Nebraska Extension in Holt & Boyd Counties

Nebraska Extension in Holt & Boyd Counties

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Holt County: 402-336-2760  |  Email: holt-county@unl.edu
Boyd County: 402-775-2491  |  Email: boyd-county@unl.edu

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Farm and Ranch

Knowing, Growing and Grazing Grass

Upcoming Webinar Series

Would you like to grow your grass knowledge and better understand range and pasture resources? 

Nebraska Extension will be hosting a six session interactive webinar series on Monday and Thursday evenings October 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, and 30 from 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. CT that will explain the basics of knowing, growing and grazing grass. 

Two additional bonus sessions on October 21 and October 28 will be offered to those interested in a more in depth demonstration of how to utilize Web Soil Survey and the Rangeland Analysis Platform. 

All sessions will be recorded and will be available for review after each meeting. Registrants will receive a 3-ring binder with handouts, resource guides, Extension Circulars, and a copy of the book Grassland Plants of South Dakota and the Northern Great Plains (mailed to the address listed). 

The course will be limited to 30 participants. 

Deadline for registration is October 1. 

Cost of the course is $100

Monday and Thursday Evenings | Oct 13 - Oct 31

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Agricultural Economics

Nebraska Custom Farm Rates

2024 Report and Survey

Nebraska Custom Rates Surveys and Reports provide average market rate data for farm and ranch custom services across the state. Published biennially, these surveys help custom operators and their clients understand current rates for various services. 

A new livestock custom work survey started in 2023, with updates in 2025. Custom service providers in Nebraska are encouraged to participate to improve survey accuracy.

For more details or to get involved, visit the Nebraska Custom Rates website or contact Glennis McClure at gmcclure3@unl.edu

Download 2024 Custom Rates Report

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Early Childhood

2025-2026 Fit & Healthy Kids Series

One hour, Once a Month Webinars

Need FREE continuing education hours? Don’t want to travel? Pull up a comfortable chair and join us on the web!

These web-based sessions are for Early Childhood Professionals. The webinars are offered once a month from October to March. 

Watch live or a recording up to a week after the live session.

See Full Schedule and sign up

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Early Childhood

24/7 On-Demand Early Childhood Classes

Early Childhood Classes

Early Childhood Educators provide you affordable, research-based, educational programs and resources. Information in each program is based on research from faculty right here in Nebraska. 

Our goal is to empower all adults who care for young children by providing high-quality professional development that sets the stage for lifelong learning, discovery, and success. We’re here to help you take what you’ve learned from training and research and put it into practice.

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