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Greenway cross-country skiing update
A column I wrote back in January complaining about the lack of snow proves once again you have to be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. Weve got snow, more is on the way, and it...
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These twins are fast! Ranked among the state's best.
By Lori Mork lmork@echopress.com Bethany and MeganHasz finished thirdand sixth respectivelyat the State Class AAcross country meet. Cardinal freshman BethanyHasz set a new personal besttime of 14...
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Golfing at the China Country Club
Hello Readers! The 'ole fundraising thermometer for my book project is creeping up near the half-way point. That's a good thing, too, because the clock has ticked past the half-way point of my 30 day ...
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Mr. Ferdig Goes to City Hall
Just before Christmas, I visited the mayor's office here in Minneapolis. You ever visit your mayor? You might want to try it sometime. :) Here's what happened, and here's a post about advocacy, those ...
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Apparent rock shortage in canoe country
Thomas Wahlstrom, a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer at Tofte focused his enforcement action in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this past week, along with other...
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Growing Green: Ground covers for rough sites

Do you have that weedy spot in your garden where grass just refuses to grow? Maybe it’s too shady or too steep or too rocky. What do you do before weeds take over? Why not try a tough, hardy ground cover?

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , February 13, 2013

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Growing Green: Indoor gardening - tips for herbs

The things I miss most in mid-winter are fresh herbs and veggies from my garden. Although I still have canned and frozen produce, there’s nothing quite like fresh culinary herbs added to your recipes direct from the plant. Herbs are an easy indoor plant to start from seed and can be a wonderful family project on these cold winter days.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , February 06, 2013

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Hanson attends Farm Bureau meeting

Gerald Hanson of Parkers Prairie in East Otter Tail County attended the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, January 12-16.

January 30, 2013

Farm update session will examine 2013

Regional farmers often wonder how to defend their land base, reduce financial risk and hold onto land they’ve always rented.

January 30, 2013

Growing Green: Tips for starting a vertical garden

In doing research for some recent classes, I have become hooked on the idea of vertical gardening. As I explore this type of gardening further, I am blown away by all the innovative and exciting ideas I have found.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , January 30, 2013

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Directory lists farms that sell products to consumers

Minnesota farmers and farmers markets that sell products directly to consumers are invited to purchase a listing in the new Minnesota Grown Directory.

January 23, 2013

Farmers support local schools

For the second consecutive year, America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, will give Minnesota farmers the opportunity to enhance math and science programs in their communities.

January 23, 2013

Conservation applications accepted

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications to help producers improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve grazing and forest lands and achieve other environmental benefits.

January 23, 2013

Dairy farm safety courses offered

Agriculture ranks third in the total number of fatal work injuries behind construction and transportation/warehousing. It ranks first in the rate of non-fatal injuries per thousand workers and in this category, it is more than double the rate of the next two industries, mining and transportation/warehousing.

January 16, 2013

Growing Green: Try orange plants to brighten your garden

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , January 16, 2013

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Growing Green: Must-have garden tools

Now that the busyness of the holidays is behind us and the New Year is under way, it’s time to start planning for this year’s garden.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , January 09, 2013

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Farmland prices on the rise

As farmland prices around the state of Minnesota have continued to increase over the past 20 years, it has left many farmers wondering if and when the farmland bubble may burst.

January 09, 2013

Innovative research helps combat emerald ash borer

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is using innovative research from the University of Minnesota (U of M) and the U.S. Forest Service to help determine the next steps against emerald ash borer (EAB), a destructive tree pest found in 18 states including Minnesota.

January 09, 2013

Growing Green: Ferns are easy to grow

Since more and more people are expressing interest in ecofriendly gardening, I thought I’d share some hardy, native Minnesota plants that require minimal care and add texture and color to your ornamental landscaping.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , January 02, 2013

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Growing Green: Successful seed starting

Now that winter is upon us, I love to sit snuggled in a cozy chair with my seed catalogs and pick out the plants I will include in my garden in the spring.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , December 28, 2012

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