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Nebraska Extension succession planning series for women in agriculture kicks off in January

A multi-state extension workshop series for women in agriculture will offer strategies to evaluate and improve farm estate and transition plans.

“Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women: A Succession Planning Series,” will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Central time on Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11 at sites across Kansas, Nebraska and Indiana. The series is being produced through a collaborative effort by extension programs at Kansas State University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Purdue University.

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Winter Fest 2024

Are you ready for winter? Join us for the Haskell Ag Lab's Winter Fest on Saturday, December 7 from 9 AM to noon. Winter Fest is a winter workshop for adults and youth that will be both fun and educational. The UNL Haskell Ag Lab is located at 57905 866 Road, Concord, NE.

Winter Fest will highlight winter preparedness, winter weather on landscapes, a wreath workshop, numerous youth activities involving winter weather, ornaments, games and more.

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Fall Fest 2024 Wrap-Up

The Haskell Ag Lab hosted our annual Fall Fest on Sept. 28. The event was open to the public and featured several activities for all ages. The day consisted of apple picking, a scavenger hunt, rock painting, NRCS Urban Ag, food preservation, raised garden beds, and more. Learn more about the activities below and access their resources:

ian peterson, Horticulture, Landscape and Environmental Systems Extension Educator, made fall seed bombs that used local soil and store-bought “mushroom compost.” The clay in the local soil will help bind the seed bombs, and the mushroom compost will provide organic matter for the new plants. Find the handout here. 

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Haskell Ag Lab Fall Fest 2024

Join us for the Haskell Ag Lab Fall Fest on September 28 from 9 am to noon, rain or shine!

This event is open to the public and features several activities for all ages! 

Some activities include:

Make fall seed balls Learn about our raised garden beds Learn about some food preservation Go to our arboretum and pick some apples and pears Information on urban ag with NRCS T.H.O.R. with rocketry Scavenger hunt (pending weather) And more!

Haskell Ag Lab, 57905 866 Rd, Concord, NE 68728

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2024 Forage Field Day Online Recap

Forage Field Day is a premier regional event designed to bring together the latest research, insights, and practical advice for forage producers. This year’s online event featured a series of presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions covering a broad range of forage-related topics.
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UNL Heifer Development Center First Year Wrap-up

With the U.S. cowherd at historic lows, UNL is focusing on how to grow the cowherd while advancing the quality of female genetics that are the foundation of the U.S. beef industry. Join Connor Biehler at the Haskell Ag Lab in Concord, NE as they wrap- up the first year of the UNL Heifer Development Center.
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Nebraska Extension Hosts Fall Conference “Road Shows” Across the State

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Lincoln, Neb. — Nebraska Extension is kicking off its annual fall conference “Road Shows” this week, offering a unique opportunity for all employees to connect with leadership, share ideas, and reflect on collective impact.

This conference series aims to bring together Nebraska Extension staff from across the state, creating a space to celebrate achievements, explore future programming ideas, and strengthen internal networks.

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Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center Researcher receives Omtvedt Innovation award

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The faculty and staff from the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) were honored at the annual IANR Distinguished Faculty Banquet on Sept. 26. Among the awardees was Dr. Bijesh Maharjan, Nebraska Extension Soil Management Specialist. He took home the Omtvedt Innovation Award for Agronomy and Horticulture.

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