Welcome! Nebraska Extension in Cedar County office provides you with reliable research-based information and educational programs from the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
With offices serving 93 counties across the state, Nebraska Extension is able to provide locally focused educational programs and expertise in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, healthcare and technology. Our goal is simple... to help you put knowledge to work!
Our county office can connect you with regional Nebraska Extension educators who can help answer your questions about gardening, 4-H programs, pesticide application and more. We offer a wide variety of classes, workshops and trainings throughout the year for youth, families, farmers, ranchers and businesses within the community.
Nebraska Extension was 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.
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Office will be closed on observed holidays.
Nebraska Extension - Cedar County
101 E Centre Street
PO Box 368
Hartington, NE 68739
Phone: (402) 254-6821
Email: cedar-county@unl.edu
Office located in annex on northeast corner of courthouse.
Map To Our Office
Cedar County Staff
Jackie Steffen
Extension Educator/Learning Child/Unit Leader
Email: jsteffen2@unl.edu
Ben Beckman
Extension Educator/Beef Specialist
Email: ben.beckman@unl.edu
Megan Hanefeldt
Extension Educator/4-H Youth Development
Email: megan.hanefeldt@unl.edu
Cara Wiebelhaus
4-H Youth Development Assistant
Email: cwiebelhaus5@unl.edu
Marsha Wuebben
Office Manager
Email: mwuebben2@unl.edu
Extension Board
Gary Wieseler, President
Laura White, Vice President
Katie Winkelbauer, Secretary
4-H Council
Laura White (Laurel Bit & Bridle 4-H Club), President
Tammie Brodersen (Needles & Nails 4-H Club), Vice President
McKenzie Bruning (Youth 4-H Member), Secretary
Miranda Becker (Pleasant Dale 4-H Club), Treasurer
Sarah Reifenrath (Bow Creek 4-H Club)
Christina Junck (Four Clovers of Randolph 4-H Club)
Jenn Crosley (Independent 4-H Family)
Jon Heine (St Helena Eagles 4-H Club)
Carmen Buschkamp (Youth 4-H Member)
Braeden Reifenrath (Youth 4-H Member)
Breah Steffen (Youth 4-H Member)
Ava Stewart (Youth 4-H Member)