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New and Returning 4-H Members Welcome

A new 4-H year is beginning and with some planning now, your child will be well positioned to participate in educational workshops, project work and the county fair. The Central IV 4-H programs in Greeley, Howard, Sherman and Valley Counties are currently accepting new and re-enrolling members and volunteers through the v2.4honline.com website. The enrollment deadline to be eligible for county fair is June 15. To learn more about 4-H, contact your local Nebraska Extension office in Greeley (308-428-2835), Loup City (308-745-1518), Ord (308-728-5071) or St. Paul (308-754-5422).

Enroll at v2.4honline.com following the instructions below.

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Children in Grades K-6 Invited to Safety Day

The Central Nebraska Farm Safety 4 Just Kids (CNFS4JK) organization will host a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® at the fairgrounds in Ord on June 6, 2023. Youth who have completed grades K-2 attend from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Students who have completed grades 3-6 come from 11:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Groups of students rotate through a series of sessions focused on teaching children to recognize and avoid potentially hazardous situations on farms and in the home. Most sessions feature hands-on activities.

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Resources Offered for Gardeners

The GRO Big Red team provides educational resources for gardeners including live online sessions and on-demand recordings of past sessions on their webpage. Learn about edible plants, houseplants, landscapes, trees and insects! You can also subscribe to the GRO Big Red blog. 

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Make Your Family Walks More Fun in Four Easy Steps

A family walk is a great way to connect while being physically active. Like any routine, though, you may feel the need to spice it up. If your family is in a walking rut, try the four tips in this month's Family Fun on the Run Newsletter to boost the fun for everyone. 

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Enjoy Outdoor Activities with Your Family

Outdoor activities are a great way to fit physical activity into your day. When physical activity is fun for the whole family, everyone benefits. Don't forget to include children in the planning process to increase their engagement. Adults are encouraged to walk, run, and play with the children during the activity instead of just sitting on the sidelines. We have some of these outdoor activities to get active as a family in the latest edition of Family Fun on the Run newsletter including a FREE printable Sidewalk Chalk Obstacle Course and an Outdoor Scavenger Hunt!

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Join Your County's 4-H Class on Remind

Stay informed this 4-H season with reminders from www.remind.com. You can now sign up for your county class on www.remind.com and get reminders specific to your county. Click below for instructions on how to enroll in your county class. 

Greeley County 4-H

Howard County 4-H

Sherman County 4-H

Valley County 4-H

Central IV 4-H

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UNMC, Nebraska Extension announce annual hazardous occupations safety courses for teens across Nebraska this summer

UNMC, Nebraska Extension announce annual hazardous occupations safety courses for teens across Nebraska this summer

March 23, 2023
Nebraska Extension and Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health, have announced dates for the annual “tractor safety” training courses scheduled at sites across Nebraska in early June.

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Research technologist played part in research history

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March 23, 2023
In the past 45 years, Rex Nielsen has been part of important research projects at the UNL Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center (PREEC) in Scottsbluff.

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Panhandle Perspective: A Plant Disease Changes Sugar Beet Production in Nebraska

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PREEC welcomes new communications specialist

PREEC welcomes new communications specialist

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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff welcomed Chabella Guzman, as its new communications specialist. She will be responsible for news media, social media, web content, video content, meeting technology, and other communications roles related to the Panhandle Center and Extension in western Nebraska.

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