Not cooked to the recommended minimum internal temperature. Not held at the proper temperature. Not cooled or reheated properly. Temperature danger zone: 41 to 135 degrees F. The longer food is in the ...

Ruminant stomachs have four compartments: the rumen, the reticulum, the omasum and the abomasum. Rumen microbes ferment feed and produce volatile fatty acids, which is the cow’s main energy source.

Cooking Matters courses offer practical nutrition information, hands-on food preparation, and food budgeting and shopping.

Participatory funding is the process of individuals working together to determine how grants and philanthropic gifts are distributed in their communities.

Cooking Matters volunteer opportunities include serving as a culinary instructor, a class manager, a class shopper and a class assistant.

Extension educators offer face-to-face training to school food service professionals. Topics include increasing participation in school breakfast, managing food allergens, lowering sodium, reducing ...

Arrange for us to come and teach on this important topic. Excellent resource for employee groups, community organizations, and more.

In its 53rd year, University of Minnesota Extension’s Cow-Calf Days event is one of Minnesota’s leading sources of information, technology and research for cow-calf producers.

Each day, Extension educators and researchers share expertise in the news, and Extension participants share their experiences. Enjoy this small selection of relevant and inspiring stories from 2025!

Focus on winter plant protection, watch for environmental damage to lawns and landscapes, and match indoor plant care to seasonal conditions. Consider using your holiday tree as habitat for winter ...

Minnesota 4-H Animal Science Ambassadors have the opportunity to plan, implement and evaluate a variety of 4-H animal science programs while exploring their passions.