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What does it cost to join 4-H?: There is no cost to join the 4-H youth development program. You may enroll online at https://mn.4honline.com Select a club and at least one project. If you have questions about enrolling in 4-H, please call 218-824-1069.

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1. What does it cost to join 4-H?: There is no cost to join the 4-H youth development program. You may enroll online at https://mn.4honline.com Select a club and at least one project. If you have questions about enrolling in 4-H, please call 218-824-1069.

2. How can I become a Master Gardener?: If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener, call 218-454-4769 to request an application packet. If accepted into the program, you will be required to complete a university-taught core course and contribute a certain number of hours to teaching research-based horticulture practices in the community.

3. I have gardening, trees, lawn and landscape questions. Who can I ask?: You may call the Crow Wing County Master Gardener helpline at (218) 824-4769 or visit Yard and Garden News.

4. How can I submit a soil sample?: You may pick up instructions in the county Extension office or online.

5. I have farm and/or household questions. Who can I ask?: Call the Household Experts line at (800) 854-1678, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

You may also call the Farm Information line at (800) 232-9077, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm.

6. Where do I go to have my pressure canner gauge calibrated?: Your pressure canner needs to be calibrated every year. Crow Wing County Extension does not test or calibrate pressure canner gauges. For more information on who to contact, please visit the website link provided. Testing of dial pressure canner gauges