Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday
Phone: (402) 374-2929
Email: Burt-County@unl.edu
Address 111 North 13th Street, Suite 6; Tekamah, NE 68061
Located inside the Burt County Courthouse
Connect with Us
Burt County Extension Office Will be Closed
December 24 - January 1st
If you need to contact us during this time please email us
Medicare Questions please call: 402-380-9554
Pesticide Safety Education Program
The Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in concert with Extension Specialists, Extension Educators, and other collaborators, provides educational and training programs that address human health, the environment, economic well being, and pesticide safety.
Other links you may find helpful are also on the website.
Private Applicator Training for certification and licensing
In-person training will begin Jan. 1, 2025. Until then, you can still certify for a private applicator license by completing an online training program for private applicators or passing a private applicator exam.
- In-person 2025 private training dates If you don’t see trainings in your area, check back, dates are added daily.
Burt County site: March 3, 2025 at the Oakland Auditorium from 1:30-4:30
Burt, Thurston & Dakota Counties Sign Up Here: https://go.unl.edu/cv6m
Online training
Online private self-study program
NOTICE: If you enroll in an online private applicator training program in 2024, you must finish it by December 31, 2024, to receive certification credit. You will not be able to recover your progress after that date. The 2025 online private applicator training programs will become available on January 1, 2025.
Now Enrolling 4-H Members and Volunteers for 2025
It is time for 4-H registration! Your child can start as early as 5 years old with our Clover Kids program and age 8 years to 18 years with 4-H. If you would like more information please email Burt-County@unl.edu.
The 2025 What’s the Buzz? season of the Nebraska State 4-H Camp will share the importance of pollinators in Nebraska- why they’re important, how they impact agriculture, and what youth can do in their own communities to support the various native pollinators we have in Nebraska. From bees and butterflies to hummingbirds and bats- it’s going to be a week full of learning and fun!
The Nebraska State 4-H Camp is returning to Chadron and Burwell for summer camp 2025! Youth new to camping can attend a shorter camp session designed to let them experience all the best parts of summer camp in a 3 day/2 night session. Choose from one of two 5 day/4 night sessions for youth 10-14 years old and returning this year is the Leaders in Training camp for high school youth 15-17 years old! Campers will focus on developing leadership skills with an opportunity to put those skills into practice by volunteering at one of our other camp sessions!
Registration is now OPEN! More information on sessions, dates, and the link to register can be found at 4h.unl.edu/camp.
Celebrating 10 Years of Dedication: Ms. Stacey Keys
On December 1st, we proudly celebrated Ms. Stacey Keys’ 10-year milestone with Nebraska Extension! A former 4-H member herself, Ms. Stacey’s hands-on experience with projects across all fields has become an invaluable asset in her role today.
Her journey began in Thurston County in 2014, where she served as the Office Manager and 4-H Assistant. During her time there, she achieved a remarkable 44% growth in youth participation in 4-H programs. By 2018, Ms. Stacey transitioned into a full-time 4-H Assistant, showcasing her dedication and passion for youth development.
In the spring of 2022, she joined Burt County as a 4-H Assistant Educator. Drawing from her previous experiences, Ms. Stacey made an impressive 64% increase in youth engagement within her first year, which has grown to 79% by 2024. Her success stems from expanding school enrichment and after-school programming to almost all grades across three local school districts.
Throughout her career, Ms. Stacey has contributed to programming, advisory committees, and associations on state and national levels. Notable highlights include serving as Co-Superintendent of the Fashion Show at the Nebraska State Fair, participating in the Nebraska Cooperative Extension Association, and advising on the Dean’s Advisory Council. Early in her career, she co-developed and facilitated the Real-World Money program, continually refining it to stay relevant for today’s youth. This program is now widely used across the state by other 4-H Youth Development Educators and Assistants.
Ms. Stacey’s dedication has been recognized with numerous honors, underscoring her profound impact:
- Pender FFA Chapter Honorary Chapter FFA Degree
- National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP):
- State Award in Promotional Package for 4-H STEM Reading Connections Social Media Graphics
- Regional Award in Video Program for Reading Connections Lesson Videos
- Regional Award in Educational Package for Real World Money Program
- State Award in Excellence in Teamwork for 4-H STEM Reading Connections Program
- Excellence in Camping Award for 4-H Camp Counselor Handbook
- Excellence in Workforce Development Programming for Connecting the Dots
- Distinguished Service Award
- Nebraska 4-H First Lego League Outstanding Volunteer
- Nebraska Cooperative Extension 4-H Association Professional Development Spring Scholarship
- Nebraska Cooperative Extension Association Mid-Career Award (6–15 years) for outstanding efforts and impact
Ms. Stacey’s commitment to youth development and her community has been a hallmark of her career. She continues to inspire families, schools, and communities with her innovative programming and dedication.
Congratulations, Ms. Stacey, on this incredible milestone and thank you for 10 years of transformative service with Nebraska Extension!
