Nebraska Extension in Pierce County

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Join 4-H Today

 

4-H Online is Open for Enrollment at this time.

 

The traditional 4-H Program in Pierce County is open to all youth 8-18 years of age

 and our  Clover Kid Program* is for youth ages 5-7.  Ages for the 2026 year are based

 on the 4-Her's age as of December 31, 2025.  The main focus of the 4-H Program is 

learning  by doing.  A variety of projects for all interests are offered through 4-H.  The 

4-H year begins in October and runs through September.

Learn More

Connect with Us

Local Experts

Ann Fenton, Extension Educator, Unit Leader

afenton1@nebraska.edu

Brittany Kolterman, 4-H Assistant 

bkolterman2@nebraska.edu

Terri Polt, Office Manager

tpolt2@Nebraska.edu
 

4-H Dates to Remember

Dates to Remember

December 15 Fed Steer Challenge Application due

December 25 & 26 Office Closed for Christmas 

January 1, 2026 Office Closed for New Years Day

 

Important Dates

Private Pesticide Applicator
 Training in Pierce County

February 19 Pierce County Court House Extension Meeting Room 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm

Other area training opportunities

January 20 Antelope County Courthouse Basement Meeting Room 1:00 pm &6:00 pm
January 27 Randolph City Auditorium 1:00 pm
January 29 Stanton County Fairgrounds Community Building 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm
January 29 Bloomfield Community Center 1:00 pm
February 24 Hartington City Auditorium 9:00 am
February 26 Madison County Extension Office 1:30 pm
March 5 Antelope County Courthouse Basement Meeting Room 1:30 pm
March 26 Madison County Extension Office 1:30 pm
March 31 Lied Lincoln Township Library, Wausa 6:00 pm
April 9 Madison County Extension Office 1:30 pm

 

 

More Dates and Locations

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Chemigation Training Dates

January 27 Madison County Extension Office 1:30 pm
February 26 Madison County Extension Office 9:00 am
March 26 Madison County Extension Office 9:00 am

More Details and Additional Training Dates Found Here


 

ServSafe Food Safety Training

Program Overview
8:15 - 8:30 am Registration
Lunch and Snacks provided

Welcome/Overview 
Providing Safe Food
The Microworld Contamination, Food Allergies
and Food-Borne Illness
The Safe Food Handler
Hand Washing Activity
Purchasing and Receiving Safe Food
Keeping Food Safe During Storage
Protecting Food in Preparation
Protecting Food in Service
Principles of an HACCP System
Sanity Facility/Pest Management
Sanitation Regulations
Course Review
ServSafe Certification Exam

Food Managers

January 26, 2026 in Norfolk

January 27, 2026 in Columbus

April 13, 2026 in Norfolk

June 8, 2026 in Norfolk

September 14, 2026 in Norfolk

September 15, 2026 in Columbus 

Food Handlers

January 26, 2026 in Norfolk

January 27, 2026 in Columbus 

June 8, 2026 in Norfolk 

 

Class Locations

Norfolk - Madison County Extension Office, 1305 South 13th Street, Norfolk, NE  68701

Columbus - Platte County Extension Office, 2715 13th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

 

 

For more information or registration contact  Ann Fenton, 402-329-4821, email afenton1@unl.edu

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