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November 1st 2026
4-H Awards Applications Due
Diamond Clover Awards - track the achievements and growth as a 4-H’er that you have made during not only your 4-H career, but school and community service.
Achievement Awards (new 2026 county only ages 8-14 as of 1/1/26) These applications are a record of your 4-H career and year. It includes a story of personal growth, skills gained, and leadership experiences in 4-H.
Clover Kid Awards - Record Books
Awards & Scholarships | Nebraska Extension in Fillmore County | Nebraska Extension | Nebraska
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November 2026
After School
Please register your child by their age as of 1/1/2026
Transportation is the parent/guardian's responsibility
November 9th - Shickley
- Clover Kids Age 5-7 3:35 - 4:15 pm
- Ages 8+ 4:30 - 5:30 pm
- At the Virgil Biegert Library
- Register Here
November 16th - Exeter
- Grades K - 5th
- 3:35 - 4:35 pm
- At the Exeter Public Library
- Register Here
November 17th - Geneva
- Clover Kids Age 5-7
- 4 - 5 pm
- At the Extension Office
- Register Here
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December 1st 2026
Senior Scholarships Due
The Fillmore County 4‑H Council will award multiple scholarships to 4‑H Seniors. This year scholarships will be awarded by the 4‑H Council and in memory of Ralph "Bud" Vauck & Clay S. Metcalf.
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December 10th 2026
Farmers & Ranchers College with Dr. Kohl
1 - 4 PM
Bruning Opera House
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January 21st 2027
Farmers & Ranchers - Calving College
10 AM - 12 PM
Fillmore County Extension Office
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June 15th 2027
County Fair Paperwork Due
Please turn into the office by June 15th 2027
- 4-H Online Enrollment
- Static Pre-entry form per 4-Her
- Livestock Pre-entry forms per 4-Her
- Livestock ID Sheets
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We Are Hiring!
The Fillmore County Extension Office has an opening for a part-time (24-30 hours per week) Extension Assistant focused on Rural Health & Wellness.
Strong communication, organizational, and presentation/teaching skills are essential.
A background in 4-H, Extension, health, wellness, and nutrition is beneficial.
Applications and position description are available at the Extension office or by clicking the links. Applications and Position description
Cover letter, resume, three professional references, and application should be returned to the Fillmore County Extension office at 1340 G St., Geneva, NE 68361. (402)759-3712.
Applications will be reviewed October 12, 2026, with position remaining open until filled.
Fillmore County is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans Preference Employer.
First Fall Frost is on its way!
Are your plants ready?
Follow these steps to prevent landscape damage as nighttime temperatures dip below 36°F this week.
- Water and mulch soils around plants and trees, especially for new plantings.
- Bring tender plants inside or cover them with staked bedsheets overnight, then uncover in the morning.
- Unhook garden hoses from spigots and drain them prior to freezing temperatures (32°F) to prevent splits, burst fittings and frozen pipes and back flow devices.
- Don’t walk or drive on green lawns showing frost, or mow or fertilize them.
- Don’t cut spent foliage to the ground for winter—leave at least 12 inches as insulation from wind and cold.
- Wait until spring to prune trees to avoid frost cracking.
Find more weather ready tips at hles.unl.edu
2026 Midwest FEEDS Practicum Registration Due by Feb 14th 11:59 AM
Midwest Forage, Education and Efficiency in Diversified Systems Practicum
Midwest FEEDS (Forage, Education, and Efficiency in Diversified Systems) Practicum
Join us for the Midwest FEEDS (Forage, Education, and Efficiency in Diversified Systems) Practicum, a hands-on, multi-session educational program designed to equip participants with essential skills for success in the cattle industry. This unique program leverages the competitive advantages of the Midwest, including access to perennial pastures, annual forages, cover crops, crop residues, and harvested feeds.
Register By Feb. 14th 11:59 AM Summary - 2026 Midwest FEEDS (Forage, Education, and Efficiency in Diversified Systems) Practicum
Session 1: February 28
Session 2: March 28
Session 3: June 20
Session 4: August 29
Session 5: December 5
Landlord/Tenant Cash Rent Workshop Aug 25th Geneva NE
Extension ag land management, leasing workshop scheduled in Geneva
Geneva, Nebraska, July 21, 2026 — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability will present a 2026 landlord-tenant cash rent workshop in Geneva for landowners and operators from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 25, at the Geneva Public Library, 1043 G St.
The workshop will cover current Nebraska cash rental rates and land values, best practices for agricultural leases, and other land management considerations. The meeting will also include discussions on managing financial and legal risk, providing attendees with an opportunity to have their land questions answered.
Agricultural economists Anastasia Meyer and Jim Jansen will lead the presentation. Both are with the Center for Agricultural Profitability.
Refreshments will be offered, sponsored by Peoples Company.
The meeting is free to attend, but registration is required by Aug. 24 by calling Nebraska Extension in Fillmore County at 402-759-3712.
More information about cash rental rates, leasing, and farm and ranch transition can be found on the Center for Agricultural Profitability’s website, https://cap.unl.edu.
Center for Agricultural Profitability’s
