Beltrami County Extension
Beltrami County Extension Office
Beltrami County Fairgrounds
7223 Fairgrounds Road NW
Suite 7A
Bemidji, MN 56601
mnext-beltrami@umn.edu
phone: 218-444-5722
Monday-Wednesday
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday
CLOSED
Beltrami County Extension
Mission Statement:Making a difference by connecting community needs and University resources to address critical issues in Minnesota. In partnership with the county and university, Beltrami County Extension is committed to delivering high-quality, relevant educational programs and information to its citizens and communities. Extension's statewide network of researchers, educators, and volunteers address local needs by creating a stronger Minnesota through education and research. University of Minnesota Extension discovers science-based solutions, delivers practical education and engages Minnesotans to build a better future Making a difference by connecting community needs and University resources to address critical issues in Minnesota.
As a branch of the University of Minnesota Extension Service, Beltrami County Extension Service is committed to delivering high-quality, relevant educational programs and information to it's citizens and communities. Our statewide network of researchers, educators, and volunteers addresses critical needs by focusing on issues where research-based education can make a difference.
Programs:
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Lisa Loegering, Regional Director |
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Hannah Sieberg Extension Educator siebe192@umn.edu |
4-H is the oldest and largest publicly funded youth development organization in the US. Each 4-H club is encouraged to be creative and flexible to best meet the needs of the youth and families involved. |
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Sandra Gehrke
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The University of Minnesota’s SNAP-Ed helps low-income individuals and families make diet and lifestyle choices to improve their health and prevent obesity. We deliver our classes and curricula in a variety of community settings, such as food shelves, schools, community centers, and public housing sites. Our policy, system and environmental (PSE) change work is to: Help communities create and sustain environments that support people in their efforts to eat healthier foods and become more physically active and we provide training to community partners on changing practices and systems to create a healthier environment. |
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Master Gardener
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Master Gardeners are University of MN trained volunteers whose job is to educate the public about a variety of horticulture subjects using readily-available, up-to-date research-based information. |
Website: https://www.co.beltrami.mn.us/Departments/Extension.html