RPN Newsletter—Second Quarter 2022
Our newsletter for the second quarter of 2022 is here!
Download the latest updates from the RPN team on community developement and vitality in Nebraska.
Nebraska Extension Weed Management Field Day June 29 at South Central Agricultural Laboratory
4-H volunteers receive state-level awards
Twenty-two adult volunteers, one 4-H member, and a family of volunteers are being recognized with Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Awards.
The Kristy and Dave Hattan Family from Lancaster County is receiving the Multi-Generation Family of Volunteers Award. Additional family members include:
- Jill Hattan
- Tyler Hattan
- Tammy Wollen
- Brandy Brock
This award recognizes a family with at least three generations of active 4-H volunteers.
Marlie Mundt, 4-H member in Lancaster County is receiving the Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award. This award recognizes a 4-H member, ages 14-18, who has made a meaningful impact on their local 4-H community.
Eleven individuals are receiving Emerging Adult Volunteer Awards. These awards recognize current volunteers who have served less than three years in their local 4-H community. One individual is recognized for each Nebraska Extension Engagement Zone. Recipients include:
- Wendy Scheenan, Sheridan County
- Krista Thoene, Garfield County
- Matt Weideman, Lincoln County
- Mary Ann Whitebear, Phelps County
- Mercedes Barg, Madison County
- Joy Harris, Nance County
- Cathy Hill-Klein, Platte County
- Hunter Purcell, Dodge County
- Sadie Hammond, Lancaster County
- Lisa Paul, Jefferson County
- Natasha Vavra, Cass County
Eleven individuals are receiving Outstanding Adult Volunteer Awards. These awards recognize current volunteers who have served more than four years in their local 4-H community. One individual is recognized for each Nebraska Extension Engagement Zone. Recipients include:
- Bill Riggs, Dawes County
- Jolene Dunbar, Loup County
- Dean Battie, Buffalo County
- Jo Teter, Red Willow County
- Doug McKibbon, Madison County
- Kathy Gorecki, Howard County
- Brigen Kinnison, Platte County
- Kim Jackson, Burt County
- Kath Conroy, Lancaster County
- Michael Scholz, Saline County
- Kim Cawley, Cass County
The Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Awards honor individuals who are making meaningful and lasting contributions to their local 4-H communities.
"All across the state, Nebraska 4-H volunteers do incredible work to provide opportunities for our youth," says Jill Goedeken, 4-H Professional Development and Volunteer Extension Educator. "These volunteers generously give their time, energy, and creativity to help develop the next generation of leaders, and we are thrilled to be able to recognize their contributions."
Recipients will be celebrated during a recognition ceremony at the 2022 Nebraska State Fair.
For more information about Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Awards, please visit 4h.unl.edu/volunteer-recognition.
2022 Nebraska Potato Stocks
Pasture and Forage Minute: Improving Alfalfa Production, Alternative Forages in a Drought
Tractor Safety Days Scheduled for Nebraska Teens this Summer
Nebraska Extension Offers Introductory Level Crop Scout Training May 17
Triggering Pasture and Forage Management Decisions Before a Drought
Crop Progress: Oat Planting 37% Ahead of 2021
Farmland and Pasture Lease Workshop
NRCS-UNL Collaborative Research on the Soil Health Gap Analysis in Nebraska
Farm Succession Planning: Simple Steps
Weekly Agricultural Weather Update - April 5, 2022
Aminopyralids: Restrictions for Grazing, Compost and Manure
Alfalfa Seed Selection to Help Manage Diseases
USDA Report Shows a Decade of Conservation Trends
Leading Locally Program Helps Create Leaders in Rural Communities
“To lead is to seek out different viewpoints,” said Lexi Curnyn of Wayne.
“To lead is to be an example,” said Christine Haney of Schuyler.
“To lead is to encourage one another to be their best self,” said John Mullen of Wayne.
“To lead is to be that resourceful person that anyone can come to,” said Adi Perez of Schuyler.