Douglas County | Extension County Offices

All in-person Extension meetings, events and classes are canceled through Friday, May 15.

Dog & Horse ID Information Mailing (2020)

Time sensitive dog and horse information mailed to members soon.
Animal Science Project ID Information Mailing (2020)

Time sensitive animal science information will be mailed to enrolled members soon!
Now's the Time to Enroll or Re-Enroll in 4-H

Did you re-enroll in 4-H yet? Remember, the 4-H year begins in October!

Gardening Brown Bag Series Offered

From seed starting, jumping worms, garden tools, rain water, vegetables, flowers and so much more - these lunch-time sessions are very informative and interesting. Hope you'll join us!
Extension in-person events cancelled through May 15

The decision was made to help safeguard public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Previously, Extension cancelled events through March 31.)
Coping with Farm & Rural Stress in Minnesota

Farming can be a stressful occupation. Here are numerous resources to help for stress, anxiety, depression, anger, or feeling "stuck" .

Fill Your Garden with Flowering Annuals

From the common snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus), to beds of colorful zinnias (Zinnia elegans), your ornamental garden will be enhanced when you strategically use annuals.
Pesky Squirrels DebarkingYour Trees? Here’s What You Should Know

Bark stripping has been linked to several squirrel species in North America including eastern gray (Sciurus carolinensis), fox (S. niger) and the red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus). Squirrels are opportunistic feeders.
Give yourself a taste of spring by starting your own seeds at home!

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Gardening Brown Bag Series Offered

From seed starting, jumping worms, garden tools, rain water, vegetables, flowers and so much more - these lunch-time sessions are very informative and interesting. Hope you'll join us!

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