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Gardening questions? Contact a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener
The University of Minnesota Extension provides evidence-based research and best practices to improve the land which sustains us.
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The arrival of spring in the Brainerd lakes area heralds the beginning of a new gardening season.
Have your garden questions answered by contacting a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener who is a trained and certified volunteer for the University of Minnesota Extension. The University of Minnesota Extension provides evidence-based research and best practices to improve the land which sustains us. Horticultural best practices provide the opportunity to promote stewardship and sustainability.
Farm, Garden & Outdoors calendar published Jan. 16, 2021
Events and classes scheduled in the outdoors, gardening and farming. Submit your event at news@wctrib.com by noon on Tuesday. Written By: Donna Middleton | ×
Outdoors
Eagle Lake fishing derby: Jan. 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Eagle Lake, north of Willmar. Entry is $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 16. Check in at the public access or at Sunray Cafe. Fish anywhere on the lake, can use shelters and houses, moving around the lake is permitted. All fish must be checked in by 3 p.m. The fundraiser for cancer is in memory of Ron Shimek. Bad weather date is Feb. 13.
Farm, Garden & Outdoors calendar published Jan. 9, 2021
Events and classes scheduled in the outdoors, gardening and farming. Submit your event at news@wctrib.com by noon on Tuesday. Written By: Donna Middleton | ×
Farming
PorkBridge and SowBridge: Jan. 20 is the registration deadline for University of Minnesota Extension distance education programs that begin in early February. The six-session PorkBridge is aimed at those who own, manage or work in swine grow-finish facilities. The 12-session SowBridge is for people involved in managing or caring for sows, and/or their litters, and boars, including operation owners, caretakers, technicians, managers and technical service providers. Online registration at z.umn.edu/PorkBridgeRegistration or z.umn.edu/SowBridgeRegistration.