Drive & Thrive: Confidence with Tractors, Trucks & Trailers University of Minnesota Extension will offer Drive & Thrive: Confidence with Tractors, Trucks & Trailers, a hands-on educational program designed to build confidence and strengthen machinery operation skills among beginning and interested operators across Minnesota. This is a low-stress opportunity for learners to get behind the wheel of a tractor and a pick-up and learn how to drive forward and in reverse with trailers and implements, along with overviews of safety features and the maintenance of vehicles. The 2026 Drive & Thrive workshops will be held July 18 at the Steele County [...]

The Marshall Farmers Market is excited to welcome the community back for another season of fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and locally grown products. The Saturday Market opens Saturday, July 11, and will be held every Saturday through October 31 from 7:30 a.m. to Noon. The market is located behind the Marshall Area YMCA in the Schwan's Parking Lot at 200 S. A Street, Marshall, Minnesota. In addition to the Saturday market, shoppers can visit the Tuesday Mini Market, held July 7 through August 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Terrace 1872, next to MainStay Cafe in downtown Marshall. [...]

Crop producers and agricultural professionals face a host of challenges, especially in these economically challenging times, including pest issues, agronomic concerns, and soil fertility questions. The U of MN Extension Strategic Farming program addresses your crop-related concerns through information-packed, research-based, informal discussions with specialists in the field. It’s also your chance to ask questions directly to Extension experts. Strategic Farming: Field Notes features live weekly online interactive discussions on cropping issues as they arise throughout the growing season. The 2026 season kicks-off Wednesday, May 13, and will continue through August on Wednesday mornings from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Topics will be [...]

The Marshall Farmers Market is excited to welcome the community back for another season of fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and locally grown products. The Saturday Market opens Saturday, July 11, and will be held every Saturday through October 31 from 7:30 a.m. to Noon. The market is located behind the Marshall Area YMCA in the Schwan's Parking Lot at 200 S. A Street, Marshall, Minnesota. In addition to the Saturday market, shoppers can visit the Tuesday Mini Market, held July 7 through August 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Terrace 1872, next to MainStay Cafe in downtown Marshall. [...]

Drive & Thrive: Confidence with Tractors, Trucks & Trailers University of Minnesota Extension will offer Drive & Thrive: Confidence with Tractors, Trucks & Trailers, a hands-on educational program designed to build confidence and strengthen machinery operation skills among beginning and interested operators across Minnesota. This is a low-stress opportunity for learners to get behind the wheel of a tractor and a pick-up and learn how to drive forward and in reverse with trailers and implements, along with overviews of safety features and the maintenance of vehicles. The 2026 Drive & Thrive workshops will be held July 18 at the Steele County [...]