4-H Online Enrollment
4-H on-line enrollment is open! By successfully completing the 4-H member enrollment between now and June 15, youth will be eligible to participate and exhibit in any project area, contest, county, and state fairs. While project selection is optional, it is encouraged for youth to select projects they are interested in exploring.
The soft deadline is February 1, in order to be on mailing lists and receive news from our office.
Please note:
- 4-H age is based on age as of January 1, 2025.
- Youth are only eligible to exhibit in a project area or contest in a single county.
- Horse and shooting sports projects will continue to require project enrollment due to the parental consent required to participate in these projects.
- Archery is the only shooting sports category in our county. If you are interested in other areas of shooting sports, please contact Wayne or Cedar Counties.
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dixon/dixon-county-4-h/youth-enrollment-volunteers/
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Leaving a Lasting Legacy
A multi-state extension workshop series for women in agriculture will offer strategies to evaluate and improve farm estate and transition plans.
“Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women: A Succession Planning Series,” will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Central time on Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11 at sites across Kansas, Nebraska and Indiana. The series is being produced through a collaborative effort by extension programs at Kansas State University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Purdue University.
Topics covered will include motivation for succession planning, communicating with family, the financial aspects of estate and transition plans, and the legal aspects of putting a plan in place. A keynote speaker will be simulcast to every workshop location during each meeting, with time for questions and a hands-on activity for participants. A meal will be provided on each date.
“Planning for what happens to your things when you’re gone can be daunting, but it’s so important, especially in agriculture, so that the transition to the next generation goes smoothly,” said Jessica Groskopf, director of the Nebraska Women in Agriculture program. “This series will help women learn best practices and new strategies to help the transition and estate planning processes so they can take that back to their farm or ranch and help lead the way in creating or reevaluating their plans.”
Groskopf said the program’s structure is intended to strengthen networks of women in rural areas, which can provide opportunities for building trust and sharing information. “Connections are so important to rural women,” she said. “We have seen the benefits that come from knowing your peers, having a place to share difficulties, and mitigate the isolation that so many of us in agriculture often feel.”
The registration fee for in-person attendance is $60 before Jan. 13 and increases to $75 on or after Jan. 13. A virtual option is available for $75. Participants are encouraged to attend all four sessions.
This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number2023-70027-40444.
Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP)
The Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in concert with Extension Specialists, Extension Educators, and other collaborators, provides educational and training programs that address human health, the environment, economic wellbeing, and pesticide safety.
2025 PSEP Private Training Dates Statewide
For More Information: Pested.unl.edu
Landlord/Tenant Cash Rent Workshop
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension will present a series of workshops across the state for farm and ranch landowners, landlords, and tenants who want to learn more about current trends in farm or ranch real estate, and best practices for managing or leasing land.
“Big Questions and Innovative Solutions in Land Management” will cover topics related to Nebraska's land industry for farms and ranches. Those include evaluating current trends in land values and cash rents, lease provisions and legal considerations, proper communication strategies and considerations for successful land transitions. Workshop participants will also be able to find answers to common farmland leasing and land ownership questions.
The program is free to attend. Registration is required for each location at the phone number listed below.
Winter 2024-2025 Dates and Locations
Registration is by phone only
Dec. 11 in O'Neill: 1-4 p.m. CT at the office of Nebraska Extension in Holt County, 128 N. 6th St., Suite 100. Refreshments provided by Farmers National Company. Register by Dec. 10 at 402-336-2760.
Dec. 12 in Wilber: 1-4 p.m. CT at the office of Nebraska Extension in Saline County, 306 W. 3rd. Refreshments provided by Farmers National Company. Register by Dec. 11 at 402-821-2151.
Dec. 17 in Dakota City: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. CT at the office of Nebraska Extension in Dakota County, 1505 Broadway. Refreshments provided by Farmers National Company. Register by Dec. 16 at 402-987-2140.
Jan. 9 in Blair: 1-4 p.m. CT at the office of Nebraska Extension in Washington County, 597 Grant St., Suite 200. Refreshments provided by Farmers National Company. Register by Jan. 8 at 402-426-9455.
Jan. 30 in Hastings: 1-4 p.m. CT at the office of Nebraska Extension in Adams County, 2975 S. Baltimore Ave. Refreshments provided by Farmers National Company. Register by Jan. 29 at 402-461-7209.
More dates will be announced soon.
This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40444.
