Pesticide Safety Education Program
The Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in concert with Extension Specialists, Extension Educators, and other collaborators, provides educational and training programs that address human health, the environment, economic wellbeing, and pesticide safety.
Private Applicator Training & Certification Training
Commercial and Non-Commercial Applicator Training & Certification Training
Training Dates to be Held in Western Nebraska
Tractor & Equipment Safety Training
Nebraska Extension and Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health, have announced plans for the annual “tractor safety” training courses scheduled at 8 sites across Nebraska in late May and early June. Students will complete the first day of the course by attending a hands-on event, or online through the Extension Foundation Campus website. After successfully completing the hands-on event or the online course, and testing, there is a required driving test.
2025 Dates: Check back for registration information
June 3rd & June 4th - Gering, NE
June 5th - Chadron
https://www.unmc.edu/publichealth/cscash/outreach/farm-safety-days.html
Dry Edible Bean Harvest
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Upcoming Extension Workshops
2025 Calving College
Workshop Date: January 21, 2025 - 6:00 p.m.
Box Butte County Extension Office
Webinar Dates: January 8, 13, 15 -7:30-8:45 p.m. CST
3-part live Webinar Series will cover a variety of topics including stages of
labor, assisting the the cow during delivery and handling abnormal,
and keeping newborn calves healthy. The series will conclude with an in-person
workshop where participants can practice their skills on life-sized cow and calf.
Crop Insurance Workshop
January 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Box Butte County Extension Office
Jessica Groskopf, will be presenting a workshop on crop production.
Call the Extension Office to register 38-762-5616.
Upcoming 4-H Events
Market Beef Weigh In
Will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Box Butte County Fairgrounds in Hemingford, NE
