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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!
Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep Courses
Drones are now widely used across many industries, including agriculture, construction, emergency management, natural resources, real estate, infrastructure inspection, and public safety. For most professional and commercial drone operations, pilots are required to hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Nebraska Extension’s Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep Course is designed to help participants earn this certification.
For more information and to register for a course, go to https://cropwatch.unl.edu/news/part-107-certification-opens-door-professional-drone-operations/.
GRO Big Red Virtual Learning
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 Noon-1 pm CT.
If you cannot participate in the live programs, they will be recorded and made available on this webpage for later viewing, too.
Go to https://hles.unl.edu/lawn-garden/gro-big-red/ for more information.
CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS TRAINING – FREE CLASS
Are you a contractor, builder, or working in roofing or siding? This is a great opportunity to learn from industry experts and strengthen your professional skills.
- Date: Wednesday, April 1
- Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: Hall County Extension Meeting Room, College Park, 3180 West Highway 34, Grand Island, Nebraska
LUNCH PROVIDED AFTER TRAINING
What you will learn: Attic ventilation best practices, how to reduce callbacks and installation issues, professional siding product insights, industry expert recommendations, valuable networking opportunities
Registration: https://forms.gle/YAdE3cN2xbk66s3Q6
For more information contact: Sandra Barrera at 308-380-6915 or Nataly Hernandez at 308-385-5088
Limited seats available. Register today.
ServSafe Manager Training - Entrenamiento Para-Managers
- 6 DE ABRIL DEL 2026
- 4 DE MAYO DEL 2026
8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Hall County Extension
3180 W Highway 34
Grand Island, NE 68801-7279
Más información: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/hall/food-safety-training-spanish/
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.
Elevate Your Expertise with the Midwest FEEDS Practicum
Join us for the Midwest FEEDS (Forage, Education and Efficiency in Diversified Systems) Practicum, a hands-on, multi-session educational program designed to equip participants with essential skills for success in beef cattle production. This unique program leverages the competitive advantages of the Midwest, including access to perennial pastures, annual forages, cover crops, crop residues, and harvested feeds.
For more information, go to https://enreec.unl.edu/extension-education-engagement/midwest-feeds-practicum/.
