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Pollinator Class & Open House

Over 150 crops in the U.S. are pollinated by insects.  Join Nebraska Extension experts to learn more about pollinators, the Nebraska Habitat Certification Program and talk with certified habitat gardeners.  You will also have the opportunity to tour the certified Cherry Creek Pollinator Habitat located behind the Lancaster Extension Education Center.  

Registration fee is $5 per participant.

Pollinator Class & Open House Registration Form

Check out more horticulture information at the Horticulture, Landscape, and Environmental Systems web page.

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4-H CHANGES FOR 2017

As a result of the post-fair meetings and the recommendations brought before the 4-H Council at their November meeting, the following changes will be implemented in 2017.

Horse Show:

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Spring Schedule for Master Gardener Classes

The Spring Schedule for continuing education for Master Gardeners and members of the public with an interest in gardening are fast approaching.  All speakers are live and in person at the Dodge County Extension office in Fremont, NE.  Admission is $5 to attend each class for returning Master Gardeners and members of the public.  All classes are on Thursday evenings running from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

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Web-based Session for Early Childhood Professionals Offered

Need FREE continuing education hours? Don't want to travel? Pull up a comfortable chair and join us on the web!

Childcare providers will be able to participate in the web-based session "Mobile Learning with Young Children".  In this session we will discuss current research about children using mobile devices to learn math and language skills.  It will focus on the combined research between the general education classrooms and UNL's Reading Center. The session will discuss the potential benefits of using mobile devices for the skills children need to have and the boundaries providers must place.  

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Fremont Corn Expo - January 5, 2017

The Fremont Corn Expo features speakers and panelists that provide local corn growers with the knowledge they need to effectively manage locally-relevant issues each year.  Specific areas of focus include:

Applying Emerging Technology
Improving Economic Viability
Increasing Resiliency to Extreme Weather
Enhancing Saoil and Water Resoures 

Check out croptechcafe.org/fremontcornexpo/ for more information

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2017 Market Beef Identification Requirements

It is about that time of year again when we need to get organized for the new 4-H season.  With that comes the requirements for identifying your animals.  Please read through this information carefully and if you have any questions, please contact the Extension office.

Market Beef

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