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County paid Full-time 4-H Extension Assistant – Harlan County, closing date: October 7, 2022.

 Seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a team member to plan, develop, and deliver effective educational programming in 4-H and Youth Development.  A Bachelor’s degree is required.  Livestock knowledge is helpful and flexibility in other programming areas a plus.  This is a full-time position, accountable for 4-H programming in Harlan County with office located in Alma.  Please submit the application, a cover letter, and resume by October 7, 2022 by:

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USDA Reports on Rising Land Values and County-Level Cash Rent Estimates for Nebraska in 2021

Recent findings from the USDA-National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Nebraska’s farm real estate value, which incorporates the average value of all agricultural land and buildings in 2021, increased by 11% to an average of $3,100 per acre.

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Harlan County 4-H Achievement Award Applications


Achievement Award Application How To Video
County Award Application Form
Achievement Applications
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Nebraska Farm Custom Rates Report

A survey of agricultural custom operators is conducted in Nebraska every two years. A total of 217 survey responses were received in 2020 with information reflecting the current rates charged by custom operators for machine hire services and other work they provide for neighboring farms and ranches or as part of a business enterprise that covers a broader area. Survey participants identified by Nebraska Extension personnel, or in some cases, self-identified custom operators, received a paper survey or a link to the custom rates survey online.

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Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities are for Harlan County 4-H youth who are active participants in the Harlan County 4-H Program. Please give attention to age requirements, as there are some restrictions. If you are planning on asking 4-H Staff for a Letter of Recommendation, please allow 2 weeks or more notice to allow adequate time to complete before the deadline.

https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/harlan/scholarships/

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Winter Wheat Variety Test Results

UNL CropWatch / Wheat

The latest Extension information on wheat production and management practices from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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Master Gardener tips for the Panhandle – Week of October 2 , 2022

Master Gardener tips for the Panhandle – Week of October 2 , 2022

September 30, 2022
Here is the weekly crop of Master Gardener tips from Nebraska Extension in the Panhandle, relevant to local lawn and garden issues in the High Plains and consistent with research-based recommendations.

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Chancellor heralds affordability, N2025 progress, return of historic columns

Chancellor heralds affordability, N2025 progress, return of historic columns

September 29, 2022
Building upon a celebration of employees and their role in powering the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s successes, Chancellor Ronnie Green set an enrollment goal and announced the future home of a set of historic columns during his Sept. 28 State of Our University Address.

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Returning to the Farm workshop for families in transition is December 9, 10 in York

Returning to the Farm workshop for families in transition is December 9, 10 in York

September 23, 2022
The Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present Returning to the Farm, a workshop series for families who are in the transition process of bringing members back to the farm or ranch. It will begin with a two-day workshop in York for multi-generational families on Dec. 9 and 10 at the Holthus Convention Center, 3130 Holen Ave.

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Brent Plugge honored with Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents

Brent Plugge honored with Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents

September 22, 2022
Brent Plugge received the Distinguished Service Award (DSA) from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents during the 2022 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference.

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