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While growing cut flowers (flowers for bouquet use) brings curb appeal to any farm or garden, there is more to their beauty than meets the eye. In addition to profit from bouquet sales or agrotourism, cut flower production can be a great...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
If you are selling your produce to a school, early care or other institution, you might be asked about your food safety practices. The following information is meant to help clarify what is required and what is allowed under Minnesota...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
The Farm to School Roadshow is on the move again for 2025! The Roadshow is an opportunity to make new connections and learn how to build successful Farm to School relationships. These in-person events will bring together Minnesota school...
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With the upcoming deadline for the Beginning Farmer Equipment and Infrastructure Grant program, we are publishing a series of articles about low cost equipment that can make farming more efficient on a small-scale. All of the equipment...
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If you use well or surface water in the production of your fresh fruits and vegetables, E. colican be present in water and contaminate your produce or equipment. You might assume your well water is safe, but without testing it, you cannot...
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Flea beetle continues to be one of the biggest pests on Minnesota vegetables farms, especially in our brassica crops. Some of the most effective things we can do to manage this pest happen before we see damage (AKA, the combination of...
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Are you interested in updating your farm’s food safety plan, considering getting a GAP audit, or want to make sure you are up to date with the FSMA Produce Safety Rule? Have you considered selling your produce to schools, food hubs or...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
High tunnels have become increasingly important for Minnesota specialty crop growers for season extension and to provide protection from unpredictable climate conditions. However, there is no single “standard” high tunnel. We've developed...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) has been wreaking havoc on US berry production for over a decade now. This invasive fruit fly, which lays its eggs in ripe raspberries, strawberries, cherries, and blueberries, causes millions of damage every...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Rural Finance Authority (RFA) is offering matching funds up to $15,000 for qualified farmers to purchase their first farm. Funding will be available using a first-come, first-served application process....
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