Food

A maroon mailbox with a gold "M" and "Gophers" on it stands in the foreground of a farm.

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University of Minnesota recognizes the Farm Families of the Year

The University of Minnesota is honoring growers and families at the annual Minnesota Farmfest near Redwood Falls.

A woman cashier checks out the groceries of another woman at a grocery store.

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Restocking resilience for Minnesota’s rural grocery stores

The University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships delivers resources and support for rural grocery stores facing an increasingly uphill battle.

Two kids get an up-close look at a very large insect at the Great Minnsect Show.

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Celebrating all things insects

The 2025 Great Minnsect Show at the University of Minnesota attracted over 1,000 visitors eager to explore the fascinating world of insects.

Extension Educator Autumn Stoll stands in front of a projector at the front of a classroom.

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Talking food safety and cyclospora with the University of Minnesota

Though Minnesota has seen no confirmed outbreak clusters of cyclospora infections, 41 states have reported cases, including larger outbreaks in Michigan and Ohio. The cyclospora parasite causes severe intensive gastrointestinal issues including explosive and watery diarrhea.

News Release

Discover summer on the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus

The University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus invites you to explore a vibrant hub of discovery, learning and hands-on experiences.

Multiple people reaching for a variety of different foods displayed on a dining table.

Research Brief

Analyzing individual food patterns for healthier gut microbiomes

University of Minnesota researchers are developing a personalized approach to track how individual food choices impact the gut microbiome.

Dairy products including milk, cheese and yogurt

Research Brief

Connection between whole-fat dairy products and better heart health

For decades, Americans have been advised that cutting fat was key for a heart-healthy diet, spurring an industry of low-fat dairy products. A new generation of nutrition research is challenging some of those long-held beliefs — suggesting the impact of dietary fat is different when found in dairy products compared with other foods.

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Talking lifecycle nutrition with University of Minnesota

Strong nutrition is the backbone of our health — whether you’re age nine or 99. For National Nutrition Month this March, Aimee Tritt, a clinical assistant professor in dietetics, answers questions about supporting healthy choices in every stage of life.