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The following are testing only dates for commercial and non-commercial pesticide applicators. Study materials (hardcopies or digital flipbooks) can be purchased at pested.unl.edu prior to testing.
There will be an NDA Inspector will be on site to administer tests on these dates from 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. There will be no training on these dates. If you need training, contact PSEP to register and pay fees for the appropriate option.
There is no registration or fee for walk-in testing dates.
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4-H empowers youth, ages 5-18, to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H is education for life that uses a learn-by-doing approach. In Nebraska, 4-H is present in ALL 93 counties across the state.
Do you enjoy continuing to learn, and sharing that wisdom with others? Consider volunteering as a Nebraska Extension Master Gardener. These volunteers take part in continuing education where they expand their knowledge and share the principles and practices of environmental horticulture. Learn more about the Nebraska Extension Master Gardener at our annual informational meetings. These meetings will explain how ideal applicants can volunteer and communicate horticulture knowledge with the diverse populations in Douglas and Sarpy Counties.
Seasonal and simple is a guide to help you select, store and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables. The recipes use simple preparations and seasonings, so you can taste the goodness of a fruit or vegetable at the peak of its flavor.
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Terminating a verbal farmland lease
August 10, 2022
Some farm leases are not written but are verbal — or "handshake" — agreements.
‘Backyard Farmer’ Visits Vala’s Pumpkin Patch Aug. 22
August 10, 2022
“Backyard Farmer” – a perennial favorite on Nebraska Public Media celebrating its 70th season – is going on the road to record a special program Monday, Aug. 22, at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch, 12102 S. 180th St., near Gretna.
Nebraska Extension provides in-field training in August on corn and soybean production
August 10, 2022
Nebraska Extension is providing in-field training opportunities during the Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics. Training includes the Aug. 23 Midwest Soybean Production Clinic and the Aug. 24 Midwest Corn Production Clinic.
Explore new research and technology at panhandle tour on August 23
August 10, 2022
The University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center will partner with the Nebraska Dry Bean Growers Association on Aug. 23 to host the annual field tour, Panhandle Agricultural Research and Technology Tour (PARTT).