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2023 Madison County Fair Open Class Fairbook
New Schedule! Be sure to review these as dates and times have changed from previous years!
Welcome to the Madison County 4-H Program!
You are about to enroll in one of the greatest youth development programs in the nation! With over 140,000 youth involved in Nebraska, we are excited to welcome YOU! Thank you for taking an interest in our organization, which focuses on youth development through interactive, learn-by-doing educational activities. In 4-H, youth will learn life skills to become better citizens and leaders.
You are about to enroll in one of the greatest youth development programs in the nation! With over 140,000 youth involved in Nebraska, we are excited to welcome YOU! Thank you for taking an interest in our organization, which focuses on youth development through interactive, learn-by-doing educational activities. In 4-H, youth will learn life skills to become better citizens and leaders.
4-H Summer Fun 2023-Coming Soon!
Check out the 2023 Summer Fun offered by Nebraska Extension and the Madison County 4-H Program! Register by clicking the link next to your interested event! Many workshops are limited in space so register today!
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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.
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.
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.
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.