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A gang of new gardeners inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic caused a surge in demand in the industry, resulting in order delays and certain varieties of seed being completely sold out this winter.
Farm, Garden & Outdoors calendar published Feb. 27, 2021
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Beef Quality Assurance certification: Seven workshops to choose from in February and March, free, online via Zoom by the University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Beef Council. Advance registration required, codes at mnbeef.org/about-us/upcoming-events. BQA certification is being required by many major industry buyers and processors. It is still voluntary for producers to complete; however, when a producer does not have current BQA certification, the result is that many packers and feedlots simply cannot purchase those cattle because their company cannot source cattle from a producer who does not meet their certification requirements. If unable to attend a scheduled Zoom session, earn free certification online, anytime,
The annual survey of farmland sales shows an average decrease in price of 3.1% in 14 counties in southwestern Minnesota, including Chippewa, Lac qui Parle and Yellow Medicine counties.
USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Webinar
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency in Minnesota along with the University of Minnesota Extension service will be sponsoring a webinar especially for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. There are many resources and programs designed to help beginning farmers. The webinar will only be 45 minutes long on Thursday March 4, 2021 at 12:30 pm. (CST)
There will be speakers from the Minnesota Farm Service Agency, the Risk Management Agency (crop insurance), Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development. All the speakers will discuss their programs and services that are available for beginning farmers and ranchers. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of each agency and the resources they can provide. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the USDA staff on the call.