University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension in Buffalo County
Nebraska Extension in Buffalo County delivers research-based education and information to citizens throughout the county. These educational programs, delivered via a variety of methods, are offered through a federal, state and county partnership arrangement. Our objective is to provide programs and other educational resources locally.
Our staff of extension personnel have access to extension educators, extension specialists, technicians, and support personnel who specialize in providing programs throughout all of Nebraska's 93 counties. We contribute to more than 1.5 million educational contacts each year with Nebraska citizens. Our 4-H Youth Development Program, for example, reaches more than 640 youth in Buffalo County alone. Statewide, 4-H touches the lives of more than 90,000 youth each year.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension is built to provide practical education that focuses on issues which influence daily life that helps to keep Nebraska competitive in a global society. Extension Specialists and Extension Educators are committed to a theme of excellence with educational programs customized to meet the needs of Nebraskans.
Buffalo County Extension Office
1400 E 34 Street
Kearney, NE 68847
Phone: (308)236-1235
E-mail: buffalo-county@unl.edu
Fax: (308)234-6319
Hours: 8:00am -5:00pm M-F
Closed on Federal Holidays
Resident Staff
Brent Plugge, Extension Educator
Livestock Systems
brent.plugge@unl.edu
Kerry Elsen, Extension Educator, Unit Leader
4-H Youth Development
kerry.elsen@unl.edu
Jordan Wilbur, Extension Assistant
4-H Youth Development
jordan.wilbur@unl.edu
Heidi Darby, Extension Assistant
4-H Youth Development
hdarby2@unl.edu
Jada Ruff, Extension Educator
Food, Nutrition and Health
jruff3@unl.edu
Jenny Kreikemeier, Support Staff
jenny.kreikemeier@unl.edu
Kathy Andrews, Support Staff
kandrews7@unl.edu
Regional Staff
Elizabeth Exstrom, Extension Educator
Horticulture, Landscape, and Environmental Systems
elizabeth.exstrom@unl.edu
308-385-5088
Lynn DeVries, Extension Educator
Early Childhood
lynn.devries@unl.edu
402-461-7209
Sandra Barrera
Community Vitality
sandra.barrera@unl.edu
308-385-5088
Shawn Kaskie
Rural Prosperity Nebraska
shawn.kaskie@unl.edu
308-872-6831
Shannon Sand
Agricultural Economics
ssand2@unl.edu
308-696-6733