We're grateful Brad from Douglas County is part of our youth's "village." His impact on Minnesota 4-H Youth Development is incredible! #4HGrowsHere #NationalVolunteerWeek

.RSDP is holding a deep winter greenhouse open....greenhouse. #localfood Lake City, 5/5. z.umn.edu/3gf1

Wondering about current soil temps? This map from .Minnesota Department of Agriculture shows soil temps across the state. #MNAg mda.state.mn.us/soiltemp/

#Hazelnut production workshop from Growing Acres, .RSDP and .Riverland Community College, on 5/22 in Austin. Details here - z.umn.edu/3gx3

Workshop on #IPM for commercial fruit and veg growers, Northfield, 5/15, with .Annie Klodd. #MNGrown #UMNExt Details-> z.umn.edu/3gzw

The Greater Mille Lacs Chapter is looking for a PT event coordinator to organize its community event: Farm2Families! The day features dinner, live music, a market, livestock, demonstrations & educational speakers. Check out the full description & apply: sfa-mn.org/farm2families-…

"Sustainability in agriculture," defined by SFA, SARE Program, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), Minnesota Corn Growers Association, South Dakota Wheat Commission, and more. agweek.com/business/agric…

#IPM field days for fruit and veg producers in June, St. Paul, Waseca, Alexandria. #UMNExt #MNGrown Info and sign up here -> z.umn.edu/3h6u

Catch up on the Local Food Fine Print podcast. Interviews with produce buyers, for produce farmers. A few new episodes coming out soon! #localfood #UMNExt iTunes -> apple.co/2FG12db Stitcher -> bit.ly/2rOEtl9

A hearty congratulations are in order for the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture! 25 years of indispensable work for farms and communities in MN. Cheers to many more! sfa-mn.org/2018/04/18/con…

If we plant a pea/oat cover crop, how much nitrogen can it provide to the broccoli that follows it? Let’s find out.

We had a spectacular Saturday at the ribbon-cutting for Lake City Catholic Work Farm's newly-completed Deep Winter Greenhouse! More pictures of the afternoon to come. x.com/RSDPMN/status/…

We had a super Saturday out at Lake City Catholic Worker Farm, seeing the newest Deep Winter Greenhouse in Minnesota! Stay tuned for news about the next DWG event with RSDP. x.com/RSDPMN/status/…

Listen while weeding, in the tractor, transplanting, what-have-you. Episode 5 of the Local Food Fine Print Podcast is out! #Localfood Good insight from the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona about selling to restaurants. z.umn.edu/3hgl

Our next newsletter is coming out tomorrow, sign up today! #MNAg #Localfood #UMNExt z.umn.edu/3hgu

Earthworms. Helpful garden assistants? Soil mixers? Nutrient providers? Yes, yes, yes. But what about "invasive specie"? Some forests in Minnesota and other parts of North America are shockingly threatened currently by invasive European earthworms. buff.ly/2KAsxc6

#Organicdairy research news from .UMN WCROC. Check it out -> z.umn.edu/3hm2

Three (and several more) cheers for the people of Lakewinds Food Co-op! They support local producers every day, but last month was extra special. Thanks to the efforts and generosity of both staff & shoppers, over $14,800 was raised for SFA through their Round Up program! Thank you!

A few more snapshots of this past weekend's Deep Winter Greenhouse tour at Lake City Catholic Worker Farm. RSDP facebook.com/pg/SFA.MN/phot…