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Filmore County Ag Safety Day 2026
Thursday May 21st 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds
A fun filled day for children in 1st-6th grades (2025-26 school year)
Learning demonstrations and activities include topics such as: "Think Your Drink", Tractor Safety, Electrical safety, bike safety, hearing safety, firearm safety, pipeline safety, food safety, and home alone and okay.
Registration $5 by April 27th with a completed form per child
- Included: Lunch, Snacks, t-shirt & take-home bag
- $10 after the 27th (can't guarantee a t-shirt)
- Checks Payable to UNL Fillmore County
Please mail or drop off your forms and payment to the Fillmore County Extension Office 1340 G Street Geneva NE 68361
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
Spring 2026 Food System Speaker Series hosted by Nebraska Extension’s Regional Food System Initiative (NERFSI)
Please join us for the Spring 2026 Food System Speaker Series hosted by Nebraska Extension’s Regional Food System Initiative (NERFSI) starting tomorrow, January 21st 2-3pm Central Time. Zoom link is pasted below and on the attached flyer.
Each semester, NERFSI hosts a monthly speaker series highlighting research and projects impacting Nebraska’s food system. You can watch previous presentations here.
Here is the list of speakers and topics for this semester:
January 21st: Ben Jewell, Nebraska Extension. Is the Price Right? Understanding Farmers Market Pricing in Nebraska
February 18th: Anna Oetting, Lincoln Mayor’s Office, Lincoln’s Local Food Plan
March 18th: Ben Dutton, Nebraska Extension. School Buyer Local Food Purchasing Survey Results
April 15th: Dana Freeman and Kelsey Ryan-Simkins, Nebraska Extension. Assessing Omaha’s Food System.
May 15th: Heritage Omaha. Omaha’s Year-Round Public Market.
Join Zoom Meeting https://unl.zoom.us/j/92673575909 Meeting ID: 926 7357 5909
