Nebraska Extension in Dakota County

YOUTH FOR THE QUALITY CARE OF ANIMALS (YQCA)

4-H'ers exhibiting any meat animal, (beef, sheep, swine, goat, poultry and rabbit) are required to complete YQCA training. Deadline is June 15th.

YQCA program
4-H Youth Development

Achievement Application

Time to work on keeping a record of your 4-H career! The Achievement Application document will keep track of personal growth, leadership, skills gained and community service activities

Achievement Application
Early Childhood

Tri-State Early Childhood Conference

Tri-State Early Childhood Conference
Voices For Food

Do You have a garden? Do you have more produce than you can use? Find out how you can donate your extra produce to those in need.

Voices for Food
About us

Meet the staff of Dakota County Extension! We have resident staff and regional staff that can answer your questions on a variety of topics.
Carol, Tammy, Brenda, Angela & Julie

Meet the resident staff

Local Interest

Horticulture Helpline

The Master Gardener Horticulture Helpline is available to answer gardening questions and to take samples for identification/diagnosis during the following times and days. The helpline is a service to everyone, regardless of what county they are from.

May through September:
Mondays, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Washington County Extension, 402 426-9455

Tuesdays, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Cuming County Extension, 402 672-6006

Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Dodge County Extension 402 727-2775

National 4-H Week

OCTOBER 1ST THRU 7TH, 2023 Show your love and support for 4-H!

During National 4-H week try out some of the ideas below to promote 4-H in Dakota County. Make sure you share on social media!

School Enrichment

Contests

Contests4-H offers youth Presentation Skills!

Gardens, Landscapes, Trees & More

Flowers, lawns, gardens. trees and more!

Newsletters & Calendar

2023 4-H Newsletters & Calendar of Events 2023 Dakota County 4-H Calendar

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Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources News

Latest from ianrnews.unl.edu

Wheat shows good promise going into winter

November 29, 2023

The Panhandle of Nebraska experienced favorable planting conditions for its hard red winter wheat with good soil moisture.

Walbrecht opens 4-H livestock opportunities to youths with disabilities

November 15, 2023

“Youth getting agricultural experience and the skills that 4-H teaches them — there’s no limit on how valuable that is.” —Allison Walbrecht, sophomore animal science major and founder of the Unified Showing 4-H Club.

IANR, Extension, Landscaping and Nebraska Forest Service Leaders and Educators Honored with Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Awards

November 13, 2023

The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum honored 11 individuals and organizations with awards at its annual reception on November 3 at First Plymouth Congregational Church in Lincoln.