Using a thorough sanitation routine for equipment and food contact surfaces is one way to prevent cross-contamination and cross-contact. An effective sanitation routine has five steps. Each step has ...

I feel like it’s my purpose to carry that torch and keep building a culture of health and wellness in the community.” Educators handwriting nutrition posters in the 1960s. Extension archives. The ...

What factors are affecting Greater Minnesota's economy? Read about our research study. Learn how 'it's not your grandmother's rural economy anymore.' ...

Stress and change Managing stress begins with self-care. Fortunately, there are many things you can do at home and on your own schedule to support your mental health, maintain healthy communication ...

Oats were once a major Minnesota crop, with about 4 million acres planted annually on average until the early 1960s. But in 2025, oats accounted for only 195,000 planted acres in Minnesota, and those ...

Amy Baldwin is the community development director with Otter Tail County, and she will highlight Otter Tail County’s Big ...

From preparing the soil to harvesting a crop, you can successfully grow many varieties of vegetables in Minnesota. Learn how to take advantage of our cooler temperatures and how to extend the growing ...

There’s a silver lining to this arctic blast: emerald ash borer (EAB) larvae overwintering in ash trees may die in high numbers.

Food shelves are vital community resource hubs for people experiencing hunger, and they are under unprecedented pressure.

Cooking Matters courses offer practical nutrition information, hands-on food preparation, and food budgeting and shopping.

Participatory funding is the process of individuals working together to determine how grants and philanthropic gifts are distributed in their communities.

Extension educators offer face-to-face training to school food service professionals. Topics include increasing participation in school breakfast, managing food allergens, lowering sodium, reducing ...