The Farmers & Ranchers College was formed in January 2000 with the purpose of providing high quality, dynamic, up to date educational workshops for area agricultural producers in south central Nebraska through a collaborative effort between business, industry and higher education leaders. Furthermore, the Farmers & Ranchers College will provide the tools necessary so that agricultural producers will be able to respond positively to these changes using a profitable decision-making process.
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Join us December 30-January 3 for a fun filled week of 4-H and Clover Kid Workshops! Register by December 20th.
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Staff Spotlight: Scott Evans
December 10, 2024
Meet Scott Evans, a Nebraska Extension co-leader for the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program for Douglas-Sarpy Counties.
2025 Crop Production Clinics Begin Jan. 8
December 10, 2024
Lincoln, Neb. — Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 8, the 2025 Nebraska Crop Production Clinics will feature live presentations and present research updates and information tailored to regional crop issues and grower interests. Sponsored by Nebraska Extension, the programs will be held on eight days throughout January, with the final clinic offered on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The clinic on Jan. 28 will be in partnership with the Nebraska Agribusiness Association Expo and will include free admission to the Expo tradeshow.
2025 Clinic Dates and Locations:
Staff Spotlight: Melissa Hagemeister
December 4, 2024
Meet Melissa Hagemeister, a 4-H Extension Associate within Nebraska Extension located in West Point, NE.
Grow Organic: Nebraska Extension Hosts Second Annual Organic Farming Conference
November 27, 2024
Nebraska Extension invites growers to its second annual Transition to Organic Farming Conference on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, offering expert insights, practical workshops, and networking opportunities to advance organic agriculture.