Nicollet County | Extension County Offices

Extension is expanding its online education and resources while in-person events and classes are canceled.

4-H

State Fair cancellation

Extension is creating alternate experiences for 4-He'rs and others. "It won’t replace the Fair but we are committed to meaningful programming," says Dean Durgan.
Regional 4-H Camp at Camp Omega is cancelled

We have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Mankato Regional 4-H Camp at Camp Omega: Youth Camp July 7-9 and Teen Camp July 10-11.
How (and Why) to Start Your 4-H Projects Now

During the COVID-19 pandemic, 4-H projects play an important role. Here are resources for parents and 4-H'ers to start or grow their 4-H projects.
Request Animal Ear Tags by May 8 for Animal ID Deadline (June 1)

Request ear tags by May 8 to help us prepare for distribution.
Nicollet County 4-H Achievement Scholarship Applications Due June 1

Four $400 scholarship will be awarded to Nicollet and Blue Earth County 4-H members graduating from high school in 2020.

Dealing with Sudden Income Loss During COVID-19

When families are faced with financial uncertainty or sudden income loss, addressing the situation takes more than just thinking about dollars and cents, says Lori Hendrickson, Extension Educator and an accredited financial counselor with University of Minnesota Extension. Continue reading to learn some suggestions recommended.

What to do if your pork packing plant is closed

Are you impacted by a pork packing plant closure due to COVID-19 and have pigs scheduled to ship in the near future and wondering what to do? Below is a list of strategies for you to consider.
Producers Can Apply for Funding to Assist with Animal Mortality Disposal

Limited funds from Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are now available to help Minnesota pork producers with Emergency Animal Mortality. Pork producers can apply for assistance from the USDA’s NRCS Emergency Animal Mortality Program from now through April. Continue to read to learn more.
Aiming for Maximum Corn Yield in Minnesota

There are four simple requirements in addition to the calendar for achieving uniform germination and emergence of corn as indicated by Dr. Bob Neilsen at Purdue University and Bruce Potter a University of Minnesota Extension Integrated Pest Management (IPM) specialist. Continue reading to find out the four simple requirements.

Gardening

Get information about best plants and gardening practices for Minnesota lawns, landscapes, and gardens.

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

U of M Extension
Nicollet County

Government Center
501 S Minnesota Ave
St. Peter MN 56082-2533

(507) 934-7828 (phone)
(507) 931-9220 (fax)
mnext-nicollet@umn.edu