Nebraska Extension in Adams County

Local Interest

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.

Read more

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!
Read more

Lawn and Garden

Do you have questions about your lawn, garden, trees or plants and wonder where to get answers? What is a Master Gardener? What is Backyard Farmer? To find out more information check out their websites.
Read more

Farm Service Agency Youth Opportunities

Need assistance in starting an ag-related project (bucket calf, sheep, swine, seed, etc.) or business venture, check out this program available to help youth finance the many kinds of income-producing agricultural projects.
Read more

Helping Children Cope with Wildfires and Disasters

Helping children to feel safe and giving support when dealing with disasters such as wildfire and droughts in simple ways. Here are some resources to help you.
Read more

Home Food Preservation - Virtual Learning Series

Prepare yourself for the Canning Season. Get all your questions answered by joining the free zoom classes presented by Nebraska Extension Educators beginning in April
Read more

Local Resources

Local Events

Follow Us on Facebook



Nebraska Extension in Adams County

Local Events

Search Local & National Extension Resources

Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources News

Latest from ianrnews.unl.edu

NSRI, IANR welcome new director for food, agriculture & environment security

NSRI, IANR welcome new director for food, agriculture & environment security

October 9, 2024
To advance their contributions to U.S. defense, the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska (NU) and the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) have welcomed Meghan Jackson as director for food, agriculture and environment security (FAES).

Read more

Adam Leise appointed as new director of Nebraska On-Farm Research Network

Adam Leise appointed as new director of Nebraska On-Farm Research Network

October 8, 2024

Lincoln, Neb. — Adam Leise has been selected as the new director of the On-Farm Research Network. Leise, a recent graduate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, brings both academic expertise and personal experience to the role, having grown up on a farm and ranch in Hartington.

Read more

Nebraska’s Natural Resource Districts honor Paul C. Hay and Randy Pryor with Water Conservation Award

Nebraska’s Natural Resource Districts honor Paul C. Hay and Randy Pryor with Water Conservation Award

October 4, 2024

Lincoln, Neb. —Nebraska’s Natural Resource Districts have awarded the Outstanding Water Conservation of the Year Award to Paul C. Hay (posthumous), Emeritus Extension Educator, alongside Randy Pryor, also an Emeritus Extension Educator. The two long-time educators were nominated by the Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) for their nearly 40 years of service to agricultural sustainability in Southeast Nebraska.

Read more

4-H service project will update courthouse garden in 2025

4-H service project will update courthouse garden in 2025

October 4, 2024
The Scotts Bluff County Court House garden in Gering will be undergoing an update in the spring of 2025. Spearheading the update will be the Nebraska Master Gardeners of Scotts Bluff County with funds from A Watchable Wildlife Grant, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, or Keno Funds.

Read more