Nebraska Extension in Hall County

Makerspaces Transform Rural Communities

A variety of creative and learning projects are within reach of rural Nebraskans at the traveling Library Innovation Studio, also known as makerspace, at the Bridgeport Public Library this summer.

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Juntos 4-H Pilots in Nebraska

A new program offered by Nebraska Extension aims to help the state’s Latino students reach high school graduation and attend college.

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Communities Wanted for CEC2019 and 2020

The Nebraska Extension’s Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference team is seeking engaged communities to serve as hosts for the 2019 and 2020 conferences to be held in the spring of each year. Conference planners are anticipating hosting the CEC conference in Nebraska’s Southeast region in 2019 and Northeast region in 2020.

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What Makes Farms Financially Resilient?

Learn some of the management strategies will consistently produce profits for farmers.

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Boldly Looking Forward

Focusing on six areas of strength, the latest issue of Growing magazine highlights IANR's bold vision for the future of Nebraska.

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Local Interest

Join Hall County 4-H!

We are excited to have you join the 4-H family in Hall County! For more information on what 4-H has to offer, check out our welcome packet (pdf).

Join the Hall County Extension Team!

Secretary/Accountant Position

Individual is needed for reception and secretarial duties, and maintaining accounting records at the Hall County Extension Office. Applicant must have strong computer and organizational skills, financial and bookkeeping skills, and ability to work successfully with the public. An application and position description is available below or at the Extension Office at College Park, 3180 West Highway 34, Grand Island. Applications will be accepted beginning on July 16. Return cover letter, resume and application by July 27, 2018. Hall County is an equal opportunity employer.

4-H Summer Camps

Looking for a fun adventure this summer? Consider attending 4-H Camp! Camp is a great place to meet new friends, try something for the first time, and build memories to last a lifetime!

Check out the Nebraska 4-H Summer Camps website: https://4h.unl.edu/camps-centers/summer-camp. You may also stop by the Extension office to pick up your 4-H Camp brochure.

Camps are offered at three locations in Nebraska and for youth ages 5-18. There is something for everyone!

Coffee Table - Networking Connections

Education & Opportunites for Owners of Businesses & Entrepreneurs

For more information, contact Sandra Barrera, Extension Educator at (308) 385-5088.

Local Events

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Nebraska Extension soil health training July 18

Jun 21 – Nebraska Extension will host a clinic on July 18 for the public to learn more about the components of soil health. Read more

Nebraska Extension to host Weed Management and Cover Crops Field Day

Jun 11 – Growers, crop consultants and educators are encouraged to attend Nebraska Extension's Weed Management and Cover Crops Field Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 27 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's South Central Agricultural Laboratory near Clay Center. Read more