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4-H Enrollment
4-H Enrollment is open and at no charge to you to enroll.
To learn more about Enrollment Steps to enroll for the 2025/2026 4-H year!
Project selection is optional. By successfully completing the 4-H member enrollment, youth will be eligible to participate and exhibit in any project area, contest, county and state fairs.
While project selection is optional, it is encouraged for youth to select projects they are interested in exploring.
Enrollment Website: https://v2.4honline.com/
Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Program
The Nebraska Master Gardener program extends the outreach of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) by providing volunteers with research-based horticulture education, which prepares them to share their knowledge with the citizens of the State.
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Reporting website: must know your username and password when signing in.
UNL Beef
Join the BeefWatch Newsletter
Emailed monthly, the BeefWatch e-mail newsletter highlights the latest news and information from University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Beef programs for beef producers.
Early Childhood
The Early Childhood team with Nebraska Extension supports adults who play a role in young children’s lives providing information and resources about early child development.
Caregivers play a significant role in setting the stage for young children's lifelong learning, discovery, and success. Our team is committed to working with you to support the development of young children in your care.
How can Furnas County Extension help you?
Identify plants and problems
Not sure what kind of tree is in your yard? Having problems with your turf, garden or houseplants? Bring in a sample of the plant and our expert can identify the plant and also diagnose problems or disease.
Identify insects in the home and outdoors
Bring a specimen into the office in a sealed plastic bag or container and our expert will identify what it is and best methods to control or eliminate it.
Test pressure cookers and food safety advice
Nebraska Extension in Furnas County offers free dial gauge pressure canner lid testing. Weighted gauges do not require testing. Residents may drop off your dial gauge pressure canner lid at 912 R Street, Beaver City, NE 68926 during office hours M–F, 8 a.m.-4:00 p.m. We will call you when the canner lid is ready to be picked up at your convenience. The process usually takes 1–3 days before being able to pick it up.
Advice on beef cattle nutrition & management
Our beef systems expert can connect you with valuable resources on topics such as winterizing your herd, rations, pasture rental and more.
Help youth find their spark in 4-H
Want to learn more about 4-H and how the program empowers youth? Reach out to us and we'll be happy to assist you.
Health & Wellbeing
The Health & Wellbeing team is dedicated to improving nutrition, enhancing healthy food access, promoting physical activity and ensuring food safety for all Nebraskans. Through lifelong education and strategic partnerships, we work to address social determinants of health and advance nutrition security. These efforts are vital for building strong, healthy communities, reducing healthcare costs and improving quality of life for everyone.
Center for Agricultural Profitability
The interdisciplinary Center for Agricultural Profitability is based in the Department of Agricultural Economics. It facilitates faculty research, conducts extension outreach related to agricultural profitability and farm and ranch management and trains undergraduate and graduate students — all to support informed decision-making in agriculture.
Pesticide Safety Education Program
In-person training sessions
- 2026 in-person training dates (Additional training dates will be added. If you don't see trainings in your area, check again later.)
Online training
Exam opportunities
Learn More About Private Applicator Certification
Be Fire Smart
protect your home with defensible landscaping
Wildfires are an increasing concern across Nebraska and beyond. Homeowners can reduce risk by creating a Fire Smart landscape that limits potential fuels. Establish three defensible zones around your home: the Ember Resistant Zone (0–5 feet) with non-combustible materials and low plants; the Lean, Clean, and Green Zone (5–30 feet) with well-spaced, irrigated plants; and the Reduce Fuel Zone (30–100 feet) with thinned vegetation. Select plants with low flammability, maintain proper spacing, and remove dead or dry material regularly. Thoughtful landscape design and consistent management can significantly reduce wildfire spread and protect homes from fire damage.
Weather Ready Landscaping
Horticulture, Landscape, & Environmental Systems
We are dedicated to enhancing Nebraskans’ well-being through education, community engagement and resource support. We strive to empower Nebraskan's to manage and improve healthy landscapes, water systems, food production, and overall health, while promoting the benefits of a healthier environment. Our goals are to:
- Support fruit & vegetable growers.
- Improve & manage landscapes.
- Promote environmental resiliency and stewardship
- Protect domestic water resources.
- Protect human, animal, and structural health.
- Foster a One Health ecosystem.
Disaster Education
On this site, you'll find information and resources to help you, your family, and community prepare for, and recover from, disasters. We are ready to help you find the answers you need.
Water & Integrated Cropping Systems
The Water and Integrated Cropping Systems (WICS) Hub builds collaborative relationships and fosters engagement to address economic, environmental, and social sustainability of Nebraska’s agricultural production and natural resource systems.
