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- Douglas County Web Site Find out what's happening in Douglas County Government.
- Center for 4-H Youth Development See what's happening with 4-H!
- National 4-H Website For Youth by Youth.
- Douglas County Fair Be sure to visit the 10th largest fair in Minnesota. Get all the details here including directions, entertainment, judging schedules and vendors. Come see us Thursday, August 18 - Sunday, August 21, 2011 in Alexandria, MN.
- U of M Soil Testing Download forms and get the details needed to test soil for lawn/garden, farm field and greenhouse.
- Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association The purpose and mission of the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association is to help the members of nursery and landscape related industries in Minnesota operate their business.
- Apple Bagging Research Project See what apple bagging is all about!
- Northern Gardener Homepage Serving Northern Gardeners through education, encouragement and community.
- Yard & Garden Line Information about plants and insects in the home landscape!
- Minnesota Grown This information will help you locate fresh, high quality, Minnesota Grown agricultural products.
- Master Gardener Website The Master Gardener Program in Minnesota.
- U of M Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas Co Sharing reliable, locally specific gardening information with residents of Douglas County, Minnesota area.
- Rental Rates Land rental rates continue to be of interest to landowners and operators. Minnesota Cropland Rental Rates Per Acre broke down by regions.
- Ag Business Management Great source of information and publications such as farm transfer and rental rates.
- United State Department of Agriculture Great resource for Agriculture!
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture Has Minnesota Agricultural resources.
- Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station It impacts Minnesotans by supporting essential University of Minnesota research.
- Minnesota Crop Improvement Association MCIA is an organization dedicated to improving the productivity, profitability and competitive position of MCIA members by providing services to producers, conditioners and distributors of plant products, enabling them to provide high-quality plant products to Minnesota, the United States and the World.
- Upper Midwest Haylist Haylist is a self-service tool that enables buyers and sellers of hay (straw too!) in the U.S. and Canada to announce and search available or needed hay lots.
- State Variety Trials Results
- Custom Rates Keep up-to-date with current custom rates.
- U of M Farm Family of the Year The Farm Family Recognition Program honors farm families throughout Minnesota for their contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities. Learn more and how to nominate a family or apply.
- Pesticide Safety & Environmental Education Download the private pesticide applicators manual and get all the information needed to become certified. Learn about responsible management of pests and pesticides and how essential it is to public health, safety and environmental protection.
- Minnesota State Fair Century Farms Do you have a farm that has been in continuous ownership by your family for 100 years or more or know someone who does? Learn more about the "Century Farm" program and how to apply.
- Gateway to Government Food Safety Information Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies with food safety information
- National Center for Home Food Preservation Has tips on preserving almost any food--from apples to
tomatoes and turnips.
- National Center for Home Food Preservation Good source for current research-based recommendations for most methods of home food preservation.
- Echo Press Newspaper Find out what is making the news in Alexandria!
- Campaign Minnesota Learn more about this fund-raising effort to build
excellence in every corner of the U.
- SmugMug View photos of Douglas County 4-H members at various events through the years.
- 4HOnline.com Our new enrollment provider this year is 4HOnline. In addition to greater reliability and capacity, 4HOnline is based on a "family login", allowing families to manage all youth and adult enrollments with one login. Contact the University of Minnesota Extension Office of Douglas County for more information at (320) 762-3890.
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