Minnesota School Garden Conference

Join us to learn strategies for building, maintaining, and engaging learners in a successful school garden.

FSMA Produce Safety Rule Training

This course meets the training requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule for farms fully covered by the Produce Safety Rule. This regulatory training is offered in conjunction with the MDA Produce Safety Program and is led by UMN Extension, MDA staff and experienced farmer trainers. 

Online Half-Day GAPs Training

This 3.5-hour fully online course is an in-depth look at GAPs on the farm and is a "one stop shop" to learn about food safety best practices in the production, washing, packing, storage and transport of fresh produce.

Nominations Open for NCR-SARE Hero Award

The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (NCR-SARE) is accepting nominations for the “NCR-SARE Hero” recognition to raise awareness of, recognize, and pay tribute to those who have made significant contributions to sustainable agriculture in the North Central region.

7-Month Training Course for Beginning Beekeepers

 Women's Environmental Institute class: A Year in the Life of Honeybees. Become a beekeeper in this seven-month hands-on class that meets one Sunday per month while following the life of Honeybees. The first class is Sunday, April 27, 2025, and continues every fourth Sunday of the month from April through October unless otherwise noted.

U of MN Extension Poultry Educator Position Available

UMN Extension has posted a position opening for an Extension Educator - Poultry. The position will be located at a Regional Extension Office (of choice). The application deadline is February 16, 2025.

Women's Environmental Institute Classes for Feb - Apr 2025

Women's Environmental Institute announces upcoming classes designed to help folks build agricultural, homesteading and DIY skills. We've even got one coming up on self-care/preventing burnout for farmers. Classes take place at our Amador Hill Farm in North Branch. See list below.