Nebraska Extension in Harlan County

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Nebraska Extension is pleased to recruit candidates for ten Coordinator positions to lead multi-county Engagement Zones across Nebraska. We are seeking candidates who will foster employee success in Extension programming, build strong stakeholder engagement and connect local people to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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Flood Resources

The following link provides current resources related to flooding.

Flood Resources
UNL at Forefront of Innovation in Irrigation, Conservation

Deploying the latest technology and strategies, the University has helped Nebraska farmers save more than 326 billion gallons of water and more than $50 million in fuel costs since 2005.

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Protecting Crops in a Warmer World

Higher temperatures caused by climate change aren’t just increasing the number of daytime scorchers. Nights are getting warmer as well, stressing plants and decreasing yields of vital crops worldwide.

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Grow Your Local Community

Join other like-minded communities as we learn programs and resources, share best practices and ideas, empower ourselves and others to assist entrepreneurs and grow our local communities at the annual Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference.

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Local Interest

NCTA Livestock Judging and 4-H Youth Animal Science Field Day in Curtis, Nebraska

Join the NCTA Livestock Judging Team and 4-H Youth Animal Science Field Day for two days of education and fun, in Curtis, Nebraska.

May 22 & 23, 2019

Join us for the NCTA Livestock Judging Camp, May 22nd and Youth Animal Science Field Day, May 23rd. These events are open to all youth ages 8-18 years old.

Land Values/Cash Rent (3/2019)

Nebraska Farm Real Estate Values Continue Gradual Declines in 2019

Staying Connected During Tough Times

Resources for Nebraska Farmers, Ranchers, and Their Families
We hope you reach out if you are feeling stressed.

Tractor Safety Courses Offered

Tractor Safety Training Required by Law for Teen Farm/Ranch Workers

The most common cause of agricultural-related death in Nebraska is overturned tractors and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Employing anyone uncertified under age 16 is a liability risk for farmers if those children operate such equipment.

Fort Robinson 4-H Horse Camp

Fort Robinson State Park Crawford, NE

Private Pesticide Training

2019 training covers pesticide label changes, avoiding off-target movement

Lincoln, Neb. — About 6,500 private applicators of restricted-use pesticides will have their state licenses expire in 2019. For them, or for anyone seeking first-time private applicator certification, Nebraska Extension training is available in one of about 200 sessions from January through April.

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