Local Interest
Check out Hall County 4-H!
Did you know:
- 4-H is the largest out-of-school youth organization with over 6 million youth members!
- In Nebraska, 4-H reaches 1-in-3 age-eligible youth and engages youth and families in all 93 counties.
- 4-H has been around for over 100 years!
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Backyard Poultry Seminars
A Backyard Poultry seminar is scheduled for May 2 in Kearney and May 3 in North Platte, both from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Kearney event will take place at the Buffalo County Extension Office, 1400 E 34th Street, while the North Platte seminar will be held at the West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center, 402 West State Farm Road. The May 3 presentation will also be available online as a webinar.
- Kearney Seminar (May 2): Register by April 28 by calling the Extension Office at 308-236-1235. The $25 fee includes a meal for attendees.
- North Platte Seminar (May 3): Register by April 28 by calling the Lincoln Logan McPherson Extension Office at 308-532-2683. The $25 fee includes a meal for attendees.
- Online Webinar (May 3): Register by calling the Lincoln Logan McPherson Extension Office at 308-532-2683. The $25 fee includes access to the webinar.
Gro Big Red Virtual Learning Series is Back!
This webinar series, sponsored by Nebraska Extension and delivered via Zoom, is a great opportunity to join experts from Nebraska Extension to learn and ask questions! All programs are on the second Wednesday of the month from 12 noon -1 pm CT, starting in February.
If you cannot participate in the live programs, they will be recorded and made available on this webpage for later viewing, too.
Gro Big Red Virtual Learning Topics and Registration
4-H STEM Activity Backpacks
Check out a STEM Backpack for your family for the Holiday Break! Each of the backpacks contains theme-based books, activity sheets & materials, and a step-by-step lesson plan for adults. Most of the lessons are also available in Spanish.
Click the button below for more information & to find out how to check out one of these 4-H STEM Activity Backpacks from the Hall County Extension Office.
Remote Pilot Exam Prep Courses
Nebraska Extension is offering the Part 107 Remote Exam Prep Course across Nebraska for a second year. This course will be offered at various locations across the state from January through April 2025.
This course is a valuable educational opportunity for anyone interested in flying drones for commercial or public application, including emergency management, law enforcement, real estate and land management, photography and agriculture.
More Information About Drone Prep Courses
Midwest FEEDS Practicum
Join us for the Midwest FEEDS (Forage, Education, and Efficiency in Diversified Systems) Practicum, a new hands-on, multi-session educational program designed to support midwestern operations that integrate crops and livestock. This program follows the annual production cycle, similar to the Nebraska Ranch Practicum, but is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of the Corn Belt.
Learn More About the Midwest FEEDS Practicum
Tractor & Equipment Safety Training
Tractor and farm equipment safety courses are now open for registration! Teens, ages 14-15 who work on farms, or others who are interested in learning about tractor and farm equipment safety practices, can register for a safety training course offered at eight locations across Nebraska from May 21 through June 18.
Learn More About Tractor Safety Training
Nebraska Cottage Food Producer Live Virtual Class
Nebraska Extension is offering a live Zoom training on June 4, 2025 from 6-7:30 pm CT for individuals who would like to become a registered cottage food producer. This course meets the training requirements in LB 262, part of the Nebraska Pure Food Act of 2024. Questions? Contact Cindy Brison at cbrison1@unl.edu. Register at https://cvent.me/2Zxw21 #UNLFoodSafety
