Department of Agricultural and Natural Resource Systems

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Extension Department of Agricultural and Natural Resource Systems brings together University experts from many disciplines to address the complex demands put on our land and water and develop balanced, comprehensive solutions. We provide effective, research-based education and integrate diverse perspectives to address critical issues impacting Minnesota's food, agriculture, and natural resources. Because we are part of the communities we serve, we can identify needs early, set up related research as needed, and develop educational programs to bring information and training to the community.

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    Bee Block Survey Protocols
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2018) Satyshur, Colleen; Forsberg, Britt
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    Bumble Bee Survey Protocols
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2020) Evans, Elaine; Forsberg, Britt
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    Minnesota fruit and vegetable growers manual for the beginning grower
    (University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2004) Tong, Cindy
    Risk management, business planning and start up, marketing, knowing your soil, production, irrigation and cultivation, farm safety, pest management, harvesting and storage information for beginning fruit and vegetable growers in Minnesota.
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    Minnesota high tunnel production manual for commercial growers, 2nd Edition
    (University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2012) Nennich, Terrance T; Wold-Burkness, Suzanne
    Risk management, structures, the high tunnel environment, cultural practices, crop production, crops, and finances for growing in high tunnels in Minnesota
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    Nutrient management for commercial fruit and vegetable crops in Minnesota
    (University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2005) Rosen, Carl J; Eliason, Roger
    Soil testing information, fertilizer information and recommendations, fertigation and foliar fertilization recommendations, nutrient needs , and diagnosing nutrient issues of various fruit and vegetable crops grown in Minnesota.
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    Nutrient management for fruit and vegetable crop production: Maintaining soil fertility in an organic system
    (University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2005) Rosen, Carl J; Bierman, Peter M
    Nutrient management considerations and options for commercial fruit and vegetable growers in Minnesota. Topics include nutrient forms take up by plants, characteristics of organic fertilizers and soil amendments, deciding what amendments are needed, pH management, managing Nitrogen, managing Phosphorus and Potassium, secondary and micronutrients.
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    Nutrient management for fruit and vegetable crop production: Nutrient cycling and maintaining soil fertility
    (University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2005) Bierman, Peter M; Rosen, Carl J
    The focus of this bulletin is on biology, placing nutrient cycling at the center of nutrient management, but the biological emphasis is not meant to disregard other factors. The objectives are to examine and illustrate: Biological, chemical, and physical processes plant nutrients go through as they cycle through the soil; How these processes affect nutrient availability to plants and nutrient movement from farm fields to surface or groundwater; Ways to manage crops and soils to maximize nutrient availability and minimize nutrient movement to the surrounding environment. Understanding processes helps identify practical options that fit different farming systems. Understanding nutrient cycles helps all types of farmers maintain the fertility of their soils, while at the same time protecting our water resources.
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    Pricing for Profit Workbook
    (2023-12) Pesch, Ryan
    This workbook describes common pricing strategies for direct marketers, including those who direct market from farm to customer. The workbook includes activities to assist farms and businesses to identify their own price strategies
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    Silvopasture: Establishment and Management Principles for Minnesota
    (2017) Zamora, Diomy; Wyatt, Gary; Buttler, Megan; Ford, Maggie; Magner, Joe; Reichenbach, Mike; Burkett, Eleanor; Current, Dean; Walter, Dusty
    As an agroforestry practice, Silvopasture intentionally integrates livestock, forage production, and trees into an intensively managed system. The forage, trees, and livestock in silvopasture complement one another to increase productivity. The practice of silvopasture provides annual income from livestock (e.g., meat, dairy products) while fostering long-term economic benefits from trees including timber, fence posts, firewood, fruit, and nuts. This guidebook was created to increase awareness of silvopasture in Minnesota.
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    SULIS: Sustainable Urban Landscape Information Series—Design
    (2018) Weisenhorn, Julie; Ripp, Tim; Vaughan, Elizabeth
    SUSTAINABILITY AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN discusses the major considerations that need to be incorporated into a landscape design if a sustainable landscape is to be the outcome. Landscape functionality, cost effectiveness, and environmental impacts are a few of the items discussed. THE BASE PLAN describes how information is gathered, compiled and used in the development of a landscape design. How to conduct an interview, carry out a site survey and site analysis, and how to use information collected from counties, municipalities and developers are some of the topics discussed. THE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEQUENCE explains the essential steps to create a sustainable landscape design. The design sequence includes the creation of bubble diagrams, concept plans, and draft designs THE COMPLETED LANDSCAPE DESIGN describes the transition from a draft to the completed landscape design. Important principles and elements of design are defined. Examples of how each is used in the development of a sustainable design are included.