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4-H Youth Development
4-H Enrollment
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 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
March 19 | 1:30 PM CST
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Spencer
April 2 | 10:00 AM CST
Community Building, Ainsworth
April 8 | 10:00 AM CST
Mid Plains Community College, Valentine
April 9 | 1:30 PM CST
Holt County Annex, O’Neill
Find more info on Pesticide, Nitrogen, Chemigation, Commercial and Non-Commercial trainings here:
More Info
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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