Congratulations to the 2021 Minnesota 4-H scholarship recipients! These 14 outstanding 4-H youth and alumni across Minnesota stood out among over 109 applications.
Farm, Garden & Outdoors calendar published May 22, 2021
Events and classes scheduled in the outdoors, gardening and farming. Submit your event at news@wctrib.com by noon on Tuesday. Written By: Donna Middleton | ×
Outdoors
Let’s Go Fishing: May 22, noon to 2:30 p.m., Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer. Annual kickoff and training meeting for volunteers. Everyone will receive a volunteer resource booklet at the meeting which has all the information needed to volunteer with the Willmar chapter. A box lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Harley Davenport at 320-441-9586 or email at harlanjd@msn.com.
Farming
Beef Quality Assurance and Secure Beef Supply training: June 3, free, online via Zoom by the University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Beef Council. Advance registration required, codes at mnbeef.org/about-us/upcoming-events. BQA certification is being required by many major industry buyers and processors. It is still voluntary for pr
Farm, Garden & Outdoors calendar published May 8, 2021
Events and classes scheduled in the outdoors, gardening and farming. Submit your event at news@wctrib.com by noon on Tuesday. Written By: Donna Middleton | ×
Outdoors
Gathering Partners Conference: May 13-15, virtually, $60, registration deadline May 10. Event is a favorite for friends of Minnesota’s natural resources, including volunteers, landowners, citizen scientists and advocates. From phenology to climate change, wildlife watching to invasive species management, participants can learn about Minnesota’s ecology virtually. Evenings will include a virtual happy hour, game show night, and more. Optional field trips at various northern Minnesota locations. Each optional field trip is $35; financial assistance is available. More information and registration on website at gatheringpartners.umn.edu.