Douglas County | Extension County Offices

Extension is expanding its online education and resources to adapt to COVID-19 restrictions.

4-H

4-H Pajama Party

For youth grades K-3
4-H Fall/Winter Food Challenge

Participate in a fun weekly food challenge.
Share Your Talent this Holiday Season

Do you wish to spread holiday cheer to others? If so, we have an opportunity for you.
Are You Interested In Joining Douglas County 4-H?

From science to citizenship, agriculture to the arts, there's endless opportunities! Did you know 4-H is Minnesota's largest youth development organization?
2020 4-H Achievement Days Slideshow

Want to see who exhibited at this year's 4-H Achievement Days and what they exhibited? Check out this video!

What is a Fair Farmland Rental Agreement?

Negotiating a fair rental agreement that satisfies the land owner and the farmer is a challenge. Ag Business Management Extension Educators will provide several ways, including factsheets and worksheets to determine a fair farm land rental rate for both parties.

Garden Webinar Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for a series of six free gardening webinars. University of Minnesota Extension educator, Robin Trott, will lead 60- to 90-minute weekly sessions on Zoom.
Easy Care for Blooming Holiday Plants

Tis the season for holiday plants. Poinsettia, Cacti, Amaryllis and Paperwhites abound in every store, and they are so beautiful, it’s difficult to resist taking a couple (or many) home. For all these plants, make sure to poke holes in any decorative foil pot covering prior to first watering to assure adequate drainage, and to keep them looking fresh all season long, follow these recommendations.
How to Prepare Your Trees for Winter

Trees can experience many stresses during the winter months including lack of water, sunscald, wildlife damage and winter injury.

Garden Webinar Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for a series of six free gardening webinars. University of Minnesota Extension educator, Robin Trott, will lead 60- to 90-minute weekly sessions on Zoom.
Choosing the Type of Tomato You Will Enjoy VIDEO

Before planting tomatoes, learn about the different varieties.

Douglas County partners with Extension to deliver even more practical education and research right in your county.

U of M Extension
Douglas County

720 Fillmore Ste B090
Alexandria MN 56308-1763

(320) 762-3890 (phone)
(320) 762-3871 (fax)
mnext-douglas@umn.edu