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4-H students strike purple at State Fair PressPass

4-H students strike purple at State Fair Here are some Douglas County 4-H students who earned purple ribbon honors at the Minnesota State Fair.

October 07, 2009

Tractor pull success PressPass

Tractor pull success Two local girls pedaled their way to national competition recently.

October 02, 2009

4-H is in the spotlight next week PressPass

4-H is in the spotlight next week October 4-10 is National 4-H Week and Douglas County is celebrating with a display contest.

October 02, 2009

4-H students earn purple ribbons at livestock auction PressPass

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 PressPass

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 PressPass

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 PressPass

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

Northern hardy garden mums PressPass

Autumn is a wonderful time in the flower garden. Autumn joy sedum, fall blooming asters, coreopsis and goldenrod abound, but my favorites by far are chrysanthemums.

By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , September 23, 2009

Program compensates farmers for livestock deaths PressPass

The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides assistance to producers for livestock deaths that result from a disaster.

September 11, 2009

Dairy Research and Promotion Council seeks candidates PressPass

The Minnesota Dairy Research and Promotion Council is seeking candidates to run for board positions in 11 statewide districts. Candidates will represent dairy farmers in their district and make decisions regarding the expenditure of dairy check-off funds.

September 09, 2009

Organic certification cost share now available PressPass

Organic farmers and processors can receive a partial rebate for the cost of organic certification, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). Applications are being accepted by MDA from now until October 15, 2009.

September 09, 2009

Horses and hearses PressPass

Horses and hearses Silas Naas will tell you that he hasn’t amounted to much in his life. He’s probably right – if you think being happy and fulfilled and hardworking and successful isn’t an accomplishment.

By Jo Colvin , September 04, 2009

Some 4-H students sent home from State Fair after flu concerns PressPass

Minnesota 4-H officials are sending 120 youths home from the State Fair after some came down with the H1N1 swine flu.

By Don Davis , September 03, 2009

4-H grows - even in tough times PressPass

4-H grows - even in tough times Karen Dvergsten reflected on the meaning of 4-H amid noisy sheep at the Minnesota State Fair. It is more than the literal meaning of 4-H: head, heart, hands and health.

By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , September 02, 2009

Apply now for governor's environmental awards PressPass

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has opened the application process for its annual Governor’s Awards for Pollution Prevention.

September 02, 2009

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