Office Closure for Saline County Fair

Nebraska Extension in Saline County will be closed beginning Monday, July 15th through Monday, July 22nd due to staff working at the Saline County Fair.  Please utilize the provided contact information below to find a source to answer commonly asked questions this time of year. 

Due to the current vacancy within our local Crops Educator position, for any agronomy or crop production related questions, please choose from the list below to best fit your needs based on your location:

  • Gage County (402-223-1384) – Ritika Lamichhane – WCS educator, office in Nemaha County
  • Jefferson County (402-729-3487) – Matheus Ribeiro – WCS educator, office in Clay County
  • Saline County (402-821-2151) – John Nelson – WCS educator, office in Lancaster County 

For any insect, tree, garden, or horticulture questions, please call Nicole Stoner at the Gage County Extension Office at 402-223-1384.   Beef production related questions should be directed to Wayde Pickinpaugh at 402-335-3669.  Ag economic questions including cash rent and custom rates may be directed to Anastasia Meyer at 402-230-7975. 

Regarding any other needs, please leave a message at the usual office number, (402) 821-2151, and your call will be returned as soon as possible as staff will monitor the voicemail virtually during the dates the office is closed.  The Saline County Extension office will reopen on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, for normal business hours.