This is the week at UMN Crookston, one many have been awaiting as students are wrapping up final projects and presentations and taking final exams. Some will be concluding the week with commencement.
UMN Crookston Ag Education students recently recognized by The Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC) as two 2021 Minnesota Teach Ag Ambassadors. Britton Fuglseth and Faith Kowalke, sophomores, were chosen along with four others from Minnesota institutions that train future agriculture teachers.
The UMN Crookston Horticulture Department kicks off its annual spring bedding plant sale Thursday, April 29. Sales are encouraged through their online catalog and virtual sales option. Due to COVID-19 protocols, online sales are on a first-come, first-served basis and will be reviewed and filled as supplies last. Pick-up dates will be scheduled
Not one, not two, but three. Three is the magic number this year when it comes to current Minnesota State FFA Officers on the University of Minnesota Crookston campus. It seemed unthinkable. UMN Crookston is no stranger to having a state officer on-campus. Britton Fuglseth (reporter) did it in 2019-20. Eleora DeMuth (reporter) did it in 2017-18.
When you think of horticulture, does your mind directly think plants or profession? UMN Crookston has been delivering degrees in horticulture for more than 35 years. Not only is there a diverse group of people who fill many roles in this profession, but there are varying degrees of perspective in the industry.
The University of Minnesota Crookston is excited to announce alumnus Wemimo Abbey 2013, recently featured in the New York Times for work related to his multimillion dollar company, will be the keynote speaker for both commencements Saturday, May 8.
Last month, University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel announced regarding fall 2021, "with optimism and caution, the University plans to return to a pre-pandemic environment in teaching, research, service, and other facets of in-person and on-campus life" (click here to read the press release). This decision reflects current trends suggesting
The University of Minnesota Crookston’s Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society along with faculty, staff and other students cleared over 35 acres of bushland habitat in the Palmville Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Roseau County last month.
The Minnesota Thoroughbred industry foals out between 150-200 foals each year across the state of Minnesota. These foals become a part of an industry that brings $409 million in economic impact to the State of Minnesota, per a 2017 University of Minnesota economic impact report.
Hands-on learning is typical at the University of Minnesota Crookston, more so in March as students majoring in animal and equine science are in the heart of caring for newborns in several barns. It's lambing, kidding, calving, and foaling season on campus and Animal and Equine Science faculty, staff and students are busy providing support for both