The University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension (ENREC) is headquartered near Mead, Nebraska. ENREC was formerly the University of Nebraska's Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead, Nebraska. ENREC also includes the University of Nebraska Southeast Extension District, Northeast Extension District, and the newly developed Metro Extension District, as well as the South Central Ag Lab, Haskell Ag Lab, Barta Brothers Ranch and Kimmel Education and Research Center. This model of collaboration specifically addresses the needs of eastern Nebraska in terms of research and Extension efforts by new collaborations and leveraging strengths of existing resources and closer ties to IANR departments and schools.
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While ENREC is closed to the public at this time, egagement continues in new ways. And research continues. Watch for updates and see what has been going on at: https://enrec.unl.edu/enrec-covid-19-updates/
June 19, 2020 - Saunders County Extension Update:
The University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center encompasses 53 counties and includes a wide array of research projects and educational programs. ENREC includes the Extension programs found in the Southeast Extension District, Northeast Extension District, and the Metro Extension District.
Extension programs focus on Beef Systems, The Learning Child, Community Environment, Community Vitality Initiative, Cropping and Water Systems, Food, Nutrition and Health, and 4-H Youth Development. Learn more about these programs in the menu bar on this site.
Here we feature a few of ENREC's upcoming programs, as well as exciting ventures bringing research and education to Nebraskans and people around the nation and the world.
Whether it is conducted at an off-campus research site, in a grower’s field, a producer’s feedlot, in a lab or in a classroom, our research is designed to seek out answers that Nebraskans can use. Be sure to visit our "Research in Action" page to learn more about our projects through videos.
Have a question – Extension resources are right at your fingertips – 24/7! The “Find An Answer” link provides expertise on demand.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Beginning Friday, March 20 at 4:30 p.m., the University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center (ENREC), Greater Nebraska Business Center (GNBC), Husker Genetics, and the Saunders County Extension Offices will be making changes to how we serve our clientele, as the August N. Christenson Building and the ENREC facilities will be closed to the general public until further notice.
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Fair organizers get creative to keep opportunities alive for 4-H, FFA youth
July 16, 2020
Over the past few months, 10-year-old Bailey Faltys has spent a lot of time with her 4-H sheep, Tucker and Bus.
Partnership to offer free, low-cost services to Nebraska manufacturers
July 16, 2020
The Nebraska Manufacturing Extension Partnership will offer no-charge or reduced-cost consultation and employee development training to the state’s small to mid-size manufacturers.