4-H Youth Development
YQCA Training
Only one in-person class left!
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8 to 21 with a focus on three core pillars:
- Food Safety
- Animal Well-Being
- Character Development
Remaining In-person Dates:
June 3, 9:00am - Holt Co Annex, O’Neill
*Plan on training lasting 1½ hours*
Face-to-face training is $3.00 and on-line training is $12.00
Each participant MUST complete a pre-test and a post-test in order to be marked as completing the training.
***YQCA must be completed and certificates due***
July 10 in the Boyd County Extension Office
July 21 in the Holt County Extension Office
Farm and Ranch
Cedar Workshop
Understanding the Spread of Cedar Trees and Control Options
Take Back Your Grasslands!
Restore grazing land and fight cedar tree invasion
— real-life examples, control tips, cost share, and expert advice!
Program Topics:
- How cedars spread and the impact on landscapes
- Effective cedar control methods
- Planning, equipment, and safety for prescribed burns
- Real-world examples through partner projects and cost share
- Connect with local resources and support for long-term management
Registration:
Call the Holt County Extension Office at 402-336-2760 or email Bethany at bjohnston3@unl.edu.
Walk-ins are welcome.
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Farm & Ranch Youth
Tractor & Equipment Safety Training
Tractor Safety Training - Multiple Locations
Federal law prohibits youth under 16 years of age from using certain equipment on a farm unless their parents or legal guardians own the farm. However, certification received through National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program (NSTMOP) grants an exemption to the law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to drive a tractor and to do field work with certain mechanized equipment.
In Nebraska, Nebraska Extension and CS-CASH collaborate to offer NSTMOP certification. Certification is earned by completing a two-day certification course, which includes a written test and a driving exam. Successful completion grants NSTMOP certification, allowing youth to operate tractors and certain mechanized equipment on farms and ranches, and obtain a husbandry permit. - UNMC
O'Neill | June 11 & 12 | Akers Equipment
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Early Childhood
Materials for You
Early Childhood Resources
The Fit and Healthy Kids team is committed to providing childcare professionals, teachers and families with resources that can benefit their business, their children and their families. It is our goal to bring you materials that can support you and your families.
Find interactive activities focusing around health, reading, and S.T.E.M. in our "Materials for you" section of Fit and Healthy Kids.
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