Nebraska Extension in Nemaha County

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Nemaha County Extension

 

Office Hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 - 5:00 PM
The office will be closed on federal holidays. 

Our office is located in the basement of the Nemaha County Courthouse. 

Upcoming Event

2026 GROBigRed

This webinar series, sponsored by Nebraska Extension and delivered via Zoom, is a great opportunity to join experts from Nebraska Extension to learn and ask questions! All  programs are on the second Wednesday of the month from Noon-1 pm CT. 

3/11: The Road to Ripe: Growing Great Tomatoes • Dana Freeman

4/8: Vegetable Garden Insect Pests • Dr. Jody Green

5/13: Lawn & Landscape Weeds • Scott Evans

6/10: Beyond Pollinators: Predatory and Beneficial Bugs • Ian Peterson

7/8: Recognizing Tree Hazards and Non-Hazards • John Fech

8/12: Composting for Small-Scale Growers • Katja Koehler-Cole

9/9: Fall Garden Preparation • Nicole Stoner

10/14: Spring Flowering Bulbs • Scott Evans & Mary Jane Frogge
 

Register for 2026 GROBigRed
2026 GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series

Let's Chat Cancer

APRIL 14, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | LIED LODGE 2700 SYLVAN ROAD, NEBRASKA CITY, NE 68410

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Insightful discussion on current lung cancer research, along with conversations with a lung cancer survivor. 
  • Opportunities to share your experiences and perspectives with researchers.
  • Heavy hors d'oeuvres provided.
  • Optional multi-cancer screening questionnaire available before or after the program from 5:00-7:30 PM.

» If eligible based on the questionnaire, participants can be matched with a Screening Navigator to assist in scheduling cancer screenings locally or at UNMC.

Register for the event or request any accommodations by contacting Karly Black at: Karly.black@unl.edu or 402-214-6583.

 

Let's Chat Cancer Flyer for Cancer event on April 14th, 2026 at Lied Lodge in Nebraska City

Local Interest

Interested in 4-H?

4-H is a youth development program empowering youth with skills to lead for a lifetime. 4-H is not just for farm kids showing farm animals at the county fair.  4-H is for everyone.  All year there are contests, workshops, club meetings and more.  See what 4-H has to offer through a learn by doing approach. 

Information on 4-H
Judging Contest

Enrollment in 4-H is open

Enrollment in 4-H is open.  Youth ages 5-18 by December 31st are eligible to participate.  Youth must be enrolled by June 15th or before participating in a contest or shooting sports practice.  

4-H Workshop

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Resources

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