Marathon Kids in Hamilton County
This summer, Nebraska Extension partnered with the Hamilton County Youth Center to offer a Marathon Kids program. Marathon Kids is a national running program designed to motivate youth and introduce them to the joys of physical activity. A group of twelve youth, ranging from 3rd to 6th grade, participated in weekly sessions throughout June and July. During the program, participants set personal goals while learning about healthy eating and the importance of staying active. Collectively, the group logged an impressive 95 miles!
For more information about the Marathon Kids program, please contact Mariah Newmyer, Food, Nutrition, and Health Educator, at mariah.newmyer@unl.edu.
YQCA
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR 2025 YQCA!
Hamilton County YQCA classes will be hosted on:
- January 6th, 2025 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
- June 9th, 2025 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
To register for either class, scan the QR code or visit https://go.unl.edu/yqca
For questions, please call our office! 402-694-6174
YQCA Sign Up
Ag Day in Aurora
Ag Day in Aurora will be held on Tuesday, February 11, at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.
Private Pesticide Training in Aurora
Private Pesticide Training in Aurora will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 1 pm, at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.
Pre-Registration is not required but is appreciated and can be made by contacting your County Extension Office at 308-946-3843 The cost for the training will be $60.
Bring the following three items:
• $60 Cash and Checks accepted. Please make checks out to University of Nebraska.
• Your Nebraska Department of Agriculture Letter with you to the training. This letter will
have a barcode that is needed for recertification.
• Driver’s license or photo ID
If you are not able to attend an in-person training, there are additional certification options.
1) Nebraska Extension Crop Protection Clinics (CPC) held from 8:45AM—3:30PM. Dates and registration information found at: http://agronomy.unl.edu/cpc. (Cost: $95)
2) Online self-study course (available after January 1st, 2025)
This course may be completed online at https://pested.unl.edu/certification-and-training under ‘Private Applicator’. (Cost: $60)
3) Paper self-study option
The paper self-study option can be obtained by contacting the Pesticide Office: 402-472-1632 or emailing pested@unl.edu. (Cost: $75)
4) Testing
Contact the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) to take a test (402-471-2351).
If you have questions or need special accommodations, please call Steve Melvin at 308-946-3843.
UNL Pesticide Safety Education Program
- Private Applicator Training and Certification Information
- 2025 Private Pesticide Training Dates (Starting January 1, 2025)
- Chemigation Training & Certification Information
- Commercial and Noncommercial Applicator Training & Certification
- Other Pesticide-Related Training
