Nebraska Extension in the Northern Panhandle

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If you are looking to selling food items as a way to add income to your family.  There is a great Website full of information that will help you navigate the rules.  Https//foodsystems.unl.edu/cottage-food-law

We see an increase in familes wanting to suppliment their income by selling baked goods and home made Jams and jellies.  

Private Pesticide Applicator Training by Zoom:

 

Once again, a group of Water & Integrated Cropping Systems educators have organized a set of private pesticide applicator trainings by Zoom. These meetings were advertised this past Friday in CropWatch. Anyone is welcome to attend these trainings. The team anticipates interest across the state.

 

Here are the dates, times, and registration links:

Nebraskans Can Treat their Drinking Waer for Free!!!

If you drinking water has high concentrations of nitrate, the Nebeaska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is offering an opportunity for you to treat fit for free with the Reverse Osmosis System rebate program.  

Applications opens: January 1st, 2023

Applications Close: June 23, 2024

For updated 2023 training dates click on the flyer

For more information contact:

Brenda Aufdenkap 308.532.2683

Adrea Nisley  308.324.5501

Nancy Frecks 308.334.5666

Brand new scholarship opportunity for 2023-24 academic year.  Dr. Sebastian has partnered with Univeristy of nebraska where she served as Dean of Nursing has created the Sebastian Nursing Endowed Scholarship Fund.  For applications and instructions on applying go to https://www.unmc.edu/student-success/financial-aid/types/scholarships/index.html

Bio Nebraska Foundation & Marylinn Munson Announce STEM Scholarship for 2023 - 2024 Academic Year.  The Scholarship is avalable to help support and encourage Nebraska High School Students as they pursue relevant classroom study and professional experiences in Scianec, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related fields.  For application and more information visity the Bio Nebraska Foundation Website  https://www.bionebraska.org/stem-scholarship/ 

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