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CodeRED Livestock Disease Alerts

What is CodeRED? - CodeRED is a livestock disease alert system for Nebraskans.  The Nebraska Department of Agriculture will use this for emergency communications.  This system uses texts, calls, and emails to alert the subscribers of scenarios that could affect them, such as livestock diseases, fires, and floods.  You select what species or region you want alerts on.  Download the brochure for more information and the QR code.  CodeRED

Dawson County Extension is looking to hire a 4-H Summer Intern.  This is a county paid student employment position with an hourly wage of $15.00 per hour, beginning on May 20, 2024, with an approximate end date of July 31, 2024, working approximately 40 hours per week.

 

Summer Intern will work with a variety of Extension tasks.  In the absence of a 4-H Educator, employee will assist other educators and assistants with 4-H workshops, contests, county fair, 4-H Camp, and coordination of the Dawson County youth program.  There will be some development of materials.

 

4-H Communications Event

Illustrated Presentation Contest and Video Communication Contest

Dawson County Extension Office Meeting Room

April 15, 2024

March 22 – Communication Event entry card due

 April 12 – Presentation & Video Equipment Practice, Dawson County Extension Office. Schedule time with Extension Office 324-5501.

April 15 – 5:30 p.m. 4-H Communications Event Contest, Dawson County Extension Office




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