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Whether you find yourself consistently running short on time to make meals or if you are a meal-making champ, meal prepping in advance can help make your life a lot easier.
Check out this short video and see how Ashton goes about planing for your week of meals. More food resources like this video can be found at: https://thedishrealtalk.com
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS
Youth interested in applying for state-level scholarships must make that designation on their application, as well as complete the additional section titled “Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarships.” Additional materials are required for youth applying for scholarships. These materials must be submitted digitally along with the completed Achievement Application. For more information about Nebraska 4-H Foundation scholarships, please visit: http://ne4hfoundation.org/recognition.
Note for scholarship applicants only:
• Only the application review committee will have access to transcripts and test scores.
Extension Assistant – 4-H in Lincoln Logan and McPherson Counties
To Apply: Fill out this application and submit it along with your resume to the Extension Office at 348 W. State Farm Rd. in North Platte. Application deadline is September 15th, 2022.
Job Summary
Transform lives by delivering, teaching, and managing effective educational programing in Focus Area by providing positive youth development to include current and emerging youth issues in Lincoln, Logan, and McPherson Counties. Must be able to engage youth through diverse learning strategies at appropriate places and times. Ability to travel within Lincoln, Logan, and McPherson Counties.
Duties
As a reminder, the 4-H entry deadline for the 2022 Nebraska State Fair is Wednesday, August 10th at 8 PM CST. Attached is a step by step instructions sheet for exhibitors.
Here are eleven tips to help you maximize your trip to the grocery store. See how these eleven steps can maximize your health, wallet, and time.
1. Read nutrition labels. Be aware of sneaky ingredients that go by different names. When there’s more than one food choice, compare nutrition labels. Choose the item with the lowest amounts of sodium, saturated fat, trans fat, and added sugars.
Pro tip: Ingredients are always listed in order of quantity.
Other names you might see for:
- Trans fats: hydrogenated oil
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