food

Fall maintenance tips for a healthier spring lawn

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Vole damage in a lawn In Minnesota, we can usually expect fall to come at the end of September or beginning of October. Fall freeze dates can start as early as September 22, which means the air temperatures drop to 32 degrees F....

Preserving winter squash and pumpkins

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Pumpkins and squash can be preserved for later use by freezing, canning or drying. They should have a hard rind and stringless mature pulp. Small size pumpkins (sugar or pie varieties) make better products. Freezing Freezing is the only...

Canning Recipes

This week, we have a few canning recipes to try. Canning can take some time and hard work. But there is a huge reward - great-tasting sauces, juices, salsas....that you made yourself, and know exactly what is in it. If you have a favorite canning recipe that you would like to share, we would love...

Making jams, marmalades, preserves and conserves

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Jams, marmalades, preserves and conserves are fruit products preserved by sugar. These products differ in gel consistency, ingredients and how the fruit is prepared. They are easy to make at home. Jams are made from crushed or ground fruit...

Another invasive insect confirmed in Minnesota

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed that European chafer (Amphimallon majale) has been found for the first time in the state. This invasive insect is a severe pest of turfgrass. First found in the U.S. in New York...

Pallet projects can be a handy hobby

In recent years, the trend of upcycling, or transforming unneeded or unwanted materials into new items or products, has become more popular. Unlike recycling, which is taking consumer materials like plastic, paper, metal, and glass and breaking them down so base materials can be remade into new,...

Become a certified financial educator

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Many families across Minnesota and nationally are finding themselves without a job or a reduction in pay or hours. This sudden loss of income is devastating for both families and communities. Many community partners are looking for ways...

More Fresh August Recipes

Sweet corn, cabbage, beans, beets, onions, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, and so much more can be found at the local Farmers Markets and food stands. Be sure to check out one close to you and get in on all that fresh, locally-grown produce. Canning season has begun! In no time, it will be in full...

4-H'ers can help build partnerships with their local food shelf

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Thanks to a gift from Compeer Financial, Minnesota 4-H has a special Helping Hands Award opportunity available. New data forecast a coming hunger crisis in Minnesota unlike anything seen since the Great Depression. Before the onset of...

Kits bring 4-H learning home for the summer

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu From stomp rockets to tasty peppers, 4-H summer interns helped provide youth screen-free opportunities to explore, discover and be inspired. In a year when everything went sideways, one constant remains: 4-H is providing hands-on learning...