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Nebraska Summer Camps 2024

Registration for the Nebraska 4-H Summer Camp program is now open!

The summer 2024 theme is "The Power of Being Green".  Youth will get to explore and interact with their natural world in six different sessions.  Youth will learn how they can use their head, heart, hands, and health to make our natural world a better place for all.

The 2024 sessions offer tailored age cohorts, providing sessions for younger campers between the age of 8-10, and an older cohort for ages 10-14.

Families can find dates, session summaries, and registration information by visiting https://4h.unl.edu/camps-register.

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Big Red Ag Growers - "BRAG"

Attention all 12 to 15 year olds who are interested in learning more about Nebraska agriculture. To apply to be part of the Adams/Webster BRAG Class in 2024, complete and submit the application by Wednesday, January 10, 2024 to the Extension Office.
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Join 4-H

Please contact the Adams County Extension Office via email at Adams-County@unl.edu or call 402-461-7209 if you are interested in enrolling in our 4-H Program for the 2024 4-H year. The 4-H Online site is is now OPEN.
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4-H Achievement Celebration 2023

Thanks to all who joined us at the Celebration of our Youth and Dedicated Volunteers on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Fun, Delicious Food and Friendship was had by all.
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4-H Awards Available

Adams County 4-H Awards

The 4-H Council has adapted the award process to try to fit the needs of our county.  Adams County Awards entries are due in the Extension Office the First Monday in October by 5:00 PM. This deadline is for the Award Application, Adams County Achievement Application, Golden Clover, and Diamond Clover applications.

Adams County 4-H Members have the opportunity to participate in county and state awards and opportunities.  A 4-H’er will need to complete each application that fits the awards that they would like to be considered.

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GROBigRed Virtual Learning

GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series programs. These free webinars via Zoom are an opportunity to join experts from Nebraska Extension to learn and ask questions!
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Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society award two from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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

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

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

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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