum nutritional value. For the ...

Safety clinics are offered in many different areas across the state from spring to early summer. The safety clinic allows youth to practice each opportunity offered in Western Heritage and work with ...

There are a variety of fruit spreads you can make and preserve at home. Once prepared, these fruit spreads may be canned for shelf-stable storage, refrigerated for immediate use or frozen. For recipes ...

Every September, 4-H'ers and their dogs compete in agility, obedience, showmanship and rally. This two-day event takes place at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The Minnesota 4-H State Dog Show will ...

Most foods can be freeze-dried. Meat, poultry and seafood can be freeze-dried raw or cooked. At-home freeze-drying equipment works well for preparing fruits, vegetables, dairy foods and proteins, but ...

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

Blanching is an important step in preserving vegetables for both food safety and quality. Fresh vegetables should be blanched before freezing, drying, or dehydrating to kill bacteria that might be on ...

After months of low light, dry air, and slow growth, this is the right time to give houseplants a little extra attention so they can thrive through spring and summer. Think of it as spring cleaning ...

Canning can be a safe and personally rewarding way to preserve quality food at home. Canning special products for family and friends is a fulfilling experience and a source of pride for many people.

Knowing your native plant community helps you understand how your woodland functions and what management approaches are most likely to succeed.

Regardless of the housing system, sow barn managers and caretakers should work to optimize their barn’s system. Proper design of facilities is an important start, but does not guarantee a successful ...