County paid 4-H Extension Assistant – Harlan and Furnas Counties. Hiring will recommence in August after county fair.
Seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a support person and team member to plan, develop, and deliver effective educational programming in 4-H and Youth Development with a focus on Family and Consumer Science programs.
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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.
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.
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.
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Terminating a verbal farmland lease
August 10, 2022
Some farm leases are not written but are verbal — or "handshake" — agreements.
‘Backyard Farmer’ Visits Vala’s Pumpkin Patch Aug. 22
August 10, 2022
“Backyard Farmer” – a perennial favorite on Nebraska Public Media celebrating its 70th season – is going on the road to record a special program Monday, Aug. 22, at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch, 12102 S. 180th St., near Gretna.
Nebraska Extension provides in-field training in August on corn and soybean production
August 10, 2022
Nebraska Extension is providing in-field training opportunities during the Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics. Training includes the Aug. 23 Midwest Soybean Production Clinic and the Aug. 24 Midwest Corn Production Clinic.
Explore new research and technology at panhandle tour on August 23
August 10, 2022
The University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center will partner with the Nebraska Dry Bean Growers Association on Aug. 23 to host the annual field tour, Panhandle Agricultural Research and Technology Tour (PARTT).