Extension Connection

The Carlton County Extension staff and Carlton Extension Committee are pleased to deliver this electronic newsletter to our email subscribers. Take a look at our upcoming events and news and check out our website for up-to-the minute information.

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Questions and comments can be directed to mnext-Carlton@umn.edu or call our office at 218-384-3511.

Happy September! It's hard to believe that summer is already over! My first summer in office for Carlton County Extension has been wonderful. Getting to go out and assess fields, troubleshoot blueberry patches, identify insects, and see beautiful pastures has made my summer worthwhile. I commend all growers in Carlton County for their hard work and appreciate everyone that has let me come out for a visit!

Best,

Mercedes

The Carlton County Extension office will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022 in observance of Labor Day. Please contact our Extension educators via email or phone as needed.

New and beginner farmers (or seasoned farmers looking for a refresh) are invited to come learn about important financial documents to be used to track finances on your farm. Rob Holcomb, and Extension Educator specializing in Ag business management will be presenting on the topic. Come learn how to break down the basics of documents, such as a balance sheet, to successfully track financials of your operation and see success. The event will take place on September 27, 2022 from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Carlton County Transportation Building. There is no cost to attend this event. To register please follow the link https://z.umn.edu/FinBootCamp or reach out to Mercedes 218-384-8681 or moffe029@umn.edu.

The Extension Community Connect Class is excited to be hosting a Wintering your Garden and Landscape event! Extension Educator, Mercedes Moffett will give tips on winterizing your landscape to minimize disease and pests for the upcoming garden season. SWCD Conservation Specialist, Alyssa Bloss will talk about what to leave in your yard as winter sets in to preserve pollinators for the next year. Carlton County Master Gardener, Kathy Rahkola will present information on starting a “Bee Lawn.” This event is occurring on Thursday, September 22, 2022 6-7:30 pm, Esko Town Hall, 25 E. Harney Rd. Esko. We will meet at the town hall and head out to the garden for a demo. This is a free event.

Please call the Extension Office for more information and to register for this event: 218-384-8684 or email Ann at rustx048@umn.edu

The Carlton County Master Gardeners welcomed 4 new members for the 2022 gardening season. They are Laura Anderson of Barnum, Raenee Bennett of Moose Lake, Pat McCoy of Scanlon, and Amy Teske of Cloquet. Each of them will have volunteered 50 hours of horticulture education and assistance to the community by the end of the year.

The Master Gardener group in Carlton County consists of 32 members and offer a wide variety of services for the community such as: Community education programs, on-site lawn and garden clinics, community and pollinator garden consultations, garden tours, questions and answer booths, plants sales, and horticulture judging at county fairs and more.

If you would like more information about programing or are interested in becoming a member, please contact Ann Rust at 218-384-3511 ext. 1 or rustx048@umn.edu.

A minimum of four 8th District scholarships ranging from $250 to $600 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. For more information please contact Jan Dzwonkowski, at jan_dz_@q.com or 218-865-6018.

The Extension office is looking to start fresh with a new system to organize current soil sample results. Throughout the years, samples have been filed and held on hand for reference. We are archiving this data, but wish to extend the opportunity for community members to retrieve their information. If you know you have soil samples on file with us, and would like this information, please contact the office at mnext-Carlton@umn.edu or call our office at 218-384-3511.

Our Carlton County 4-H newsletter is jammed full of upcoming events, County Fair details and and all things Carlton 4-H! Read our latest email newsletter and consider signing up for future newsletters or forward to anyone interested in finding out how you can get involved. Participants are Kindergarten through grade 13 and adults volunteers are needed. Contact our office with questions and learn more about how you can get involved today!

Keri Cavitt, Regional Director cavit005@umn.edu

Tracey Hartung, Administrative Specialist thartung@umn.edu

Katie Siltanen, 4-H Educator silta006@umn.edu

Mercedes Moffett, Agriculture Educator, moffe029@umn.edu

Ann Rust, Vol Coord & Horticulture Assist rustx048@umn.edu

Email: mnext-Carlton@umn.edu
Website: https://local.extension.umn.edu/local/carlton
Location: 317 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton, MN, USA
Phone: 218-384-3511
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