Our Location & Contact Information
Our location is:
2975 S Baltimore Ave
Hastings NE 68901
Mailing address is: PO Box 30 Hastings NE 68902-0030
Email: adams-county@unl.edu
Phone: 402-461-7209
Raise Your Hand
We all want our kids to succeed. 4-H programs build their career readiness, autonomy, and independence. Raise Your Hand to vote for Nebraska 4-H to win $20K so more kids in your community can benefit from hands-on learning!
100% of any winnings that Nebraska 4-H earns from this year’s Raise Your Hand campaign will be used to support 4-H flood and disaster recovery efforts here in our state! Winnings will be put towards the new 4-H’ers Helping 4-H’ers program which is designed to help our 4-H’ers following a major disaster, such as flood, tornado, loss of home due to fire, or serious illness. 2019 results are Nebraska came in 3rd place and received $5,000.00.
Big Red Ag Growers - "BRAG"
Attention all 12 to 15 year olds who are interested in learning more about Nebraska agriculture. This is a brand new opportunity for youth in Adams County allowing them to 1) learn more about modern agriculture production practices, 2) develop communication skills allowing them to confidently advocate for production agriculture, 3) recognize the diversity of Nebraska agriculture, and 4) given the opportunity to tour a wide variety of operations and gain knowledge from producers across the state. To apply to be part of the first Adams/Webster BRAG Class in 2019, complete and submit the application by Friday, December 7, 2018 to the Extension Office. The application may be found below. Class size will be limited and open to any youth in Adams/Webster counties involved in 4-H, FFA, or interested in agriculture.
'Next Chapter' in Adams County
Next Chapter is a college-readiness program delivered through the Nebraska 4-H program that helps students prepare for and succeed in college by providing the skills students need to reach their academic goals. It consists of four Chapters with the intent to complete one chapter a year. By completing Next Chapter and being enrolled in 4-H, you will be pre-admitted to the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
Tractor Safety Training 2019
Nebraska Extension Supports Mental Health and Wellness
Your worth is not defined by what happens to you. You matter. If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs help, text CONNECT to 741741, for free 24/7 support. #NEneedsyou #NebExt
Staying Connected During Tough Times
Resources for Nebraska Farmers, Ranchers, and Their Families.
This is a group for youth (ages 10 - 18 as of Jan 1, 2019) that have an interest in livestock. Species covered are beef cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and poultry. Youth will explore topics of genetics, nutrition, meats, management, equipment, and others.
Food Safety
Information about various food safety issues and upcoming Serv-Safe class schedules
Bed Bug Questions
Want to learn more about questions you may have concerning bed bugs? Nebraska Extension Lancaster County has a great source for you to check out.
4-H Monthly Newsletter
Adams County Family & Community Education Clubs
Check out the most up to date news, BInterested 'Learn About It Sessions', scholarships, contests offered by Adams County FCE
The Learning Child
What is The Learning Child?
The Learning Child Team (TLC) of Extension Educators is committed to enhancing the capacity of Nebraska’s communities in supporting the healthy growth, development and success of young children. TLC provides research based, responsive, innovative, trusted and easily accessible resources and programming to early childhood professionals and families of children birth to age eight.
Quilts of Valor
Adams County 4-Hers are again participating with the Quilts of Valor in 2020. If interested please contact the Extension Office. In 2015, Iowa Public Television came to York, Nebraska, and Nebraska State Fair to videotape Nebraska 4-Hers who were working with Quilts of Valor. Several of our 4-Hers, leaders, and Extension Staff were interviewed and showcased. The 100+ minute documentary was shown in Iowa the first part of December 2015. In Nebraska, the Quilts of Valor II Documentary was shown 1st part of March, 2016 on NET(1) and NET Create (3).
We will be showcasing the 2020 participating Counties and the 4-Hers who made the Quilts at the Nebraska State Fair on Date TBA in the 4-H Building. Come join us and see all the work that these 4-Hers have done thru the past year.
Adams County Extension Staff
Ronald Seymour
Position: Unit Leader / Extension Educator / Crops and Integrated Pest Management
Unit: West Central Rsch & Ext Center
Address: PO Box 30, Hastings, 68902
Contact: 402 461 7209
Email: ron.seymour@unl.edu
Elizabeth Janning
Position: Associate Extension Educator / 4-H & Youth Development
Unit: West Central Rsch & Ext Center
Address: PO Box 30, Hastings, 68902
Contact: 402 461 7209
Email: elizabeth.janning@unl.edu
Lynn DeVries
Position: Associate Extension Educator / The Learning Child
Unit: West Central Rsch & Ext Center
Address: PO Box 30, Hastings, 68902
Contact: 402 461 7209
Email: lynn.devries@unl.edu
Julie Ochsner
Position: Extension Assistant
Unit: West Central Rsch & Ext Center
Address: PO Box 30, Hastings, 68902
Contact: 402 461 7209
Email: julie.ochsner@unl.edu
Alise Verhage
Position: Extension Assoc NEP
Unit: West Central Rsch & Ext Center
Address: PO Box 30, Hastings, 68902
Contact: 402 461 7209
Email: alise.verhage@unl.edu
Angie Katzberg
Position: Extension Assistant NEP
Unit: West Central Rsch & Ext Center
Address: PO Box 30, Hastings, 68902
Contact: 402 461 7209
Email: akatzberg8@unl.edu
Pat Evans
Position: Horticulture Aide
Unit: West Central Rsch & Ext Center
Address: PO Box 30, Hastings, 68902
Contact: 402 461 7209
Email: pat.evans@unl.edu
Gwen Rodocker
Position: Administrative Assistant
Unit: West Central Rsch & Ext Center
Address: PO Box 30, Hastings, 68902
Contact: 402 461 7209
Email: gwen.rodocker@unl.edu
Twila Bankson
Position: Administrative Assistant
Unit: West Central Rsch & Ext Center
Address: PO Box 30, Hastings, 68902
Contact: 402 461 7209
Email: twila.bankson@unl.edu
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2020 Master Gardener training
November 7, 2019Lincoln, Neb. — Nebraska Extension is offering Master Gardener training throughout the state in 2020. The Nebraska EMG program is a horticulture-related volunteer training program based in many counties and has been part of Nebraska Extension since 1976.
4th annual Nebraska Grower and Brewer Conference & Trade Show
November 6, 2019November 6, 2019
Lincoln, Neb. — The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has announced the dates for the fourth annual Nebraska Grower and Brewer Conference and Trade Show. The two-day conference will be held Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 27-28, 2020, at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney, Nebraska.