Nebraska Extension in Dundy, Hayes & Hitchcock Counties

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Financial Services Program Helps Farmers Make Decisions

A new Nebraska Extension financial services program offers farmers and ranchers across the state tools to utilize existing data to improve decision-making and management in their operations.

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Flood Resources

The following link provides current resources related to flooding.

Flood Resources

Local Interest

February is Canned Food Month

Canned foods are convenient, portable, quick, and have a long shelf life. They also help provide needed nutrients to meet USDA Dietary Guidelines, report Lisa Franzen-Castle RD, PhD, Nutrition Specialist Nebraska Extension. During February, National Canned Food Month, experiment with different recipes and meal ideas using canned foods. There are several varieties of canned foods on grocery store shelves, offering an array of nutritious options.

Check out the following tips on storing and using canned foods.

4-H project tags and forms

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Photography, Home Environment and Food Preservation tags

Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat nomination forms

Dog, Cat Vaccination forms

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ServSafe Brochures

ServSafe Food Handler Brochure

ServSafe Manager Brochure

4-H Project Opportunities

Are you wanting to select a 4-H project, but don't know where to start? Check out the following project guides: 2019 SW3 Counties 4-H Project Guide (pdf)
2019 Nebraska Extension Pick Your Project - The Pick Your Project is an online project selection guide for finding both county-only and state fair eligible 4-H fair projects and their resources. Users can search by keywords or browse by project area, curriculum area, and experience level. Project resources and learning objectives are included with each project.

Join Southwest 3 4-H

We are excited to have you join the 4-H family in the Southwest 3 Counties!

The new 4-H year began October 1, 2019. Please visit ne.4honline.com to enroll in 4-H. All 4-H members may enroll anytime during the year; however in order to participate at the Dundy, Hayes or Hitchcock County Fairs, enrollment must be completed by March 1st. Listed below are step-by-step guides to walk you through the process.