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Roof snow removal probably not necessary

This winter’s heavy snowfall has people wondering whether they need to remove snow from the roof of their house or agricultural building. “Most roofs are designed to handle the snow load of a typical winter,” North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang says. “Just because one roof has gone down doesn’t mean every roof in the area is in danger. The collapse may have been a case of poor workmanship or design, unusual amounts of snow or some other special circumstance.” Most house roofs in eastern and northern North Dakota should hold 30 to 40 ...

2020 Field to Fork webinar schedule set

North Dakota State University Extension again will host the Field to Fork “Wednesday Webinar” series starting in February. Experts from across the region will provide information about growing, processing and serving specialty-crop fruits and vegetables safely. The “Field to Fork Wednesday Weekly Webinars” will begin Feb. 5. The webinars will be held online from 2 to 3 p.m. Central time through April 8. The webinars also will be archived for later viewing; however, participating in the live webinar allows participants to interact with the presenter. The webinars are free of ...

Prairie Fare: How do plant- and animal-based ‘burgers’ compare?

“How scientific do you want to be?” my husband asked. I set the tray at the fast-food restaurant in front of him. “I just want to be objective,” I replied. I didn’t have a sensory evaluation booth handy, where we could change the lights to disguise the sandwiches. I had seen ...

9 essential gadgets worth the real estate in your kitchen

I love a shiny new kitchen object as much as the next cook, and at times my kitchen has resembled a kitchen specialty store. But if you have a small kitchen, counter space and cabinet storage are at a premium. Here are some of my all-time favorite gadgets to make your cooking life ...

Avocado Salsa

Avocado Salsa Avocado Salsa This healthy recipe comes from NDSU Extension. Ingredients 2 avocados, cubed 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced ¼ red onion, diced ½ lime, juiced 2 Tbsp. cilantro, finely chopped ¼ tsp. garlic powder Salt and Pepper to taste Directions Combine all ...

Dakota Handcrafters: Emily Rae Higbee

At a young age Emily Rae Higbee, who goes by her middle name Rae, was inspired by her grandmother to begin baking. She continues to be inspired by her favorite celebrity chef, Alton Brown. Higbee is a home baker in Minot. “I call my little business The Witch’s Kitchen. I’ve been ...