U of M Extension delivers practical education

The Hubbard County University of Minnesota Extension (UMN) office provides educational programs on sustainable farming, water quality, nutrition and address horticulture questions.

They offer the youth of our community learning opportunities via 4-H clubs, special-interest groups, afterschool programs, civic engagement, community service, camping and school enrichment.

4-H is an out-of-school, hands-on learning program for anyone in Kindergarten through one year past high school. Become a 4-H member to open up a host of resources and opportunities such as showcase and judging experiences, scholarships, leadership trips and more.

Learn more about 4-H at www.4-H. org, on Facebook at www.facebook. com/4-H or contact Mari Jo Lohmeier, Hubbard County 4-H program coordinator, at 732-3391 or mlohmeie@umn. edu.

Donna Anderson, SNAP-Ed Educator for UMN Extension, offers nutrition programming for men/fathers, Head Start CaP agencies and schools, to name a few. Contact her at 218-640-0285 or ande8387@umn.edu if you have ques- tions, are an agency that is interested in discussing classes or other outreach; backpack programs, Farmers Market Power of Produce Club for youth and Power of Produce for seniors/elders, or Go Wild signs in the community that shares information about wellness and health through art.

If information about agriculture, gardening and natural resources interests you, consider signing up for the Hubbard County UMN Extension Agriculture, Gardening and Natural Resources e-newsletter at z.umn.edu/HCExtensionNewsletter.

For more information, call Hubbard County UMN Extension Educator Tarah Young at 218-732-3391 or visit https:// extension.umn.edu/local/hubbard.

The office is located at 201 Fair Avenue, Park Rapids.