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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.
Do you have a specimen to be assessed by our tree, lawn, garden, & insect experts?
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.
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.
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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Extension ag land management, leasing workshop scheduled statewide
November 21, 2022
Nebraska Extension and the Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will host a series of in-person land management workshops covering current cash rental rates and leasing considerations for 2023. They will be held at locations across the state during the winter months.
Eric Stehlik makes a difference in the lives of many 4-Her’s
November 9, 2022
Eric Stehlik is a 4-H Associate in Saline County and has served there for over 30 years. His continued service doesn’t go unnoticed, especially as he retires from Extension.
Hatton-Bowers receives national award for creativity and scholarship
November 9, 2022
Holly Hatton-Bowers, associate professor and extension specialist in the Family, Youth and Child Studies Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was one of four public faculty members from across the United States recently recognized for outstanding work by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) Board on Human Sciences (BoHS).
UNL for Families: Importance of Career Exploration
November 9, 2022
College and career readiness have become a trending focus in many school systems, often starting exposure to college and career options in elementary school.