Farm & Field

Shepherd's Webinar on Fiber and Wool

The Shepherd's Webinar On Fiber and Wool webinar will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 beginning at 6:30 pm. The webinar will be led by University of Minnesota Extension Sheep Specialist Dr. Travis Hoffman. Pre-registration is required in advance at: z.umn.edu/SheepToShawl.

2021 UMN Equine Virtual Conference

Updating horse owners and professionals with research-based information is the goal of the 2021 UMN Equine Virtual Conference being held online on Thursday, January 21 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Four research summaries will be shared, including updates focused on reducing round bale hay waste during outdoor storage, genetics of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), composting horse mortalities, and cardiac arrhythmias in racehorses. The equine conference is free to attend, but pre-registration is required by Tuesday, January 19th at 5 PM. To register and for more information, please visit https://www.equine.umn.edu/events/2021-umn-equine-conference

2020 St. Louis County Farm Family

Agriculture Programs in St. Louis County

St. Louis County offers a variety of programs for the agricultural community. Consumer and commercial technical assistance is provided to farmers and growers. For information contact the Extension Office in Virginia at 218-749-7120.

Forage Education

Forage and hay production is a major crop for St. Louis County. County Extension works locally with programs that benefit producers, livestock and increase forage production. Extension partners with Northeast Forage and Livestock Association to host local educational events and organize Field Days that allows participants to take pasture tours and learn about innovations other producers are adapting.

University of Minnesota Extension

Information on Crops, Livestock, Food, Agricultural Business Management and Commercial Horticulture.

Contact

Duluth Office
218-733-2870
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Virginia Office
218-749-7120
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