News
Summer Internship Opening
The Fillmore County Extension Office is seeking applicants for a summer internship. Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills are essential, and applicants should enjoy working with youth. A background in 4-H is beneficial but not required. Applications are available at the Extension office. Please submit your resume and application to:
Fillmore County Extension Office, 1340 G Street, Geneva. (402) 759-3712.
Applications will be reviewed on January 31, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Fillmore County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and this position is subject to a veteran’s preference."
Pesticide Training - Geneva - January 16th, 2025, at 9 AM or 2 PM out at the Fairgrounds. Call to RSVP 402-759-3712. For more dates for training please click here.
Farmers & Ranchers College Jan 21st 2025 - Cow / Calf College Beef Seminar from 10:30 AM to 2 PM at the Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center NE
What's happening in your local schools?
Alexis Schmidt has had a busy October with the local kids by giving them lots of projects. School enrichment programs like Connecting the dots, red ribbon week, and inside a pumpkin. 4-H after school activities pool noodle pumpkins, snap circuits, magnetic tiles, and marathon kids. 4-H Specialty interest workshops like pumpkin painting and pumpkin floral work. To learn more about her activities go to the about us tab and scroll down to Alexis's Narratives and select October.
Brandy VanDeWalle has been busy in October with school enrichment, and programs like Rooted in Ag and Farmers and Ranchers College. The Rooted in Ag program is grant funded by USDA NIFA and involves the states of Nebraska, Hawaii, and Alaska. Dr David Kohl is going to continue the 2024-2025 programing of Farmers & Ranchers College. School enrichment programs she helped with was connecting the dots and teaching some Tyke kids how to raise their class pet. This is not your usual class pet, this pet they were able to plant. If you want to learn more about the class pet or Rooted in Ag program, go to the about us tab and scroll down to Brandy's Narratives and select October.
Spring Workshops
Spring 4-H Workshops
4-H Workshops & Clover Kids
FAQ About 4-H Workshops
- 4-H Workshops are open to all youth 8-18 (as of January 1). Clover Kid Workshops are open to all youth ages 5-7 (as of January 1).
- If you have children that are close in age and are split in age groups but would like them to participate together please reach out to Alexis to get a best plan (alexis.schmidt@unl.edu)
- Workshops are $5 a piece (scholarships are available upon request). Cash or Checks (made to UNL) accepted.
- Registration is required.
- Does the youth have to live in Fillmore County to participate? No! If you have family in town or have stumbled upon our page and are interested in the workshops, please join us!
- Have questions or suggestions? Contact Alexis (alexis.schmidt@unl.edu or 402-759-3712)!
