University of Minnesota Extension
Coverage of University of Minnesota Extension in the Nexus archive.
- Face of the farm: How women are changing the field
Kris Huebsch, a sixth-generation farmer and owner of Otter Berry Farm in Minnesota, highlights the growing role of women in agriculture. The article notes that 31% of Minnesota farmers are female, with women increasingly leading farms, microfarms, and agrotourism businesses. The United Nations designated 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer to recognize their contributions and challenges.
- Escaping Paycheck to Paycheck
Living paycheck to paycheck creates a scarcity mindset and impulsive financial decisions. Dung Mao from the University of Minnesota Extension discusses skills to break this cycle and improve household budgets.
- Midsummer Vegetables to Plant
July is ideal for planting cold-tolerant vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, kale, and spinach, which thrive in cool weather and survive light frost. The University of Minnesota Extension recommends these for a fall harvest.
- How to Keep Critters out of your Garden
The article discusses methods to prevent rabbits, squirrels, and moths from damaging gardens, featuring expert advice from University of Minnesota Extension horticulture educator Laura Irish Hanson. Tips provided aim to help gardeners protect their plants from these pests.