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Cooking Matters Minnesota courses

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

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

Cooking Matters volunteer opportunities include serving as a culinary instructor, a class manager, a class shopper and a class assistant.
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Training for school food service professionals

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 ...
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Health care directive workshop

Arrange for us to come and teach on this important topic. Excellent resource for employee groups, community organizations, and more.
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2026 Cow-Calf Days - Staples

In its 53rd year, University of Minnesota Extension’s Cow-Calf Days event is one of Minnesota’s leading sources of information, technology and research for cow-calf producers.
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Minnesota 4-H Animal Science PDC Webinar

4-H volunteers, youth members and staff are invited to join us on Jan. 22 from 7 to 8 p.m. for the Minnesota 4-H Animal Science Project Development Committee (PDC) Kickoff Webinar.
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Extension in Hennepin County

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

Featured events Thursday, January 22, 2026 Minnesota 4-H 4-H Animal Science PDC Kickoff Webinar 7 - 8 p.m. Webinar Event subject (s): 4-H Monday, January 26, 2026 Winter 4-H Science Sprouts: From ...
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U of M Extension in the news

Each day, Extension educators and researchers share expertise in the news, and Extension participants share their experiences. Enjoy this small selection of relevant and inspiring stories from 2025!
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Aphids in home yards and gardens

Aphids are very common insects and are found on most plants in yards and gardens. In most cases they cause little or no damage to the health of plants. Signs of severe aphid feeding are twisted and ...
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January garden checklist

Focus on winter plant protection, watch for environmental damage to lawns and landscapes, and match indoor plant care to seasonal conditions. Consider using your holiday tree as habitat for winter ...