Urban farming brings big benefit to the community
Backlund Acres in Belle Plaine works with NRCS to promote sustainable urban agriculture and provide food for the community.
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Apr 84 min
Spring maintenance for raingardens
Maintenance reminders to keep your raingarden looking good and functioning at its full capacity for years to come.
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Nov 8, 20234 min
Simon Family Agriculture named 2023 Conservation Leaders
Simon Family Ag nominated as the 2023 Conservation Leader in Scott County.
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Jul 19, 20232 min
Local producers receive water quality awards
Local farmers speak on recognition from the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program.
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Jul 10, 20233 min
Emerald Ash Borer - prevention and management strategies
How to prevent the spread of invasive emerald ash borer and management strategies for infestations.
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Jun 30, 20233 min
Belle Plaine Farmer changes operation for soil and water quality
In 2014, Belle Plaine producer Brian Entinger found himself on a farm transformed. His fields that had once been lush cropland and...
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Oct 18, 20223 min
Wildlife and water benefit from restored wetland
Belle Plaine resident Ray Soller has lived in Scott County his entire life, and has been maintaining his family’s land farming corn and...
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Apr 1, 20223 min
Spring prairie burns: why they're important and when to do them
The changing of the season and warmer weather means that both your prairie plants and their weedy competitors are about to emerge. Stay...
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Sep 14, 20203 min
Best Time of Year to Remove Buckthorn
Buckthorn removal can be a confusing process, but following these steps can remove the invasive bush and keep it away for years to come.
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