Nebraska Extension in Dodge County

Early Childhood

Professional Development for Childcare Providers

Looking for affordable, research-based, educational programs and resources. . . .
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Horticulture, Landscape, and Environmental Systems

Nebraska Extension Master Gardeners Make a Difference

Master Gardeners are volunteers who combine their love of gardening with making a difference in their communities. Become a Master Gardener by contacting Ian at 402-727-2775.

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4-H Youth Development

4-H Online Enrollment

Dodge County 4-H online enrollment must be completed (includes $10 online payment) by June 15. We encourage you to enroll by May 1st so you do not miss out on important 4-H information.

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Livestock Systems

BeefWatch Podcast

The BeefWatch Podcast is an audio companion to the UNL BeefWatch newsletter.

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Rural Prosperity Nebraska

Rural Prosperity Nebraska receives $25M USDA Award

A $25 million cooperative agreement award from the U.S.D.A. for the creation of the Heartland Regional Foods Business Center.

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Local Interest

Food Access Showcasing what is going on in our local communities

4-H Club Financial Report

This record on file is required by the IRS for clubs that have an EIN and file under our subordinate list. Clubs/Councils who do not turn in a report will be collected and receive a letter from the State Program Leader who one last chance to adhere to the requirement or their club will have their right to have money in the name of 4-H taken away.

Dodge County Achievement Celebration

The Dodge County 4-H Achievement Celebration was held Sunday December 3. Over a 150 members and leaders came out to celebrate.

Achievement Celebration Pictures

Printable List of Achievement Celebration Winners

2017 COUNTY AWARD WINNERS

AEROSPACE/ROCKETS

INTERMEDIATE Toby Oelkers

22nd Annual Great Plains Growers Conference and Trade Show

The Great Plains Growers Conference will be held on January 11-13, 2018 at the Fulkerson Conference Center on the Missouri Western State University Campus in St. Joseph, Missouri.

"Grower tested and research-based information on optimizing your production of fruits, vegetables and mushrooms are the highlights of this conference, as well as a full day of great information on honeybee management, said Dr. Touria Eaton, Chair of the planning committee of the 2018 Great Plains Growers Conference. It doesn't matter if you are an experienced grower or someone with a dream about starting to grow and sell produce, there will be something for you, Eaton said.

Confronting Cropping Challenges

Confronting Cropping Challenges gives you an opportunity to learn from the challenges you faced this growing season with lodged corn, resistant weeds, and new insect and disease issues while also recertifying your private pesticide license.

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Hybrid and Variety Selection On-farm Research Disease Update Insect Update Dealing with Resistant Weeds and Herbicide Issues Recertification of Private Pesticide License

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"So You've Inherited a Farm, Now What?" Seminar

The “So You’ve Inherited a Farm, Now What?” Seminar will be held in Scribner at the new Community Center on 530 Main Street on Monday, November 20 from 1:30 – 4:00 pm. Stakeholders that own farmland will want to attend the seminar to get valuable information about selling versus leasing, short and long-term management, lease agreements, legal considerations, and family communication. Growers are also encouraged to share this opportunity with their new landlords to increase their farmland ownership literacy. The seminar is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is requested by Friday, November 17.

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Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources News

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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.