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Want to learn more about Companion Animal showmanship? Check out this information from one of our very own 4-Her's Emily Brhel! She will walk you through all the steps of a showmanship presentation, as well as, things you will need and want to know about your animal. 

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We will be starting Clover Kid workshops in February! see the flier below to get your kids registured, or call the Extension office! 

4-H "I Belong" Award

Objective:  Recognize 4-H youth static exhibits incorporating or demonstrating concepts from the areas of inclusivity, diversity, self-realization at the county fair. Exhibits in all curriculum areas will be considered for the award.

Youth will be recognized for static exhibits that incorporate and/or demonstrate:

          *  Concepts of self-reflection and explorations of one’s own heritage.

          * Explorations of one’s own heritage, culture, and cultural lens

Clay County 4-H now has Remind 101. If you would like to receive notifications about upcoming events, and deadlines please sign up! Text @4hclayco to the number 81010. 

Private Applicator Training for producers who apply presticides on their own farm.  May attend any of these locations or may also attend a Crop Production Clinics.  Please RSVP to the local Extension Office.  

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Tractor Safety course educates next generation of agriculturalists

June 28, 2024

Lincoln, Neb. —

Tractors are part of rural life. They are agricultural equipment that can be spotted in fields, dirt roads, and highways. Typically driven by adults, farm families often hire their teenage children or their neighbors' teens to help with planting, harvesting, and other work. Each Spring across Nebraska, Tractor and Equipment Safety courses are held for 14-and 15-year-olds looking to be employed on farms and ranches.  

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Nebraska Extension projects look at viability and economics of mint in Panhandle

June 26, 2024
Two recent projects at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff involved growing peppermint and spearmint, doing it well, and saving money and greenhouse gasses.

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Lead and Succeed webinar series continues leadership development discussion

June 19, 2024

Lincoln, Neb. — Rural Prosperity Nebraska, the community development arm of Nebraska Extension, announces the inaugural session of its “Lead and Succeed Lunchbox Series,” a summer-long webinars series focused on revamping community leadership development in rural communities. The first session will take place on June 27.

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MarketReady webinars help farmers expand market reach

June 14, 2024
Rural Prosperity Nebraska and the Heartland Regional Food Business Center, a multi-state organization focused on strengthening farm and food enterprises, are kicking off a summer-long series of market-ready webinars, beginning June 20.

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