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Brakstad Family Farm Receives Water Quality Certification
December 12, 2024 by Alyson Levig
Lance and Robyn Bragstad, proud owners of the Brakstad Family Farm, have recently become water quality certified under the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP).
Read MoreDid You Know... Pocket Forests can Help Boost the Local Ecosystem?
December 4, 2024 by Olivia Olson
When someone mentions forests, what comes to mind? You might think of large swaths of land covered with trees and other plants, perhaps older wooded ecosystems that have been around for decades or centuries. However, there is another type of forest that has gained traction over the past couple of decades, called pocket forests.
Read MoreDid You Know... Minnesota Has 81 Major Watersheds Throughout The State?
November 5, 2024 by Nicole Lundeen
A watershed is an area of land that channels rainfall and snowmelt to streams, rivers, and lakes.
Read MoreSpadgenske Dairy Farm Becomes Water Quality Certified
October 30, 2024 by Alyson Levig
Mark, Mike, and Kristine Spadgenske, proud owners of the Spadgenske Dairy Farm, have recently become water quality certified under the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP).
Read MoreDid You Know... You Can Get Up To $400 For Planting A Native Pocket Garden?
October 1, 2024 by Kristi Rorah
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources' (BWSR) Lawns 2 Legumes program is a great benefit for homeowners looking to create pollinator-friendly habitats in their yards.
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