Nebraska Extension in Cass, Johnson, Nemaha, Pawnee, Otoe, and Richardson counties, together with their respective 4-H Councils are again sponsoring a Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) experience in 2023.
For over 50 years, CWF has enriched young people’s lives by providing opportunities for them to:
Broaden appreciation and practice respect for themselves and others in the world. Increase individual commitment to citizen involvement.Lawn Tips for Late Winter
Wow, it’s great to see the sun, feel the warmth and lose the heaps of snow in my front yard! Although 70 plus degrees in early March could result in problems later this spring, if plants come out of dormancy too soon. But, since there isn’t a great deal we can do about the weather, let’s focus instead on a few questions I’ve been getting from you in the last week. I can tell many of you are excited to get outside! Let’s start with the lawn.
Too Early for Grub Control
Helpful, interesting, and timely articles written by our very own Sarah Browning, UNL Extension Educator:
2020 - The Year of Iris ... February 23, 2020
2020 The Year of Lanta ... February 16, 2020
2020 CSU Flower Trials ... February 2, 2020
Growing Onions - Sets, Plants or Seeds? ... January 26, 2020
Nebraska Extension offers excellent classes, workshops and educational information on a variety of topics at the local Extension Office. Take a look at our current options:
Pesticide Training Information and the Coronavirus Pamdenic ... new directives for on-line certification.
Ag Land Management Webinars ... a series of videotaped webinars regarding real estate & financial trends, the latest cash rent information, leasing issues and considerations, best practices for negotiating, farm succession and more.
The Nebraska 4-H Public Speaking Contest helps youth learn and practice skills that are beneficial for a lifetime in their personal and professional lives. Developing self-confidence and effective public speaking skills are two goals of the public speaking contest.
