Carlton County Extension Connection
December 2024
Are you looking to preserve your heirloom or open-pollinated varieties of plants that are truly priceless?
Doug has been saving his own seeds for years and will start with a review of plant reproduction. That will be followed by an overview of the slightly more advanced seed saving techniques used in more challenging vegetables like carrots, cabbage etc. Seed selection and storage will also be discussed with a Q & A to follow.
The cost is $5 at the door and 18 and under are free. Admission includes hand outs and door prizes. Contact Ann at 218-384-8684 or rustx048@umn.edu to register.
Curious about how climate change is impacting pollinators? Wondering how Minnesota’s diverse ecosystems contribute to supporting their habitats? Join us for this engaging webinar series to learn how you can support pollinators in any space—big or small—and help build resilient ecosystems in the face of climate change.
University of Minnesota Extension educators are excited to bring you this webinar series on learning more about our pollinators. This four-part series will cover how the changing climate affects pollinators, the role of pollinators in food production, ideas for establishing pollinator habitat in small spaces, and how woodlands can serve as another pollinator habitat.
Join us January 27, 28, 29 and 30 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. CST each afternoon for this free webinar. You must pre-register for this series at z.umn.edu/BeeSeries to receive the webinar links.
If you own property with woodlands or are interested in stewarding woodlands owned by others, Extension has gathered extensive resources that can help you become a successful woodland steward. This includes woodland stewardship principles, goal setting, finding a woodland professional and cost share options.
This starter guide is particularly useful for people interested in becoming stewards of woodlands greater than an acre in size and for those who do not have a history of woodland ownership in their families.
Minnesota’s forests and woodlands are diverse. From forests with many deciduous trees in southeastern Minnesota to the conifers that dominate much of northern Minnesota, there is the perfect tree and forest for everyone.
Extension’s woodland owner conference returns to northern Minnesota! Register now for the Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference happening Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Grand Rapids. This event will bring together woodland stewards from across northern Minnesota to share insights on the importance of managing our northern forests. Learn more and register here: z.umn.edu/MFWC25
Buckthorn, bush honeysuckle, amur maple, black locust, and Siberian elm.
Are these invasive species in your forest?
Now is the time to survey the land and check for any of these species that may be trying to take over. These species aren't in tune with Minnesota's seasons and hold onto their leaves longer than normal. Now that most native plants have dropped their leaves, it is the perfect time to spot these lingering green leaves and eradicate these invasive plants before they spread.
Visit the rental page on their website for more information!
Need help identifying invasive plants? Check out MN Department of Natural Resource's webpage for identification guides.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Are you a young farmer taking over an existing operation or have you started your own farm?
Are you confused on what your banker wants to see or what goals you have for your farm?
Do you want to better understand business deductions, or do you want help with grain marketing?
Do you want a farm business refresher?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, then the Minnesota Beginner Farmer Institute is for you.
The Minnesota Beginner Farmer Institute is a three-part course that uses an interactive and fun
approach to teach participants farm management topics. The participants will build camaraderie and meet three times over the course of two months. Each workshop will have educational handouts, presentations, and lunch.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand the Ag Economy, Business Plan and Goals, including AgPlan.
- Understand components and use of Taxes, Business Entities & Record Keeping, including expenses and deductions.
- Understand components and use of Finances, Land Rent and Grain Marketing, including cost
- of production. balance sheet, income statements, and cash flow.
DATES AND LOCATION
The Institute is free to attend, and lunch is provided.
Carlton County Transportation Building 1630 Co Rd 61, Carlton, MN 55718
o January 9 Noon to 5:00 p.m.
o January 16, and 23 – 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION
Registration is free, but pre-registration is required at https://z.umn.edu/BF24
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
Please contact Nathan Hulinsky, University of MN Extension ag business management educator, with questions at (218) 828-2680 or huli0013@umn.edu.
A minimum of four 8th District scholarships ranging from $400 to $700 will be awarded to students residing in or attending school in the Minnesota State Horticultural Society 8th District. The 8th District includes the counties of Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, north and south St. Louis.
Applicants must be a graduating senior form the MSHS 8th District who will be attending college or technical school within one calendar year after being chosen as a recipient. No restriction as to course or school. A completed application and essay must be submitted by March 15, 2025.
For an application and more information please contact Ann at the office. 218-384-8684
The New 2024 Carlton County Plat Books are in!
The 2024 Carlton County plat book has arrived. The on going plat book fund raiser for the Carlton County 4-H federation benefits the local 4-H kids. These include not only land descriptions but aerial photos as well. These plat books make a great Christmas gift! Please stop in the office to pick one up today. Cost is $40 cash or check.