Nebraska Extension in Nuckolls and Thayer Counties

Getting Started with Vegetable Gardening

Are you wanting to start your own vegetable garden, but don't know where to begin? Visit our Veggie 101 to learn the basics of starting your garden. Learn the when, where, and how of vegetables.

How to Start Growing Vegetables
New Webinar Series for Farm and Ranch Management

The Department of Ag Economics is launching a new webinar series to discuss COVID-19’s impact on farm/ranch management issues in Nebraska.

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#socialdistancing: Create Physical Distance but Stay in Touch

It may be easier to stay six feet from the nearest person but that doesn’t mean that farmers and ranchers aren’t having to cope with uncertainty. Learning to recognize your stressors and how to manage stress can help you personally and those around you. If you recognize someone in distress, use a caring approach in listening to them, and then connect them to resources.

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COVID-19 Resources

The following link provides current resources related to COVID-19 for your family, your businesses, and your community.

COVID-19 Resources

Local Interest

Nuckolls and Thayer County Fairs 2020 MODIFIED Schedules

Greetings, 4-H members and families! Your friendly neighborhood office staff members are preparing for County Fair 2020 for both Nuckolls and Thayer counties. This year's fair will be unlike anything you've been part of before due to COVID-19 modifications and safety precautions, but we are still going to learn, grow, compete, and celebrate with our local 4-H and FFA youth. Thank you to all of the 4-H Council members, club leaders, and other volunteers who have dedicated time to helping us put on a fair during COVID-19.

May 2020 Southern Plains Extension Regular Meeting Notice

NOTICE:

A regular meeting of the Southern Plains Extension Board will be held on Mon. May 18 @ 7:00 p.m.

DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS, THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM:

https://unl.zoom.us/j/92647499047?pwd=SWNkNDh1a090YlMzZUZpZzRlNnZVQT09

2020 Southern Plains Fair Dates Announced

Nuckolls County Fair 2020 Dates Announced

Join us for the 2020 Nuckolls County Fair July 11-15! More details coming soon.

Thayer County Fair 2020 Dates Announced

Join us for the 2020 Thayer County County Fair August 6-8! More details coming soon.