Extension

Our faculty works with the University of Minnesota Extension to engage individuals and organizations in asking the challenging questions to discover science-based answers that make a difference.

• Agricultural drainage
  Accomplishing the dual objectives of agricultural production while minimizing unwanted environmental effects

• Livestock Systems and Environment
  Providing technical education to stakeholders who design, build, and sell animal production facilities in the upper Midwest region

• Cold Climate Housing Program
  Promotes the idea of the "house as a system"

• Dairy facilities
  Providing engineering information about compost dairy barns

• Housing technology
  Improving the safety, durability, and efficiency of homes and buildings

• Irrigation management
  Applying technical knowledge to ensure farmers efficiently apply the right amount of irrigation water as dictated by multiple scientific disciplines

• Manure management and air quality
  Providing engineering solutions for the collection and treatment of manure and air emissions from livestock and poultry facilities

• Post-harvest handling of crops
  This project by the late Bill Wilcke and professor emeritus, Vance Morey, still has an impact on Midwestern farmers today

• Swine housing and equipment
  Information on swine housing options and facility management guidelines for pork industry stakeholders including producers