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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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ServSafe Manager Training - Entrenamiento Para-Managers

  • November 9, 2026 (English)
  • December 7, 2026 (English)

8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Hall County Extension, 3180 W Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68801-7279

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Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep Courses

Drones are now widely used across many industries, including agriculture, construction, emergency management, natural resources, real estate, infrastructure inspection, and public safety. For most professional and commercial drone operations, pilots are required to hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Nebraska Extension鈥檚 Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep Course is designed to help participants earn this certification.

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4-H STEM Activity Backpacks

Check out a STEM Backpack for your family during the summer 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.

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BQA Trainings

Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance has released the 2026 schedule for Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and BQA Transportation certification events. 馃搮 A Spanish option will be offered at the North Platte training.

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Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance, 2026 Certification Events

Workplace Safety Starts With Training!

Join the 10-Hour OSHA Training in the Construction Industry, with Heartland Workers Center and Nebraska Extension. Learn to recognize workplace hazards, prevent accidents, report unsafe conditions, and understand your rights and responsibilities at work. Receive your OSHA card upon completing the training.

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Participa en el entrenamiento OSHA de 10 horas para la industria de la construcci贸n, con Heartland Workers Center (HWC) y Nebraska Extension. Aprende a reconocer peligros, prevenir accidentes, reportar situaciones peligrosas y conocer tus derechos y responsabilidades en el trabajo. Obt茅n tu tarjeta OSHA al completar la capacitaci贸n.

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