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Extension: University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota Extension in Rice County is the education outreach of the University of Minnesota, connecting education and research to the needs of citizens and communities in Rice County.
Rice County Agricultural profile
Staff
Rice County works with the University of Minnesota to provide trained Extension staff in the areas of
- Agriculture
- Home horticulture
- Natural resources
- Nutrition education
- Youth development (4-H)
Educational programs
Educational programs are offered in the following settings:
- Distance learning
- Group settings
- Mass communication
- One-on-one contacts
- Self-learning opportunities
Collaborative efforts
Collaborative efforts include:
- Communities
- Families
- Food Producers
- Organizations
- Seniors
- Youth
Regional centers
In addition to Rice County, 15 regional centers have been established around the state. They are funded with state and federal dollars, and provide educational programming in the areas of
- Land
- Food and the environment
- Community development and vitality
- Youth development and family living
- Where can I get information on cooking, food preservation, cleaning stains and mildew from homes and clothes, and other household issues?
- Who can I contact about Minnesota production agriculture and small acreage questions?
- Where can I find information about plants, trees, gardens and insects in the home landscape?
- What is the AnswerLine?
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Lisa Dierks
Regional Director, University of Minnesota ExtensionPhone: 507-254-7178
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Lisa Holling
Administrative AssistantPhone: 507-332-6162
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Extension-University of Minnesota
Physical Address
Extension: University of Minnesota
1900 Fairgrounds Drive - #17
Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: 507-332-6109
Northfield Phone: 507-645-9576
Lonsdale Phone: 507-744-5185
Toll free: 888-200-4807
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Offices are closed on legal holidaysHousehold Answer Line: 800-854-1678
Farm Information Line: 800-232-9077