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ServeSafe® Manager

This nationally recognized food safety training and certification program by the National Restaurant Association provides the latest science-based information on food safety and best practices in the industry.  This course is designed for food service managers and supervisory staff in restaurants, hospitals, schools, long-term care facilities and other food-handling establishments.  Here is the registration information for upcoming classes:

Thank you for your interest in Buffalo County 4-H!

4-H is open to ALL YOUTH, of ALL ABILITIES ages 5 to 18.  Youth can join 4-H any time of the year.  However, to enter exhibits at the Buffalo County Fair, the deadline to enroll  is June 15 of each year. 

The enrollment process is done online and Youth and Volunteers need to enroll each year.  Please see the links below to help guide your way.  If you have any questions, please call the Buffalo County Extension Office, 308-236-1235.

**EVERYONE will need to RSVP at 308-236-1235 for ALL trainings so that we can make sure we have space.

We have scheduled the following Pesticide Safety Education Programs (PSEP) training sessions in Buffalo County:

Stay up to date on what's happening with Buffalo County 4-H.  Information on this page is continually being updated.  2024 Buffalo County 4-H Calendar

Enjoy articles from our local Horticulturist, Elizabeth Exstrom.  Visit https://hles.unl.edu/update09202023 for Horticulture Update Newsletter.

New - Beware of unwanted guests moving into your home this fall.  Read Elizabeth's latest article on house mice.

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Soil Health Gap project setting up baselines and schools for ag producers

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Agriculturists, from growers to livestock producers, rely heavily on the soil and its health to make their operations thrive. In a collaborative effort, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) is supporting Nebraska Extension, specifically Bijesh Maharjan, soil nutrient and management specialist’s Soil Health Gap project and Soil Health School outreach.

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Lego Mini-Play preps teams and robots for state competition

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From high schools to the runway: Omaha Fashion Week's showcase of emerging designers

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Omaha Fashion Week’s Spring 2024 show kicked off with the future generations of fashion showcasing nearly 200 creations.

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NACEB Honors Award Recipients

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A Feb. 6 ceremony at the Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards (NACEB) Annual Meeting honored 2023 award recipients for their commitment to supporting and promoting Nebraska Extension.

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