Local Interest
Check out Hall County 4-H!
Did you know:
- 4-H is the largest out-of-school youth organization with over 6 million youth members!
- In Nebraska, 4-H reaches 1-in-3 age-eligible youth and engages youth and families in all 93 counties.
- 4-H has been around for over 100 years!
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Join Us for a Wildfire Ready Workshop
To help you take proactive steps in preparing your property, Nebraska Extension in Buffalo County and the Nebraska Forest Service are hosting a free Wildfire Ready Workshop on April 8, 2025. The event will be held at the Buffalo County Extension office at 6:30 p.m., where experts will provide practical advice on making your property wildfire-ready.
In addition to experts from Nebraska Extension and the Forest Service, you'll hear from representatives of Buffalo County Emergency Management, Nebraska Game and Parks, the Central Platte Natural Resource District, and the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department. Topics will include the wildland-urban interface, the FIREWISE initiative, Fire Smart Landscaping, and local cost-share opportunities to help with fire-preparedness improvements.
RSVP by April 4th by calling the Nebraska Extension office in Buffalo County at 308-236-1235.
Gro Big Red Virtual Learning Series is Back!
This webinar series, sponsored by Nebraska Extension and delivered via Zoom, is a great opportunity to join experts from Nebraska Extension to learn and ask questions! All programs are on the second Wednesday of the month from 12 noon -1 pm CT, starting in February.
If you cannot participate in the live programs, they will be recorded and made available on this webpage for later viewing, too.
Gro Big Red Virtual Learning Topics and Registration
4-H STEM Activity Backpacks
Check out a STEM Backpack for your family for the Holiday Break! Each of the backpacks contains theme-based books, activity sheets & materials, and a step-by-step lesson plan for adults. Most of the lessons are also available in Spanish.
Click the button below for more information & to find out how to check out one of these 4-H STEM Activity Backpacks from the Hall County Extension Office.
Remote Pilot Exam Prep Courses
Nebraska Extension is offering the Part 107 Remote Exam Prep Course across Nebraska for a second year. This course will be offered at various locations across the state from January through April 2025.
This course is a valuable educational opportunity for anyone interested in flying drones for commercial or public application, including emergency management, law enforcement, real estate and land management, photography and agriculture.
More Information About Drone Prep Courses
Midwest FEEDS Practicum
Join us for the Midwest FEEDS (Forage, Education, and Efficiency in Diversified Systems) Practicum, a new hands-on, multi-session educational program designed to support midwestern operations that integrate crops and livestock. This program follows the annual production cycle, similar to the Nebraska Ranch Practicum, but is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of the Corn Belt.
Learn More About the Midwest FEEDS Practicum
Tractor & Equipment Safety Training
Tractor and farm equipment safety courses are now open for registration! Teens, ages 14-15 who work on farms, or others who are interested in learning about tractor and farm equipment safety practices, can register for a safety training course offered at eight locations across Nebraska from May 21 through June 18.
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