The University of Minnesota Extension will be offering the Minnesota Irrigator Program at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, MN April 2, 9 and 16. Over the past few years, efficient agricultural irrigation has become a hot topic in Minnesota. In regions with sandy soil and limited precipitation, irrigation is a key component of production agriculture. Matching irrigation with crop water use has become more important to maintain profit and maximize groundwater resources. An understanding of the plant-water-soil relationship, proper irrigation system maintenance, and use of irrigation scheduling are just some of the tools irrigators use for cost-effective crop production. If [...]

  May 8 @ 6:30pm - 7:30pm Learn about herbs from local Master Gardeners Intern Sarah Avedikians! Herbs are music to your senses. Explore the diverse world of herbs, their cultivation, medicinal properties, and culinary uses.   May 17 @ 10:15 am - 11:30 am Kids, get ready to start seeds with your local Master Gardeners! Learn three different ways to start your flower and vegetable seeds indoors. Plant a seed in a pot. Make a seed bomb. Roll up a seed snail. These informational events are free and open to the public. These events are presented through the Minnesota Extension [...]

  May 8 @ 6:30pm - 7:30pm Learn about herbs from local Master Gardeners Intern Sarah Avedikians! Herbs are music to your senses. Explore the diverse world of herbs, their cultivation, medicinal properties, and culinary uses.   May 17 @ 10:15 am - 11:30 am Kids, get ready to start seeds with your local Master Gardeners! Learn three different ways to start your flower and vegetable seeds indoors. Plant a seed in a pot. Make a seed bomb. Roll up a seed snail. These informational events are free and open to the public. These events are presented through the Minnesota Extension [...]