Nebraska Extension in Cass County

Nebraska Extension in Cass County

Cass County Enrollment Due Date: March 15th
Regional Food Systems

Regional Food Systems Initiative
Tractor Driving Contest at the County Fair
Private Applicators Pesticide Training - March 7 in Cass County

Private Applicators Pesticide Training Dates and Locations
School Enrichment in Cass County

Click here to view School Enrichment Catalog

Local Interest

Cass County 2019 Summer 4-H Internship

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 paid summer internship will begin mid-May and conclude mid-August.

Qualifications:

2019 Cass County 4-H Calendar

The 2019 Cass County 4-H Calendar is an important tool in being prepared, meeting deadlines and knowing when events, meetings and activities are happening. Please note the important number 15 this year - MANY of our very important deadlines fall on the 15th of the month.

If you have any questions, please contact the Extension Office at 402-267-2205 or cass-county@unl.edu

Local 4-H Camp/Workshop/Transportation Scholarships for Cass County 4-Hers

Nurture social skills, enhance self-confidence, foster teamwork, and encourage personal growth through fun and challenging experiences at Nebraska 4-H Camps! Could your family use some help to afford camp, a summer workshop, or transportation to camp at Halsey? Cass County has camp and workshop scholarships that are funded by our 4-H Council, and the deadline to apply is March 15, 2019. Applications can be found here by clicking here.

Regional Food Systems Educator in Cass County

Katie Kreuser is the Regional Food Systems Initiative Extension Educator. Her office is in Cass County. Her area of focus includes fruit, vegetable, and edible specialty crop production. Her accountability Region includes: Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Lancaster, Otoe, Sarpy, Saunders, and Washington Counties. Click here to learn more.

Nebraska Extension Horticulture Columns

Helpful, interesting, and timely articles written by our very own Sarah Browning, UNL Extension Educator:

Hiring a Lawn & Landscape Professional ... March 19, 2019

2019 All-American Selection Vegetable Winners ... March 13, 2019

2019 All-America Selection Flower Winners ... March 6, 2019

2019 - The Year of Salvia Nemorosa ... March 3, 2019

Agriculture News

Nebraska Extension offers excellent classes, workshops and educational information on a variety of topics at the local Extension Office. Take a look at our current options:

UNL Beef - Livestock losses from recent weather events ... posted March 20, 2019

Sarpy Cass Health Department flood and disaster resources ... March 2019

"Food Safety for Flooded Farms" ... from the Produce Saety Alliance

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