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County paid Office Assistant – Harlan County, closing date: December 23, 2022.

 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.  A Bachelor’s degree is preferred or an equivalent combination of training and life experience.  Livestock knowledge and flexibility in other programming areas and experience in program planning is helpful.  Position is accountable for 4-H programming in Harlan County with office located in Alma. 
Please submit the application, a cover letter, and resume by December 23, 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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Lancaster County 4-H members earn Nebraska 4-H Gives Back Award for addressing local food insecurity

Lancaster County 4-H members earn Nebraska 4-H Gives Back Award for addressing local food insecurity

December 1, 2022

Lincoln, Neb. —Nebraska 4-H recently recognized Kamryn Wanser, Kennedy Powell, and Brooklynn Nelsen with a Nebraska 4-H Gives Back Award.

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Nebraska Extension Launches New Strategic Direction

Nebraska Extension Launches New Strategic Direction

December 1, 2022
Nebraska Extension is rolling out its 2023-2027 strategic direction, captured in three ambitions designated as “The Big 3:”

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Webinar Explores Cooperatives in Food Systems

Webinar Explores Cooperatives in Food Systems

November 30, 2022
The Nebraska Cooperative Development Center is hosting a winter webinar series focused on cooperative businesses in the food system.

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Extension ag land management, leasing workshop scheduled statewide

Extension ag land management, leasing workshop scheduled statewide

November 21, 2022
Nebraska Extension and the Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will host a series of in-person land management workshops covering current cash rental rates and leasing considerations for 2023. They will be held at locations across the state during the winter months.

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