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Become an Intern with 4-H in Cass County!

The Cass County 4-H program is seeking an energetic intern to assist with our youth summer 4-H programs. The intern will work alongside staff at Nebraska Extension in Cass County to implement high quality science, agriculture, and healthy living programs to the youth of Cass County and surrounding areas. Successful candidates will be instrumental in assisting with Cass County Fair 4-H activities, and other projects as assigned. This $14/hour summer internship will begin in June and conclude mid-August. This will be a part-time position. Preferred 30 hours, but can be flexible.

Qualifications:

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Estate Planning Workshop

Nebraska Extension - Cass County to host estate planning workshop in Weeping Water

 Lincoln, Nebraska, Feb. 6, 2023 – Nebraska Extension and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability will host a transition and estate planning workshop for farmers and ranchers in Weeping Water from 9:30 a.m. to noon on March 14, at the office of Nebraska Extension in Cass County, 8400 144th Street, Suite 100.

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Private Pesticide Applicator Training

Traditional in-person training. The training cost is $50/person. Be sure to bring the following three items with you to the in-person trainings listed:

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AVIAN INFLUENZA

 NDA ADVISES POULTRY OWNERS TO WATCH FOR AVIAN INFLUENZA

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2023 Livestock Achievement

Excited to announce the second year of the Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program. This additional opportunity for enrolled livestock project youth, is designed to promote all educational aspects of 4-H livestock projects including selection, production, leadership, and exhibition by recognizing youth striving to improve in their livestock project knowledge and leadership.

The program recognizes Members of Excellence across all 4-H livestock project areas, including: beef, sheep, meat goat, swine, dairy cattle, dairy goat, rabbit, and poultry.

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Ag Innovator's - Application for State Leadership Team/Teen Facilitators

Nebraska 4-H is seeking three teens to lead the Ag Innovators Experience statewide. An additional 20+ teen facilitators are also needed to help present and promote the program. The challenge for 2022 is “Unlock Ag Innovations”. It will be a visually engaging, hands-on, and culturally relevant instructive escape room challenge for youth to learn about agricultural technologies.  

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Wheat variety trial field tours across Nebraska in June

Wheat variety trial field tours across Nebraska in June

May 25, 2023
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Crop Performance Testing program will sponsor wheat variety trial field tours in six locations across Nebraska, from Perkins to Banner County, starting June 12 - 15.

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Wildfire Recovery Field Tour scheduled for June 9

Wildfire Recovery Field Tour scheduled for June 9

May 25, 2023
A Wildfire Recovery Field Tour hosted by the Nebraska Extension in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the North Platte Natural Resources District (NPNRD), ENVU, and The Platte River Basin Environments (PRBE) will be held Friday, June 9.

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Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center awards two $1000 scholarships to area graduates

Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center awards two $1000 scholarships to area graduates

May 19, 2023
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center is pleased to present two scholarships for $1000 to high school seniors in the Panhandle of Nebraska to further their education.

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Conference Focuses on Entrepreneurial Development in Nebraska Communities

Conference Focuses on Entrepreneurial Development in Nebraska Communities

May 19, 2023
Valentine will show off its newly renovated Main Street when community leaders and business professionals come to the city to attend the fifth annual Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference June 8-9.

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