Nebraska Extension in Knox County

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Important Dates

  1. Crop Protection Clinic

    January 14, 2025 — Northeast Community College, Norfolk
    Visit the Crop Production Clinics 2025 website for the most up-to-date information.
    Pre-registration is required and costs $95.
    Certified Crop Advisor credits will be available in crop production, nutrient management, integrated pest management, soil and water management.
    Register Here

  2. Private Pesticide Applicator Trainings in Knox County

    January 31, 2025 - 1:00 p.m. - Community Center in Bloomfield

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

    Click here for more details.

  3. Chemigation Training Dates

    January 30, 2025 - 1:30 p.m. Norfolk
    February 20, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. Norfolk
    February 28, 2025 - 9:30 a.m. O'Neill
    March 6, 2025 - 9:30 a.m. Neligh
    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

  4. 4-H Club Treasurer Reports Due

    January 31, 2025

  5. 4-H/FFA Large Beef Weigh-In

    Friday, February 21, 2025
    3-5 p.m. - Vet Clinic in Bloomfield

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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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Private Pesticide Applicator Training Dates in Knox County

January 31, 2025
1:00 p.m. 
Community Center in Bloomfield

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

Other Locations Available  

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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