AGRICULTURE
Farmers help needy and themselves
Minnesota farmers are donating $115,000 worth of pork and cheese to food shelves around the state, taking the money out of funds that generally promote agriculture sales.By Don Davis , October 31, 2009
Forcing bulbs
Those first few flakes of winter have fallen and melted (and fallen again!). The turtlenecks and sweaters have made their way to my dresser and I am eagerly looking forward to the coming season… until it lasts forever.By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , October 28, 2009
Leroy and Debby Buse honored for conservation work
October 28, 2009
Foli-Ole Fest 
October 21, 2009
Lamb, wool producers to hold trade show here 
Sheep enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels are invited to the Minnesota Lamb and Wool Producers (MLWP) Shepherd’s Holiday conference and trade show in Alexandria at the Holiday Inn starting Friday, December 4.
October 21, 2009
How does their garlic grow? 
By Jo Colvin , October 21, 2009
4-H students impress judges at State Fair 
Douglas County 4-H students collected more than just memories at the Minnesota State Fair. They also brought back a lot of ribbons.
October 14, 2009
Alexandria hosts regional FFA contest 
October 14, 2009
4-H students strike purple at State Fair 
October 07, 2009
Tractor pull success 
October 02, 2009
4-H is in the spotlight next week 
October 02, 2009
4-H students earn purple ribbons at livestock auction 
Three 4-H students from Douglas County received purple ribbons at the Minnesota State Fair Livestock Auction – Heather Huwe, Katie Boesl and Kristi Schaffer.
September 30, 2009
Non-insured Assistance Program deadlines September 30 
The Non-Insured Assistance Program (NAP) is a program administered by the Farm Service Agency that provides for weather related loss protection for crops where conventional (Multi-Peril) crop insurance is not available.
September 30, 2009
Harvest Festival set for October 4 
The first-ever Harvest Festival will be held at the historic Spruce Hill Church on Sunday, October 4 from 1 to 4 p.m.
September 25, 2009
Turn your good ideas into a new sustainable farming practice 
From developing cold hardy kiwi fruit to extending the vegetable growing season, many Minnesota farmers and researchers have turned their ideas into viable production practices with the help of a Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Sustainable Agriculture grant.
September 23, 2009
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