Ag Fest 2020 is to educate fourth & fifth grade students on the impact of Nebraska agriculture. Educational sessions and displays will headline the day's events.
Tuesday, April 21st
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2019 State Contest Information
Saturday, November 23, 2019, 9:00 a.m.
Adams County Extension Office
2975 South Baltimore Ave., Hastings, NE
Contest Competition starts at 9:00 a.m.
Fashion Show 1:00 p.m.
Entry Deadline: October 15, 2019
Narration Deadline: November 1, 2019
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Tractor Safety Courses Offered
Tractor Safety Training Required by Law for Teen Farm/Ranch Workers
Seasonal information for lawns, trees & shrubs, landscape ornamentals, fruits & vegetables,, and insects & pests.
Nebraska Extension in Dawson County
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Panhandle Perspectives: Did you know? The first domestic sugarbeet seeds were produced in Nebraska
March 26, 2020
At the turn of the 20th century, the sugarbeet was one of the few American crops with an almost complete dependence upon Europe as a source of seed each season. The vast majority of all seed used in sugar beet production originated in either Germany or France. It took two primary factors before Americans were convinced that a domestic seed industry was needed.
Combatting cabin fever: Extension builds out educational content
March 24, 2020
For many families across the state, cabin fever may be setting in, and Nebraska Extension is working to help alleviate pent-up energy with fun, educational content for all ages.