NDSU Extension - Renville County

09/02/2026

It's back! Food Preservation 101 is being offered again this fall!

This virtual course is completely online and features prerecorded lessons, activities and printable handouts.

(The fall course begins October 1) Learn more and register >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/food-preservation-101

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

🍽️ **What if the family dinner table is about more than just dinner?**

Spilled milk. Picky eaters. Busy schedules. Someone inevitably getting up three times. 😅

Family meals don’t have to be perfect to matter.

Join **Dr. Sean Brotherson** on **September 29 at noon** as we explore the **science behind eating together** and how family meals can support our overall well-being and strengthen family connections.

Because sometimes the best memories happen in the middle of the mess. ❤️

📅 September 29 | Noon
💻 Online webinar | FREE
👉 Register at **ndsu.ag/parenteducation**

08/31/2026

08/27/2026

Fuel up to focus!

Breakfast improves school performance. Children who skip breakfast have trouble staying on task in school and become tired and irritable.
Breakfast improves nutrition. Researchers have shown that children who eat breakfast are more likely to meet their needs for calcium, iron, riboflavin, folic acid, iron, vitamins A and D and other nutrients.

Learn more and discover breakfast recipes >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/now-youre-cookin-breakfast

08/26/2026

What happens when you take a conference out of the conference room and into the community?

You get ND Next: The Future Grows Here.

Join us September 30–October 1 in Carrington for two days filled with:

🌱 Rural success stories and practical ideas
💡 Entrepreneurship, innovation and community development
🏢 Breakout sessions hosted at businesses and locations throughout Carrington
🎤 Opening keynote speaker Danna Larson of Rural Revival
🐄 From Moo to Mmmm: A Dairy Adventure at Van Bedaf Dairy and Cows & Co Creamery
☕ A closing message from Sandi Luck, founder of Bully Brew Coffee

ND Next is about seeing ideas in action, making connections and bringing something useful back to your business or community.

Register by September 1 for the $75 early-bird rate.

https://agext-northdakotastate-ndus.nbsstore.net/nd-next-the-future-grows-here-conference

📍 Carrington, North Dakota
📅 September 30–October 1, 2026

Hosted by the Carrington community and NDSU Extension, with the NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota serving as Presenting Sponsor.

08/21/2026

Stop by the Renville Extension Office to check out the new Food Preservation publications that just came in today!

NDSU Extension is a great source of information for all things food preservation, whether you’re looking for recipes to can, freeze, or dehydrate!

08/20/2026

Are you overrun with zucchini from your garden yet? Try using it in new sweet or savory recipes!

When we say zucchini is a versatile vegetable, we are not kidding!

It can be enjoyed in everything from salads to baked goods. It also provides a nourishing amount of vitamins A, C and K, plus potassium and other minerals

If your garden is seeing an abundance of zucchini, we've provided some recipe ideas to incorporate in your next meal.

Greek Zoodle Salad https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/greek-zoodle-salad

Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/3-tips-healthier-celebration #:~:text=gram%20%E2%80%A2%20mg%20%3D%20milligrams-,Chocolate%20Zucchini%20Cupcakes,-Photo%20Credit%3A

Ratatouille
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/ratatouille

Zucchini Rollups
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/zucchini-rollups

08/20/2026

What's the latest in the ag economy across our region?

The latest issue of Agriculture by the Numbers is out now
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/farm-management/agriculture-numbers

Stay informed with the latest economic insights and analysis from our experts. Subscribe to receive it monthly.

08/14/2026

The North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network aka NDAWN isn’t just measuring precipitation amounts and temperatures across the state. It’s also playing a role in developing tools for crop disease management. https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-research/impact-stories/ndawn-data-helping-develop-tools-crop-disease-management