Nebraska Extension in Clay County

Take the Guess Work Out of Cow/Calf Management

An updated online course is designed to benefit cattlemen currently in the beef business or those just getting started.

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Grow Nebraska Summit

On November 8th, IANR is hosting a summit to focus on building partnerships to spur growth in Nebraska. This free event will feature fast-paced presentations and interactive sessions that will challenge participants to think globally and acting locally.

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4-H Youth Development

4-H Youth Take on Challenge of Wearable Tech

On October 4th, Nebraska joins youth from across the county in the challenge of designing wearable fitness trackers as part of the world's largest youth-led science experiment.

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Cropping & Water Systems

High Soybean Yields Need More Nitrogen

A new study discovered soybean crops in highly productive fields demand more nitrogen than natural sources alone can supply.

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The Learning Child

Nebraska Extension is Setting a Foundation for the Next Generation

The Learning Child program provides necessary training for parents and other caring adults so they can provide the best learning for their children.

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Local Interest

4-H Career Portfolios

Career Portfolio is a record of a 4-H member's 4-H career. It includes a listing of a 4-H member's personal growth and leadership experiences related to the knowledge learned, skills gained and community service/volunteer activities experienced through 4-H. The Clay County Extension Office encourages all 4-H'ers to complete a Career Portfolio. The Clay County 4-H Counciil gives several awards to those who complete their books. All portfolios are due October 1, 2017. The Career Portfolio instructions and downloads and be found here.

Clover Kids Record Books

2017 Nebraska State Fair

The Nebraska State Fair will be August 25-Sept 4 in Grand Island, NE.

Complete information and schedules can be found on the state fair website. To locate the registration portion, click on the "get involved" tab then scroll down to the 4-H and FFA listing and from there you can select to print off instructions, watch a video or jump in and make the entries.

4-H Online Enrollment

4-H Online Enrollment is now open for 2017 4-H year. This will be very much like enrollment last year. After opening into the program select that you have a profile.

Local Events

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So you've inherited a farm, now what?

Oct 12 – Those who have in inherited or received farmland and want to learn more about the best strategies for managing the asset are encouraged to attend one of several Nebraska Extension programs being offered across the state this fall. Read more

Extension NEP team participates in cultural immersion workshop

Oct 11 – Diversity and inclusion are central to the University of Nebraska’s mission and Nebraska Extension is doubling down. Recently, 45 members of extension’s Nutrition Education Program (NEP) participated in a day-long cultural immersion workshop. Read more