Nebraska Extension in Knox County

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Important Dates

  1. Private Pesticide Applicator Trainings in Knox County

    March 27, 2025 - 1:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. - Walter Larsen Center in Creighton

    Click here for more details.

  2. Chemigation Training Dates

    March 18, 2025 - 1:30 p.m. O'Neill
    March 20, 2025 - Norfolk
    April 11, 2025 - 9:30 a.m. O'Neill
    (due to weather training dates may change)
    Online Trainings are available

    More Details Found Here

  3. Knox County Communication Event

    4-H Public Speaking & Presentation Contests
    Monday, April 21, 2025
    2025 PSA Theme: “Ready through 4-H…and beyond!”
    Knox County Communication Flier

    Detailed Information

  4. 4-H/FFA Swine Weigh-In

    Must be weighed on Saturday, April 26 at the exhibitor’s home. 
    Another leader/parent must witness the weighing and sign the paper. 
    The swine weights must be sent or faxed (402-288-5612) to the Extension Office by Tuesday, April 29. 

Tree Care Workshops

Questions - gherbst2@unl.edu or 402-444-7875 or register at the link below.

2025 Tree Care Workshops
Tree Care Workshops

Nebraska Extension in Knox County

308 Bridge Street
P.O. Box 45
Center, Nebraska
Call 402-288-5611
Fax 402-288-5612
knox-county@unl.edu

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Knox County Office Building

4-H Online Enrollment is Open!  Knox County Enrollment Deadline - 4-H Enrollment for ALL members, including Clover Kids, is due by June 15.  Youth can enroll anytime during the year, but all youth, including Clover Kids, must be enrolled with the Nebraska Extension 4-H Office in Knox County by June 15 and membership dues paid to the extension office to exhibit at the Knox County Fair or before competing any competitive 4-H events that year. Competitive events include all Pre-Fair Contests and Shooting Sports Contests.  

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4-H Newsletters from Knox County

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Knox County 4-H Newsletters

Knox County 4-H Newsletters

Local Extension Educators Recognized

Nebraska Extension recently held its annual Fall Conference, where two local Extension Educators were recognized for their exceptional efforts and achievements. Megan Hanefeldt, Cedar/Knox 4-H Youth Development Educator, was honored as the Nebraska Extension Mentor of the Year. Jackie Steffen, Nebraska Extension Early Childhood Educator, received the Nebraska Extension Excellence in Extension Team Award for her collaboration with Nebraska Children and Families' Communities for Kids (C4K) initiative.

Knox County Megan Hanefeldt and Jackie Steffen

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