Monthly Archives: December 2011

Farmers’ Markets Benefit from Service-learning Project by Students in Integrated Marketing Communication Class at the U of M, Crookston

For one class at the University of Minnesota, Crookston, the end of the semester meant sharing ideas to help strengthen and promote local farmers markets. Students in Rachel Lundbohm’s integrated marketing communication class were involved in a service-learning project to … Continue reading

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Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference Provides Learning and Networking Opportunities for U of M, Crookston Natural Resources Students

Seven students from the University of Minnesota, Crookston Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society, along with their advisor Associate Professor John Loegering, Ph.D., attended the Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference in early December. The conference held this year in Des … Continue reading

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Jason Brantner, Research Fellow at the NWROC, Recognized with the Sugarbeet Distinguished Service Award by the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association

Jason Brantner, research fellow at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center (NWROC) located in Crookston, Minn., was recently recognized with the Sugarbeet Distinguished Service Award. The award is based on recent significant contributions to the success of the sugarbeet industry … Continue reading

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Poinsettias Bloom for the Holidays at U of M, Crookston

They started in August as cuttings, but the poinsettia crop at the University of Minnesota, Crookston is all grown up and ready for the holidays. The photo at lower left shows members of the commercial crops class with the poinsettia … Continue reading

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Retirement reception for Russ Severson, Extension educator, Tues., December 20, 2011, at the U of M, Crookston

Russ Severson, Extension educator in crops, will be retiring on December 29, after 38 years with the University of Minnesota. A retirement reception, celebrating Severson’s career will take place on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, from 3 – 5 p.m. in … Continue reading

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Soybean College to Address Soybean Production and Management at the University of Minnesota, Crookston on Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Early registration deadline for Soybean College Monday, December 12. Soybean producers and agriculture professionals interested in practical and in-depth management information to help maximize profits in soybean production are encouraged to participate in the Soybean College at the University of … Continue reading

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