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!
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
Part 107 Drone Test Prep Course
Nebraska Extension will be offering one-day (eight hour) courses across the state to prepare individuals to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aeronautical Knowledge Exam required to receive a Part 107 remote pilot certification or license to fly drones for commercial applications.
Trainings in Grand Island at the Hall County Extension Office, 3180 W Hwy 34:
- June 27 (Friday) - Pre-register by June 23
- August 8 (Friday) - Pre-register by August 4
List of Training Dates/Locations and Registration Links
2025 Small Business Conference
The fourth annual Nebraska Small Business Conference is coming to Grand Island, Lincoln, and Omaha in August. Focused on entrepreneurship education, the conference will be held in English and Spanish and caters to new entrepreneurs through seasoned business owners. Centered on this year’s theme, "Adaptation. Innovation. Evolution." keynote speakers, industry experts and successful entrepreneurs, will share personal experiences, innovative strategies, and creative tools to help strengthen Nebraska businesses. Attendees will also be able to network with other entrepreneurs.
More Information/Registration - 2025 Small Business Conference
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
Raising Healthy Backyard Chickens
Maintaining the right brooder temperature is essential for giving chicks a strong, healthy start. Nebraska Extension Poultry Specialist, Dr. Don Reynolds, offers expert advice on getting started with chicks and keeping backyard flocks healthy.
Learn More About Raising Healthy Backyard Chickens
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.
