About Us

Health & Well-being Educator

Are you passionate about improving rural health and strengthening local communities?

Nebraska Extension is seeking a community-rooted educator based in Aurora to lead practical, hands-on health programming across the lifespan. 

For more information, contact Carrie Gottschalk at cgottschalk2@unl.edu or visit food.unl.edu 

To apply, please visit https://go.unl.edu/hwbaurora

Welcome! Nebraska Extension in Hamilton County provides you with reliable research-based information and educational programs from the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 

With offices serving 93 counties across the state, Nebraska Extension is able to provide locally focused educational programs and expertise in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, healthcare and technology. Our goal is simple: to help you put knowledge to work! 

Our county office can connect you with regional Nebraska Extension educators who can help answer questions about gardening, 4‑H programs, pesticide application and more. We offer a variety of classes, workshops, and training throughout the year for youth, families, farmers, ranchers and businesses within the community.

Nebraska Extension was built to provide practical education that focuses on issues which influence daily life that helps to keep Nebraska competitive in a global society. Extension specialists and Extension Educators are committed to a theme of excellence with educational programs customized to meet the needs of Nebraskans.

Office Hours:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday (Office will be closed on observed holidays)

Nebraska Extension - Hamilton County
718 A Street (fairgrounds)
Aurora, NE 68818
Phone:  (402) 694-6174
Email:  hamilton-county@unl.edu

Barb Bonifas
4-H Assistant
Email:  bbonifas4@unl.edu 

Extension Board
Katie Scott, President
Katie Kiner, Vice President
Dixie Ziegler, Secretary/Treasurer
Kevan Reeson
Ashley Holtorf
Andy Peard
Kara Clark
Annie De La Cruz
Kevin Cordonier

4‑H Council
Greg Myers, President
Taylor Comer, Vice President
Carissa Phillips, Secretary
Sara May, Treasurer
Kelsey Bergen
Megan Rieken 
Boaz Ochsner (Youth 4-H Member)
Gideon Ochsner (Youth 4-H Member)
Layne Kiner  (Youth 4‑H Member)
Ava Myers (Youth 4‑H Member)