UMN Extension (Extension at the University of Minnesota)

UMN Extension provides science-based education, outreach and research to individuals, farms, communities and organizations across Minnesota to address challenges in agriculture, community development, and public well-being.

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statewide network of Extension educators and researchers delivering locally tailored, science-based education and practical solutions; integrates agriculture, community development, youth programs (4-H), food safety, and economic development with regional partnerships and local offices.

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