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SAUK CENTRE – University of Minnesota Extension had been in search of a youth development associate dean and state 4-H director and found one of their own to assume responsibility – Jennifer Skuza. Skuza served as the assistant dean of the University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development for the past six years and has been able to learn the ropes firsthand. In this position, she helped lead the Minnesota 4-H program and was responsible for initiatives, reaching new audiences, research and evaluation. Skuza, a Sauk Rapids-Rice graduate and PhD, has always been interested in serving youth and communities. She has been involved with youth development for more than 20 years as her journey with Extension began in southwestern Minnesota. There, she encountered an influx of newcomers and changing communities due to migration. “With the increase in
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agricultural employment in that region, there were many newcomers at that time which is really what piqued my interest in both new populations and those that lived in the region for generations, and how 4-H can be used as a tool to help new families adjust to a community while positively impacting the lives of youth from diverse backgrounds,” Skuza said. Skuza then moved to the Twin Cities metro area, where she established the Minnesota Urban 4-H Youth Development program. In this position, she grew 4-H in urban communities by working with a team of staff, community partners, parents, volunteers and youth leaders Stepping up the youth development ladder,
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RICE – When you arrive at John Langer’s home on 15th Avenue Northeast in Rice, you will be greeted with noise and looks of curiosity from 100 goats and sheep and their offspring. “I have had a handful of goats over the years, but nothing this big until now,” Langer said. “I enjoy having them around, especially the babies.” Langer began raising goats and sheep in 2013, and, as he added more animals, his love for the creatures grew and turned into a hobby. Langer had raised pigs, as well, but now uses the goats and sheep to keep the barn filled. For 10 months of the year, Langer’s farm duties are minute, with morning and evening chores taking about 15 minutes each. In March and April, the hobby is more complicated. “Lambing and kidding season is pretty chaotic around here,” Langer said. “Kidding usually starts March 1 and lambing is usually late March or early April. I had 10 pens set up
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John Langer holds a lamb May 14 in Rice. Langer had 50 kids and lambs this year. He plans to keep 10 and sell the rest.
for lambing and kidding this year and installed a security system so I could watch them from my phone at work on breaks. If I saw one coming in, I could text my mom, and she would go check on it.” The hobby started with four goats. Today, Langer’s barn is full a
variety of breeds including babydoll Southdown sheep and Anglo-Nubian goats. “The main difference in all of my breeds is size,” Langer said. “I sell them mainly, but will butcher some on my own for the meat, too. I have a buyer right now that I can call when I have animals the
size he wants, and I don’t have to take a day off to go to the sales barn. He just comes out and gets them from the farm.” Langer has a relationship with a buyer in the area who wants any animals over 2 years in age
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Goats and sheep race to the hay and pasture area as John Langer opens the gate May 14 in Rice. Some of the breeds Langer raises are babydoll Southdown sheep and AngloNubian goats.
smile. don’t travel much or go true hobby, and I enjoy it a “It is fun raising these to the bar. Taking care of lot.” animals,” Langer said. “I these animals is my one
Skuza from front Skuza is now Associate Dean of the University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development and is also the state director of the Minnesota 4-H Youth Development program. “Ultimately, we are working toward a vision for all Minnesota youth to thrive in their happiness, success and connection with others and the world around them,” Skuza said. Skuza hopes the center will be recognized for excellence in programming, teaching and awarding scholarships in ways that shape the field of youth development and influence the public discourse. A past Benton County 4-H member herself, Skuza has fond memories of her time in the program and wants to provide a similar experience to all Minnesota youth as well as an array of new opportunities. “What’s great about 4-H is it’s a place for youth to delve deeper into a topic they are passionate about and learn more through self-directed and group learning,” Skuza said. “Or, maybe it’s a chance to learn something in another way if it’s a harder topic for youth and turn learning into a positive experience.” There are more than 68,000 youth involved in Minnesota 4-H and more than 12,000 adult volunteers. There is programming in all of Minnesota’s 87 counties and in tribal communities. “We’ve diversified and grown,” Skuza said. “Our programming and projects have changed as well. We are offering a wider array of projects and appeal to a wider spectrum of kids.” 4-H membership has changed with the changing face of Minnesota, including African American, Southeast Asian American Hispanic, Indigenous, European American and
other populations. “When people think of 4-H, they tend to think of the county fair and while that’s an important part of 4-H , we also showcase learning in other ways like engineering challenges, project bowls, campus immersion experiences, science of agriculture challenges and performing arts,” Skuza said. For instance, there is a 4-H Engineering Design Challenge Aug. 5 at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud. Minnesota 4-H is expecting more than 200 youth on over 40 teams to participate. “It reflects how the program is changing with the times,” Skuza said. “At last year’s engineering challenges, I enjoyed seeing a team of third graders compete with a groups of high school students.” The annual 4-H State Project Bowl took place in Sauk Rapids April 6 where youth worked in teams to showcase knowledge in animal science and wildlife. Over 600 4-H youth participated this year. “While we’re diversifying, we also understand the value of agriculture,” Skuza said. “It’s important to know where our food comes from and how to take care of the environment in ways that promote the sustainability of our communities. We also want to help youth see career opportunities in agricultural fields.” Because 4-H encompasses an array of topics, youth can delve into what piques their interest. “From a 4-H project, youth can take their interest to college, trade school and career paths,” Skuza said. “We are hoping to spark something in youth that promotes their love of learning and something they could potentially pursue in the future.” Skuza has an opportunity to leave her legacy on Minnesota 4-H and is looking to help youth thrive.
“Early in my tenure, I’ve traveled the state talking with 4-H program coordinators, extension educators and community partners, like fair boards, county commissioners and other elected officials, agencies, organizations, families and … youth, and one thing I’ve learned is people want strong local youth programming,” Skuza said. “Whether it’s in a county or a tribal
“It’s important to know where our food comes from and how to take care of the environment in ways that promote the sustainability of our communities. We also want to help youth see career opportunities in agricultural fields.” - Jennifer Skuza community, we want to have strong staff with youth development expertise in place, effective program plans that reflect local communities and an evaluation that helps us measure our program’s impact to make this happen.” Skuza plans to continue talking with youth and adults about their priorities and needs. She plans to invest her energy and the resources available to grow the reach and impact of the 4-H program. “I want Minnesota youth and the communities they live in to thrive; that’s something that’s very important to me,” Skuza said.
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Farmers are an optimistic potentially shifting some acreage lot but delayed plantings, floods away from corn to soybeans starts and ongoing trade issues are to take place, I suspect we’ll see beginning to take a toll. The latest even more concern about where Purdue University Ag Economy prices are headed and what that Barometer for the month of April means for farm profitability in is down 18 points since March. 2019.” This marks the fourth largest oneWith late plantings and, in month drop since data collection some flooded regions no planting, began in October 2015 along with the trade disputes and James Mintert, director of other government decisions, Purdue University’s Center for BY ROGER STROM many are wondering if they can Commercial Agriculture said, The Business of Farming count on financial assistance. “Producers have taken stock Last year, a total of $12 of their financial position and prospects for billion was available in the form of federal 2019 as they head into planting season and emergency aid but there seems to be confusion are concerned about the uncertainty arising in Washington as to whether Trump will from the on-going trade disputes with key ag approve another round of emergency aid. trading partners.” White House economic adviser Larry Mintert said farmers are being cautious Kudlow told a group of reporters the adminand are putting off large investments in their istration was ready to provide more aid to farming operation. farmers as a result of the U.S. trade wars with The Large Farm Investment Index is now China, Canada, Mexico, Europe and other at its lowest level since last September as countries. He said, “We have allocated $12 producers put building and equipment buying billion to farm assistance, and we stand ready on hold. Only 22% of farmers felt it was a to do more if necessary.” good time to make large purchases while a big But that was followed by a statement majority (74%) said it was a bad time. from ag secretary Sonny Purdue who said, Farmers were also asked what they expect “I’m afraid that’s not accurate, and I think that their financial situation to look like this year. possibly could be some miscommunication.” Over half (56%) said they expect things to be Adding even more confusion, the United about the same as last year. However, 27% States Department of Agriculture is allowing said they expect things will be worse than one farmers to file for trade mitigation payments year ago. When the same question was asked and has extended the deadline from May 1 to in the April 2018 survey, only 19% were May 17. expecting a worse financial situation than the Uncertainty, government decisions and prior year. uncontrollable variables are something farmMintert said a big variable is what impact ers have to deal with every year but many weather and adverse planting conditions will would agree that this year the cup runneth have on what gets planted in the next few over. weeks. … just sayin’. According to Mintert, “If the prospect of
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MDA finds Palmer amaranth in feed screenings Farmers encouraged to scout fields for signs of weed ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has found a new route for the invasive weed Palmer amaranth to enter and spread through Minnesota: grain and seed
screenings used as feed. After an investigation into a Palmer amaranth find in Redwood County, the MDA determined the weed found its way into a soybean field through cattle
manure. The cattle had been fed screenings from contaminated sunflower seed. The MDA has since sampled screenings throughout the state and has found Palmer amaranth seed in numerous screenings – some containing as much as 250 Palmer amaranth seeds per pound of screenings. “This newly discovered path for Palmer amaranth shows the difficultly in stopping the spread of invasive weeds,” said Thom Petersen, agriculture commissioner. “However, the MDA is committed to continuing our monitoring of screenings, educating crop and livestock farmers about this development, and helping eradicate any new finds.”
Palmer amaranth was first discovered in Minnesota in 2016. Since then, it has been found in six counties in the state. Palmer amaranth can grow 2 to 3 inches a day, typically reaching 6 to 8 feet, or more, in height. Left uncontrolled, a single female palmer amaranth plant typically produces 100,000 to 500,000 seeds. It is resistant to multiple herbicides, can cause substantial yield losses and greatly increase weed management costs in soybeans and corn. The MDA is encouraging farmers, especially those that have manure from feedlots
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Because of the impacts it can have to Minnesota’s crops, Palmer amaranth is listed as a prohibited weed seed. This means no Palmer amaranth is allowed in any seed offered for sale in the state. It is also on Minnesota’s Prohibited Noxious Weed Eradicate List. All above and below ground parts of the plant must be destroyed. Transportation, propagation or sale of this plant is prohibited. The invasive weed is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It has been found in over half of the states, including Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
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