Spur blight, anthracnose and cane blight are fungal diseases that infect raspberries. Cane diseases can kill part or all of the raspberry cane. This reduces yield the following year. Cane disease ...

Plants that are native to Minnesota are often easier to grow than non-native varieties. They are already adapted to our soil and climate and need minimal care to grow and thrive. Here are a few ...

Not cooked to the recommended minimum internal temperature. Not held at the proper temperature. Not cooled or reheated properly. Temperature danger zone: 41 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The longer food ...

University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota State Fair have partnered to begin a major renovation of the iconic three-story 4-H Building at the State Fairgrounds and an expansion of the ...

This Tier 2 cottage foods producer food safety training is required for cottage foods producers with $7,665 to $78,000 in gross annual sales. This course is approved to meet the Tier 2 training ...

Successful gardening starts with good timing. With wide temperature swings, late frosts, and a short growing season, planting based on soil temperature, air temperature, and crop type is far more ...

Whether you’re a seasoned landscaper, just starting to garden, or need help with an established plot, we have guidelines and best practices for growing healthy plants in your yard and garden. The ...

Successful gardening starts with good timing. With wide temperature swings, late frosts, and a short growing season, planting based on soil temperature, air temperature, and crop type is far more ...

Fermentation is a preservation method that uses naturally occurring, good bacteria to turn carbohydrates into acid. The acid produced lowers the pH of the food. This page focuses on lactic acid ...

Children at Friendship Place in Rochester’s Meadow Park neighborhood learn science, wellness and gardening skills, guided by caring Extension volunteers and staff.

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

Join us for a lively virtual cooking experience designed for youth in kindergarten and up. Participants will learn about the traditions and celebration of Cinco de Mayo and then prepare a dish ...