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4-H at Nebraska State Fair
Nebraska 4-H will host 4-H Day at the Nebraska State Fair on Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 2-4 p.m. in Raising Nebraska. The event will celebrate the people, accomplishments, and experiences that help prepare Nebraska youth to be Beyond Ready for work and for life.
4-H members and their families, volunteers, alumni, and supporters, are invited to attend an afternoon of recognition, activities, and celebration. Guests can enjoy special interactive activities, visit the 4-H Photo Booth, and receive complimentary UNL Dairy Store ice cream (while supplies last). A recognition program will begin at 3 p.m., honoring outstanding Nebraska 4-H volunteers for their dedication to youth development and recognizing members of the Nebraska 4-H Leadership Academy. Discounted Nebraska State Fair gate passes for August 30 are available for purchase in advance at https://go.unl.edu/2026nsf4hdaypasses. The special offer includes half-price gate admission for teens and adults (service fee applies; limit two tickets per purchase).
Nebraska 4‑H encourages youth, families, alumni, and friends to join the celebration and to recognize the individuals and experiences that make 4‑H an important part of preparing young people for successful futures.
Tri State Early Childhood Retreat
2026 Tri State Early Childhood Retreat
Mondo Method: Transforming stress and behavior through neuroscience
- Understand the Brain Manage Stress Change Behavior
Key Topics
- Child Behavioral challenges - Disciplinary alternatives - Effective conflict resolution - Child well-being - Adult well-being - Adult stress
Featured speaker: Dr. Alexa Yunes-Koch - Stress & Behavior Specialists
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 Ponca State Park 88090 Spur E/ Visitor Center/Ponca, NE
8:30AM - 1:15PM
$30 per participant (non-refundable) Registration deadline September 25th.
Limited to the First 50 professionals.
register at: https://go.unl.edu/tristate2026
Earn 4 Professional Development Hours!
Cost Only $30 due to Generous Sponsors
Registration Deadline September 25th.
Looking for an easier way to evaluate mineral programs? The new Beef Mineral and Vitamin Calculator allows users to compare commercial mineral products and build custom mineral formulations to meet herd needs. Check it out: https://beef.unl.edu/producer-resources/beef-producer-toolbox/mineral-vitamin-tools/
- Weather, drought, and the daily demands of farming and ranching can take a toll on mental well-being. Nebraska Extension has resources available to help Nebraska producers protect their health, their families, and their operations: https://cap.unl.edu/news/keeping-stress-check-strategies-and-tools-can-help/
Whether you're buying or selling hay, pasture, or forage, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture's Hay and Forage Hotline can help connect buyers with sellers of forage resources. Learn more at https://nda.nebraska.gov/promotion/hay.
Food Safety
Washing Produce
While concerns about contamination are understandable, we shouldn't let fear keep fresh produce off our plates. Fruits and vegetables are vital to a healthy daily diet; instead of avoiding them, we simply need to practice safe handling and proper washing. Fresh produce may become contaminated with dirt and bacteria at any point during its journey from farm to table. Washing produce before preparing and eating can remove bacteria that may cause foodborne illness. Using soap, bleach and other non-food grade chemicals may make you sick and is NOT recommended. For more information: https://go.unl.edu/handlinggroceries #UNLFoodSafety
Refrigerate tomatoes within two hours of cutting.
Always cover and refrigerate cut fruit and vegetables when preparing them in advance. Cut produce should be refrigerated at 40° F or less and stored away from raw meats, poultry, and fish. https://go.unl.edu/cutproduce and https://go.unl.edu/5t4z #UNLFoodSafety
Cantaloupe Capers
Cantaloupe and other melons present special food safety risks. Netted melons like cantaloupe grow on the ground and can come in contact with pathogens. Unlike other fruits, cantaloupe are not acidic and readily support the growth of pathogens once they are sliced open. Safe handling will keep your chances of getting sick low. https://go.unl.edu/melon #UNLFoodSafety
When temperatures rise, bed food safety wise!
Picture of a picnic basket on grass. Words: When temperatures rise, be food wise. Hot days above 90 degrees F mean we need to be diligent with food safety. Don’t leave food out in hot weather. Keep cold foods on ice. Keep warm foods 140 degrees F or warmer. Perishable food needs to stay in the fridge or on ice before and after eating. Leave perishable food out an hour or less in hot weather. For more information: https://go.unl.edu/food-in-hot-weather.
Haskell Happenings
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