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Diversifying your operation with small ruminants

SDSU Extension, Kansas State University and the University of Nebraska will host a series of Diversifying with Small Ruminants workshops June 7 in Salina, KS, June 8 in O'Neil, NE and June 9 in Chamberlain, SD. The program will go from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and lunch will be provided.

All are encouraged to attend whether they already own sheep or are considering including them on their operation. The program is primarily sheep centered, but anyone with an interest in goats is also more than welcome. Topics will include multi-species grazing, general sheep production conversations, and marketing your products. Additionally, local experienced producers from each state will be answering questions in a roundtable discussion.

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FIRE AND FOOD SAFETY

As Nebraskans are returning to their homes following the recent wild fires.  Nebraska Extension has available resources to help answer and assist the decisions that need to be made following these tragedies.    

Those affected by recent wildfires are likely unsure where to begin.  It is vital that you follow safety guidelines that are being facilitated by area emergency management agencies. 

When a home or buildings partially remain following a fire, note there is likely damage to the structure. People should try and save what they can but saving food that has been in a fire is not a good idea.

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Companion Animal Resources

Nebraska State 4-H Companion Animal Webpage

Dog Vaccination Certificate (required for Lincoln, Logan, and McPherson County dog exhibitors)

4-H Dog Rules 421 (Updated March 2022)

Cat and Ferret Vaccination Certificate (required for Lincoln, Logan, and McPherson County Cat or Ferret Exhibitors)

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Freezing Foods LIVE ZOOM

Join us on May 3 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm and learn how to correctly freeze your garden produce or those tasty fruits and vegetables that you purchase throughout the summer season.  Register at:  https://go.unl.edufreezingclass

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Triggering Pasture and Forage Management Decisions Before a Drought

Triggering Pasture and Forage Management Decisions Before a Drought Youtube Link Randy Saner, Ryan Benjamin, T.L. Meyer
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County Clover Kid Resources

LLM Clover Kid Curriculum Guide

Let's Get Outdoors Scavenger Hunt

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Unveiling of Historic Knorr-Holden Plot Signboard

Unveiling of Historic Knorr-Holden Plot Signboard

September 25, 2023
Started in 1912, the Knorr-Holden Plot near Scottsbluff is perhaps the world’s oldest irrigated continuous corn research plot. It was recently commemorated with a sign to mark its significance to both Nebraska history and agricultural research history in Nebraska.

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Nebraska Equine Extension to host a second “Race Nebraska” Seminar

Nebraska Equine Extension to host a second “Race Nebraska” Seminar

September 22, 2023
The passing of the Racetrack Gaming Act through a Nebraska 2020 ballot referendum has caused an expansion in horse racing. A series of educational seminars by Nebraska Extension’s equine program have been developed to help those interested in becoming more involved in the industry.

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Poll: Rural Nebraskans are increasingly pessimistic about present, future

Poll: Rural Nebraskans are increasingly pessimistic about present, future

September 18, 2023

Twenty-seven percent of respondents to the 2023 Nebraska Rural Poll indicated they are worse off than they were five years ago, up from 21% last year and 11% in 2021.

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Jansen discusses farmland valuations with RFD-TV

September 18, 2023

In Nebraska, ag land values are up about 14 percent over last year, mirroring a nationwide rise in ag real estate prices. Click through to watch Jim Jansen, an agricultural systems economist with Nebraska Extension, talk with RFD-TV about the impact of valuations.

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