COUNTRY
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...
Posted on 3/15/13 at 10:41 AM
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...
Posted on 11/8/12 at 2:40 PM
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 ...
Posted on 5/26/12 at 8:33 AM
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...
Posted on 8/30/10 at 4:36 PM
A really delicious weekend
My weekend of food and fun began early last week. On Wednesday evening I was invited to share some cooking tips, techniques and tastes at a meeting of the Book Bags, one of several book clubs in Bemi...
Posted on 3/29/10 at 9:48 AM
Top dairy farms honored for superior cow care
In honor of June Dairy Month, Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson released the annual Top 100 list of Minnesota dairy farms demonstrating superior dairy herd management skills as measured by their cows’ low somatic cell count (SCC) average.June 12, 2013
Growing Green: Perennial Plant of Year is Solomon's seal
The Perennial Plant of the Year program began in 1990 to showcase a perennial that is outstanding among its competitors. The selection process is quite simple. PPA members vote for the Perennial Plant of the Year each summer.By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , June 12, 2013
Growing Green: Summer lawn care tip is to mow high
With this odd start to the summer season, many seem confused about this season’s lawn care.By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , June 05, 2013
2013 Douglas County Dairy Princesses crowned
June 05, 2013
Growing Green: Heirlooms for your cutting garden
This late spring has really delayed our work on the flower farm. Flats of flowers are stacking up, crying to be planted in a warm, cozy spot, while many seeds have yet to leave their packets.By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , May 29, 2013
Don't let electrical accidents crop up this spring
Planting season is one of the busiest times of the year. Yet, farmers and their helpers need to pay as much attention to what’s above their heads and within reach of their machinery as they do to their tillage and planting work, says Eric Hamm, manager of safety services for Otter Tail Power Company.May 29, 2013
Growing Green: Keep your eyes open for ticks
You would think that this later than normal spring would delay the tick season. Well, think again. I pulled five ticks off my dog, Jasmine, on Saturday.By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , May 22, 2013
Conservation Stewardship Program applications due May 31
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) will provide nearly $175 million in funding for up to 12.6 million additional acres of enrollment this year.May 22, 2013
Walk-In Access enrollment extended to June 14
Landowners have an extra two weeks to enroll in the Walk-In Access program, as the deadline has been extended to June 14, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).May 22, 2013
Growing Green: Fascinating fragrances
From Victorian pocket melons to Thomas Jefferson’s prized scented geraniums, fragrances have been a part of human culture for a very long time.By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , May 15, 2013
Money available for specialty crop growers
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting grant proposals for specialty crop research under the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program.May 08, 2013
Microloan program offered for farmers in state
The Minnesota Rural Finance Authority (RFA) is now offering a new microloan program designed for new, underserved borrowers with farm capital needs.May 08, 2013
Growing Green: Don't start lawn, garden work if it's muddy
With this later than normal spring, gardeners are just itching to get out and…what else? Garden.By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , May 08, 2013
Extension to test pressure canner gauges
The University of Minnesota Extension, Douglas County is now equipped to test pressure canner gauges for home canners.May 08, 2013
Brandon-Evansville FFA recognized
Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters celebrated discovery April 28-30 at the first general session of the 84th Minnesota FFA Convention at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.May 01, 2013
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