Extension

Become a master gardener

Aug 5, 2020

Twenty-four hundred Extension master gardeners from all walks of life volunteer across Minnesota. Their efforts promote healthy landscapes, healthy people, and a healthy planet. If you are interested in volunteering in Goodhue County, here’s how to get started:• Submit the online application at: z....

HBC announces extension of free services

Jul 8, 2020

Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC) is extending the Federal Communications Commission’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge.“Many of our customers continue to endure significant financial challenges because of COVID-19,” HBC President Dan Pecarina said. “HBC understands that and is committed...

Extension in-person events including 4-H cancelled through May 15

Mar 25, 2020

University of Minnesota Extension has extended the cancellation of all face-to-face events, meetings and courses through May 15, 2020.The decision was made to help safeguard public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Previously, Extension cancelled events through March 31.)The extended...

Spring break extended at Minnesota State SE

Mar 18, 2020

Minnesota State College (MSC) Southeast is continuing to monitor the developing situation related to COVID-19 and is committed to taking steps necessary to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of our faculty, staff, and students. At the same time, the college is striving to enable students to...

Extension produce safety workshop is Oct. 31

Oct 23, 2019

Fruit and vegetable growers are invited to a half-day workshop to learn how Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) can improve the quality and safety of fresh produce as well as help access new markets, according to the U of M Extension.This training is designed for small- to medium-sized fruit and...

Master gardener class course open

Sep 7, 2016

The Goodhue County Master Gardeners will be taking applications for the Master Gardener Program until Oct. 12.The 2017 Master Gardener Core Course will be held at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, Minn. and online. Master Gardener Core Course is taught by University of...