A farm information line is the newest way to get information from the University of Minnesota (U of M) Extension Service. The new toll-free number, (800) 232-9077, is staffed Mon- day – Friday, from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. After hours, callers can leave voice mail messages regarding their questions. The new farm information line will supplement, not replace, the ways that farmers can access the extension for farm-related information and education. Citizens can access extension information a number of ways: o Call Eric Sonnek at (320) 255-6169 or Dan Martens at (320) 968-5077, your local technical agricultural advisors. o Visit the extension Web site at www.extension.umn.edu. o Attend extension workshops, programs and meetings delivered by regional educators, campus faculty, and local technical advisors. o Call the farm information line toll-free at (800) 232-9077. For nearly a century, farmers have turned to the U of M Extension Service for research-based information they can count on. If you’re looking for other information, check out these extension resources for answers on gardening, food safety, managing your finances and other topics: o Contact Carl Hoffman, (320) 255-6169, your local horticulturist. o Yard and garden, (612) 624-4771 (a master gardener will reply). o Ask a master gardener – an on-line service at www.extension.umn.edu/projects/yardandgarden/askmgintro.html. o Answer line available toll-free at (800) 854-1678, from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., Monday – Friday. You can talk directly to extension experts for answers on safe cooking, canning and freezing foods, cleaning stains and mildew, and other household questions. o Info-U – call toll-free (800) 525-UofM (8636), you will receive recorded messages.
