Nebraska Extension in Buffalo County

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Getting Started with Vegetable Gardening

Are you wanting to start your own vegetable garden, but don't know where to begin? Visit our Veggie 101 to learn the basics of starting your garden. Learn the when, where, and how of vegetables.

How to Start Growing Vegetables
New Webinar Series for Farm and Ranch Management

The Department of Ag Economics is launching a new webinar series to discuss COVID-19’s impact on farm/ranch management issues in Nebraska.

Join the Webinar
#socialdistancing: Create Physical Distance but Stay in Touch

It may be easier to stay six feet from the nearest person but that doesn’t mean that farmers and ranchers aren’t having to cope with uncertainty. Learning to recognize your stressors and how to manage stress can help you personally and those around you. If you recognize someone in distress, use a caring approach in listening to them, and then connect them to resources.

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COVID-19 Resources

The following link provides current resources related to COVID-19 for your family, your businesses, and your community.

COVID-19 Resources

Local Interest

Buffalo County Fair

We are excited to watch you showcase your hard work during the 2020 Buffalo County Fair. We will be following guidelines issued by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture and our local health district officials. Before coming to the fair, Know the Symptoms of COVID-19 and help Stop the Spread of Germs. Nebraska Extension Promise is committed to offering safe and valuable services, events, and learning opportunities for everyone.

Cooking with Carol

Carol Schwarz, Extension Educator in Buffalo County, would like to share some of her favorite recipes. Enjoy!

Vinegar Pickles

This vinegar pickle recipe has been in my family for over 100 years. It is still my favorite way to use fresh cucumbers.

What's Happening in 4-H?

Stay up to date with what's happening with 4-H in Buffalo County. Information on this page is continually being updated. 2020 Buffalo County 4-H Calendar

Join 4-H

Thank you for your interest in joining 4-H in Buffalo County.

4-H is open to ALL YOUTH, of ALL ABILITIES ages 5 to 18. Youth can join 4-H at any time of the year. However, in order to enter exhibits at the Buffalo County Fair, the deadline is May 1st of each year. Between May and June 1, there is a $10 late fee.

Mental Health Resources

Neighbor - to - Neighbor uses a grassroots approach, using community gatherings to help rural communities learn about mental wellness, building community unity, and encourage conversations to reduce the stigma of mental health.

In Times of Distress

Staying Connected During Tough Times - We hope you reach out if you are feeling stressed.

Rural Response Hotline 800-464-0258 M-F, 8-5

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Crisis Text Line

800-273-8255

text GO to 741741

ServSafe Food Safety Training

Food safety is in the news and on the minds of many people. Numerous foodborne illnesses have occurred in Nebraska during the last year. Most of the reported foodborne illness outbreaks have occurred from food eaten away from the home. The ServSafe® Food Safety Program is developed by the National Restaurant Association to address the growing food safety concerns of consumers for the food service staff that serve them.

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