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Nebraska Extension in Saline County will be closed on Friday, August 2, 2024.

Due to the current vacancy within our local Crops Educator position, for any agronomy or crop production related questions, please choose from the list below to best fit your needs based on your location:

Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator
Water and Cropping Systems
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

It has been a joy to write 137 columns over the past 4.5 years for farmers, agronomists, and landowners in southeast Nebraska. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you as a local University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Educator. My last day with Nebraska Extension will be June 21. Many have emailed, called, and texted me wondering what my next endeavor will be. Starting in July, I will be the State Soil Health Specialist with U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service located in Lincoln. I have served as a Water & Cropping Systems Extension Educator for 10 years (5.5 years previously in Fremont) where I have gained valuable experience and built networks that I will carry with me into my next job.

The “Good Life in Early Life” podcast, a product of Nebraska Extension’s Early Childhood program, disseminates the latest insights in Early Care and Education (ECE) tailored for a Nebraska audience. The podcast’s mission is to provide a unique platform, delivering scientific information in an accessible manner while uplifting Nebraskans through relatable success stories in early childhood within the state.

Join us for the next programs in the GRO Big Red Virtual Learning series. 

These free webinar series - delivered via Zoom - are 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-1pm CT. Note the date/time change from 2023.

Previous zoom learning sessions can also be found here. 

You are asked to register at: https://hles.unl.edu/grobigred  

Looking for anwers to your pasture and forage questions? Subscribe to Pasture and Forage Minute here to receive information. 

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