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Backyard Farmer Coming to Nebraska State Fair
Join the cast of Backyard Farmer for a live show at 5 p.m. on Monday, August 31 at the Raising Nebraska building. The recorded show will be aired later in the fall. Come and be part of the audience!
GRO Big Red Virtual Learning Series
Wednesdays at 12 p.m. CST
Join the experts from Nebraska Extension to learn and ask questions about:
- September 9 - Fall Garden Preparation with Nicole Stoner
- October 14 - Spring Flowering Bulbs with Scott Evans & Mary Jane Frogge
Free Training
Food Preservation Virtual Learning Series
All Sessions will be held online via Zoom from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Nebraska Extension is offering a FREE Food Preservation Virtual Learning Series. The nine-session series is designed to help you build confidence in preserving food at home. Topics will range from the basics of food preservation, pressure canning, making salsa, pickling and more!
Questions - Contact Brenda Aufdenkamp, at 308-532-2683 or baufdenkamp1@unl.edu
Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska
find farmers' markets, grocers, retailers and more
Buy Fresh Buy Local® Nebraska (BFBLN) is a member-based marketing, promotion, and education program. Since 2006, Buy Fresh Buy Local® Nebraska's distinct efforts have been to support our state’s farmers, ranchers and connect consumers to Nebraska-grown food. Find the freshest locally grown, raised and handmade goods.
Check out the Buy Fresh Buy Local Recipe Box to find ways to prepare your local goods in every season!
Buy Local
Be Fire Smart
protect your home with defensible landscaping
Wildfires are an increasing concern across Nebraska and beyond. Homeowners can reduce risk by creating a Fire Smart landscape that limits potential fuels. Establish three defensible zones around your home: the Ember Resistant Zone (0–5 feet) with non-combustible materials and low plants; the Lean, Clean, and Green Zone (5–30 feet) with well-spaced, irrigated plants; and the Reduce Fuel Zone (30–100 feet) with thinned vegetation. Select plants with low flammability, maintain proper spacing, and remove dead or dry material regularly. Thoughtful landscape design and consistent management can significantly reduce wildfire spread and protect homes from fire damage.
Weather Ready Landscaping
How Can Buffalo County Extension Help You?
Identify plants and problems
Not sure what kind of tree is in your yard? Having problems with your turf, garden or houseplants? Bring in a sample of the plant and our expert can identify the plant and also diagnose problems or disease.
Identify insects in the home and outdoors
Bring a specimen into the office in a sealed plastic bag or container and our expert will identify what it is and best methods to control or eliminate it.
Test pressure cookers and food safety advice
Not sure if your pressure cooker gauge is correct? No need to bring the entire unit - just bring the lid with the gauge, and we will test it for you. Our expert can provide you with canning resources that will help you through the process.
Advice on cow-calf operations
Our beef systems expert can connect you with valuable resources on topics such as winterizing your herd, rations, pasture rental and more.
Help youth find their spark in 4-H
Want to learn more about 4-H and how the program empowers youth? Reach out to us and we'll be happy to assist you.
And Much More!
We are always here to help, and we welcome you to stop by or give us a call. We take pride in providing Buffalo County communities with resources to live fulfilled, prosperous and healthy lives.
Private Pesticide Applicator Certification
Learn more about obtaining a Private Pesticide License.
In-person trainings will begin in 2027 across Nebraska.
