Nebraska Extension in Dodge County

Early Childhood

Professional Development for Childcare Providers

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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.

Find out how you can become a Nebraska Extension Master Gardener
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

Deadline Tomorrow November 1 by 4:30pm

Career Portfolio & Record Book - Due November 1, 2017

Dodge County's Career Portfolio program is an opportunity for 4-H members to submit a record of their involvement in not only 4-H, but in their schools and communities as well. By participating in this program, youth are able to keep record of their involvement from year to year. There are opportunities to compete at a county level and go on to compete at state, as well as national. All clover kids and 4-Hers are eligible to complete a career portfolio. More Information Here

Diamond Clover - Due November 1, 2017

4-H Photo Album

Throughout the 4-H year we have taken a multitude of pictures during 4-H Workshops and other events. There have been several requests for copies of the pictures, so we thought we would make them available to everyone. If you find a good one of your child that you want to download, please feel free. You may also use some of these pictures as you finish up your Career Porfolios.

We will try to maintain this photo link throughout the year so that you too may enjoy seeing what fun your kids are having at 4-H events.

Dodge County 4-H Photo Album

Eat Smart, Move More Programs to Begin in September

Eating Smart and Moving More -

This nutrition education program will focus on 7 topics that addrss the fundamentals of eating healthy meals on a budget, and the importance of physical activity. Each lesson will be taught by a Registered Dietitian and will focus on a different topic to help you to Eat Smart and Move More. Lessons include recipe sampling and cooking techniques.

Extension Partners in Summer Lunch Program

Nebraska Extension in Dodge County helped the STEAM program with a community garden project at Linden Elementary School in Fremont.

The Fremont Tribune covered this program in a recent article. Read full article.

Master Gardeners Helping Others

A recent article in the Fremont Tribune highlighting Master Gardener, Rich Apking helping the public at the Dodge County Extension Office. Read full article. Photo by Tammy Real-McKeighan

You can find more horticulture information at the Horticulture, Landscape, and Environmental Systems and Backyard Farmer web sites.

Crop Residue Exchange Online

A new online tool from Nebraska Extension aims to connect farmers and cattle producers to encourage mutually beneficial agreements to use crop residue for grazing. The Crop Residue Exchange tool provides a searchable database of cropland available for grazing.

After creating an account, farmers can list available cropland by drawing their plot on an interactive map and entering information on the type of residue, fencing, water availability and dates available.

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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.