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4-H Youth Development
4-H Member Month
February is 4-H Member Month in Nebraska! The focus of 4-H Member Month is to encourage enrollment in 4-H Clubs or as an Independent 4-H Member.
Through the month, Nebraska 4-H will be celebrating youth who participate in 4-H through membership in clubs and as independent members.
Holt/Boyd 4-H Youth can get started by enrolling on 4-H Online.
For details on 4-H and how to get enrolled contact your local Extension Office:
-Boyd County 402-775-2491 | boyd-county@unl.edu
-Holt County 402-336-2760 | holt-county@unl.edu
Crops & Water
Private Pesticide Training
Trainings from now through April
Private Pesticide Applicator Training for licenses expiring in April of 2026: Training is in full swing!
⚠️Registration varies by location
📅 See full training schedule and details for each location here: go.unl.edu/pested_dates
Feb 6 | 2:00 PM CST
Thomas Co. Courthouse, Thedford
Feb 10 | 9:00 AM CST
Valley Co. Fairgrounds - Exhibit Hall, Ord
Feb 13 | 9:30 AM CST
Boyd County Courthouse, Butte
Feb 19 | 1:00 PM CST
Pierce County Courthouse Extension Meeting Room, Pierce
Feb 19 | 6:00 PM CST
Pierce County Courthouse Extension Meeting Room, Pierce
Feb 20 | 9:30 AM CST
Holt County Annex, O’Neill
Feb 25 | 1:30 PM CST
New Community Building, Bassett
For Butte, O'Neill and Bassett trainings: please call 402-336-2760
You can find more information on online training and other PestEd trainings here: pested.unl.edu
Find more info on trainings for Pesticide, Nitrogen, Chemigation, Commercial and Non-Commercial, click below.
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Early Childhood
2026 Fit & Healthy Kids
On-Demand Webinars
Fit & Healthy Kids 24/7 On-Demand Webinars
Early Childhood Educators provide you affordable, research-based, educational programs and resources. Information in each program is based on research from faculty right here in Nebraska.
Our goal is to empower all adults who care for young children by providing high-quality professional development that sets the stage for lifelong learning, discovery, and success.
What should I expect during the webinar?
- View a short 45 minute video on the topic
- Answer three questions that are true and false or multiple choice
- Read a short article that relates to the topic
- Write a 250-300 word paragraph
- Complete a short evaluation
- Receive a certificate
You will have up to 30 days from the date you registered to complete the webinar. You can come and go to the webinar as your schedule allows.
Approved for Childcare Providers continuing education hours in Nebraska, and South Dakota.
See full class list and details on classes below.
Learn More and Register
UNL Beef
BeefWatch Newsletter
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