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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!
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’s 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.
STEM Activity Backpacks
BQA Trainings
Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance has released the 2026 schedule for Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and BQA Transportation certification events. 📅 A Spanish option will be offered at the North Platte training.
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Become an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer!
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are people who love plants, gardening, landscaping, and teaching others. To earn the title of Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, individuals enroll in the program and receive 40 hours of education from University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty, then volunteer 40 hours of gardening and horticulture related work. There are fees for the program which cover the educational resources and expenses.
No qualifications or prior knowledge about horticulture is needed for the class. The only requirement is a desire to learn and share a love of gardening and a commitment to teach others about horticulture.
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ESCUELA DE NEGOCIOS PARA EMPRENDEDORES
¿Tiene un negocio o desea comenzar uno?
¡Este programa es para usted! Aprenda paso a paso cómo iniciar, organizar y hacer crecer su negocio, desde los conceptos básicos hasta el uso de tecnología avanzada.
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