Nebraska Extension in Dundy, Hayes & Hitchcock Counties

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2023 Dundy, Hayes, and Hitchcock 4-H Summer Fun Flyer

Open to all youth.  All registrations are due 1 week prior to the camps. Late registrations will be $5.00 more than regular registration fee.

stART Camp

Date: 5/24/2023 Time: 1:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CT Cost: $25 Ages: 8-18 years old

Location:  Hayes County Fairgrounds – 4-H Exhibit Building, Hayes Center

Youth will use their creativity to learn the art of felting by transforming strands of wool into something beautiful. Each participant will receive a complete felting kit to create their own masterpiece!

Find the animal nominations forms here.

ServSafe Manager Training 2023

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A Food Safety Training and Certification Program from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. ServSafe is the food service industry’s premier food safety training and certification course. It is recognized by more federal, state and local health jurisdictions than any other food safety training program in the United States. The ServSafe course is recommended for all types of food service managers, both commercial and non-commercial.

$130 per person

Class Schedule: All classes are 8:30-5:00

Cooking outdoors is a summer activity many people enjoy. Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the summer barbecue or grilling season. So, since the season has started it is a good idea to review the food safety guidelines to prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying and causing foodborne illness when cooking outdoors. Use these simple guidelines for grilling food safely.

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