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Adams County Progress Show (Beef, Sheep, Goat, Rabbit, Poultry) June 22, 2024. Early Registration Postmarked by June 10th. Final Day to Register - June 22nd at the Show between 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM.
The Adams County Summer Workshops is a summer learning experience offered to youth by Extension staff, volunteers, and community members. This program is designed to provide engaging hands-on education for youth of all ages.
Resources to Help Young Children and Youth Cope with Weather Emergencies
Now is the time to prepare for Adams County 4-H Fair in 2024
Learn about Trees, Plants or Insects in these workshops and then test your knowledge by participating in the various Contests. Open to all 4-H youth 4-H ages: 5-18 years old.
Heavy Equipment Career Exploration Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024 Location: Central Community College – Hastings Campus, Open to Incoming Grades of 8th to Seniors, Registration - Extended to June 5th @ 12 noon

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Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society award two from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

July 3, 2024
Two with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center were among those awarded at the Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society (NSWCS) awards night on Wednesday, June 12, in Scottsbluff.

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Nebraska Extension projects look at viability and economics of mint in Panhandle

July 3, 2024

Lincoln, Neb. —

Two recent projects at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff involved growing peppermint and spearmint, doing it well, and saving money and greenhouse gasses.   

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Tractor Safety course educates next generation of agriculturalists

June 28, 2024

Lincoln, Neb. —

Tractors are part of rural life. They are agricultural equipment that can be spotted in fields, dirt roads, and highways. Typically driven by adults, farm families often hire their teenage children or their neighbors' teens to help with planting, harvesting, and other work. Each Spring across Nebraska, Tractor and Equipment Safety courses are held for 14-and 15-year-olds looking to be employed on farms and ranches.  

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Nebraska Extension projects look at viability and economics of mint in Panhandle

June 26, 2024
Two recent projects at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff involved growing peppermint and spearmint, doing it well, and saving money and greenhouse gasses.

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