Retirement Open House Announced
The public is invited to an open house reception hosted by Nebraska Extension in the Central IV Area, in honor of Doug Anderson. Anderson recently announced retirement from his role as a 4-H Extension Educator. During his career with Nebraska Extension, Anderson served Greeley, Howard, Sherman and Valley Counties for 24 years.
Please join us for coffee and cookies from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025 at the Community Center, 803 O St in Loup City, Nebraska to wish Doug well as he launches into life after Extension.
Local Private Pesticide Applicator Certification and Chemigation Training Dates Announced
Nebraska Extension will offer local private pesticide safety education programs in early 2025. Attendance at any session qualifies for initial certification or re-certification, permitting individuals to purchase and apply Restricted Use Pesticides for three years.
The cost to attend an in-person training offered by the Extension office is $60 (cash or check payable to University of Nebraska-Lincoln). Those who need to recertify should receive a letter/re-certification form from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA). Please bring your NDA letter to the training as it contains a barcode that is needed for recertification.
Upon completion of pesticide training, Nebraska Extension will notify NDA that you have completed the program. NDA will then send a billing postcard for the three-year state license. Upon receipt of your $25.00 payment, NDA will issue your pesticide license card.
Locations and dates for upcoming private pesticide training sessions:
Private Pesticide Training Dates:
| DATE: | CITY: | LOCATION: | ADDRESS: | TIME: |
| Jan. 22 (Wed) | Taylor | Loup County Event Center | 307 Murray St., Taylor, NE | 9 AM |
| Jan. 29 (Wed) | Burwell | Garfield Co. Courthouse | 250 S 8th Ave., Burwell, NE | 9 AM |
| Feb. 5 (Wed) | Greeley | Greeley Fire Hall | 105 S Galway St., Greeley, NE | 9 AM |
| Feb. 13 (Th) | Ord | Valley Co. Fairgrounds | 801 S St., Suite 1, Ord, NE | 9 AM |
| Feb. 18 (Tue) | St. Paul | St. Paul Library Community Room | 1301 Howard Ave., St. Paul, NE | 9 AM |
| Feb. 20 (Th) | Loup City | Loup City Community Center | 803 O St., Loup City, NE | 9 AM |
| Feb. 25 (Tue) | Ericson | Ericson Fire Hall | 523 Central Ave., Ericson, NE | 9 AM |
| Mar. 4 (Tue) | Scotia | Scotia Community Building | 103 S Main St., Scotia, NE | 6:30 PM |
| Mar. 6 (Th) | St. Paul | St. Paul Library Community Room | 1301 Howard Ave., St. Paul, NE | 6:30 PM |
Chemigation Training will be offered at the locations shown below. There is no cost to attend.
| DATE: | CITY: | LOCATION: | ADDRESS: | TIME: |
| Feb. 5 (Wed) | Greeley | Greeley Fire Hall | 105 S Galway St., Greeley, NE | 1 PM |
| Feb. 13 (Th) | Ord | Valley Co. Fairgrounds | 801 S St., Suite 1, Ord, NE | 1 PM |
| Feb. 18 (Tue) | St. Paul | St. Paul Library Community Room | 1301 Howard Ave., St. Paul, NE | 1 PM |
| Feb. 20 (Th) | Loup City | Loup City Community Center | 803 O St., Loup City, NE | 1 PM |
| Feb. 25 (Tue) | Ericson | Ericson Fire Hall | 523 Central Ave., Ericson, NE | 1 PM |
A list of additional private pesticide training dates can be found at https://edmedia.wufoo.com/reports/2025-psep-private-training-dates/ and a list of additional chemigation trainings can be found at: https://edmedia.wufoo.com/reports/2025-chemigation-training-dates/ . If you have any questions, contact Kayla Nilson at the Nebraska Extension office in Ord at (308) 728-5071 or by email at knilson3@unl.edu. In case of inclement weather, cancellations will be broadcast on KNLV-FM (103.9 FM).
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Nebraska Extension in the Central IV Area, serving Greeley, Howard, Sherman and Valley Counties, has advertised an open 4-H Youth Development position. Build the 4-H energy as youth become more than ready for exciting opportunities and big challenges!
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It's a Great Time to Enroll in 4-H
Nebraska Extension in Greeley, Howard, Sherman and Valley Counties reminds area residents that this is a good time to enroll in 4-H. Young people, ages 5-18, join 4-H to learn leadership, citizenship, and life skills through a learn-by-doing approach. In Nebraska, 4-H is present in ALL 93 counties across the state!
Traditional clubs, individual membership, camps, school enrichment, and programs/events are all ways youth across Nebraska can be involved with the 4-H Program. Projects in the area of robotics, computers, healthy eating, fitness, meal preparation, rocketry, clothing care and construction, first aid, woodworking, animals, plants, gardening, public speaking, and many others, develop skills needed for a positive and successful future.
4-H youth and their family members are encouraged to attend meetings together. Work on projects can take place at home - in the yard or around the kitchen table - with guidance from mom or dad, an older brother or sister, a neighbor, friend, or other adult. 4-H members need support and encouragement of their families. Growing together through 4-H enhances family strengths.
Step-by-step enrollment instructions are available at https://4h.unl.edu/enroll. Use Google Chrome to enroll online at v2.4honline.com. For more information contact our offices at Greeley (308-428-2835), Loup City (308-745-1518), Ord (308-728-5071) or St. Paul (308-754-5422). As a reminder, our 4-H program welcomes volunteers. Helping 4-H'ers set and achieve goals is worthwhile and satisfying. You have valuable skills to share and you can make a difference.
