Nebraska Extension in Nemaha County

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Nemaha County Extension

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Office Hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 - 5:00 PM
The office will be closed on federal holidays. 

Our office is located in the basement of the Nemaha County Courthouse. 

Upcoming Event

2026 GROBigRed

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Join the experts from Nebraska Extension to learn and ask questions about:

3/11 - The Road to Ripe: Growing Great Tomatoes • Dana Freeman
4/8 -  Vegetable Garden Insect Pests • Dr. Jody Green
5/13- Lawn & Landscape Weeds • Scott Evans
6/10 -  Beyond Pollinators: Predatory and Beneficial Bugs • Ian Peterson
7/8 - Recognizing Tree Hazards and Non-Hazards • John Fech
8/12 -Composting for Small-Scale Growers • Katja Koehler-Cole
9/9- Fall Garden Preparation • Nicole Stoner
10/14-· Spring Flowering Bulbs • Scott Evans & Mary Jane Frogge
 

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2026 GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series

Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep Course

Nebraska Extension is starting its third year of offering the Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep Course!  This course is a 1-day (8 hour) in-person course that prepares individuals to pass the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Exam towards receiving a Remote Pilot Certificate for commercial drone operation. The course will be offered at 28 in-person locations across Nebraska in 2026, including at Auburn on Friday, March 27th.  Pre-registration is required with a $275 registration fee. Study materials and lunch will be provided.  

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Local Interest

Interested in 4-H?

4-H is a youth development program empowering youth with skills to lead for a lifetime. 4-H is not just for farm kids showing farm animals at the county fair.  4-H is for everyone.  All year there are contests, workshops, club meetings and more.  See what 4-H has to offer through a learn by doing approach. 

Information on 4-H
Judging Contest

Enrollment in 4-H is open

Enrollment in 4-H is open.  Youth ages 5-18 by December 31st are eligible to participate.  Youth must be enrolled by June 15th or before participating in a contest or shooting sports practice.  

4-H Workshop

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