Resources

We take the guesswork out of what sources are reliable and share information that is vital to the success of our lands. Use the fields below to search our resource library by location, topic or partner.

Row of trees in a rural landscape.

Conservation Trees for Cass County

Conservation Trees for Cass County

A bee on a thistle.

Conserving Bumble Bees

Bumble bees need three types of habit to survive: plants on which to forage for pollen and nectar, nesting sites, and places to overwinter. Relatively…

Flowers in grass field.

Cover Crop Chart

The Cover Crop Chart (v. 3.0) is designed to assist producers with decisions on the use of cover crops in crop and forage production systems.

Cover Cropping for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects

Honey bees and wild bees alike are considered important agricultural pollinators, and both groups of bees share many of the same habitat requirements necessary to…

Create a Rain Garden

Get tips and information on how to create a rain garden

Digging and Dividing Perennials

In this Spring Fever Garden Forum, Don Kinzler shares expert tips on digging and dividing perennials to keep your garden thriving. Learn the best timing…

Disturbance Ecology

Tree growth is dynamic – how disturbances shape water, light, and nutrient availability. Watch the video below.

Dutch Elm

Forest Resources of North Dakota

Forest Stewardship Specialist Cody Clemenson shares a landscape look at the unique forest resources our great state has to offer. From the upland forests in…

fire safety video

Forestry Friday: Fire Safety

Sean and Emily discuss how to keep you and your home safe from wildfire. Watch the video below.

emerald ash bore

Forestry Fridays: Where to Look for Emerald Ash Borer

With the discovery of Emerald Ash Borer in boulevard trees in Moorhead, Forest Health Manager Peter Gag discusses this invasive insect’s lifecycle and impact on…

Kids planting garden

Gardening With Children

Discover how to involve children in gardening by describing benefits of gardening for kids and giving guidance on what to plant, when and how, garden…

Greenhouse Tree Production

Nursery Manager Jeff Smette shares an inside look at tree seedling production in Towner State Nursery’s greenhouse. Watch the video below.