Welcome to Nebraska Extension in Thurston County
Our staff is dedicated to bringing you reliable, research-based information in agriculture and natural resources, consumer and family economics, community and economic development and 4-H / youth development. Extension is committed to helping Nebraskans know how – know now.
Nebraska Extension - Thurston County
415 Main St.
P.O. Box 665
Pender, NE 68047
Phone: 402-385-6041
Fax: 402-385-6042
Office Hours: M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm
thurston-county@unl.edu
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Resident Staff
Jennifer Hansen
Nebraska Extension Educator - 4-H Youth Development
jhansen6@unl.edu
Stacey Keys
Extension Assistant - 4-H Youth Development/Office Manager
stacey.keys@unl.edu
Samantha Beutler
Extension Office Staff
samantha.beutler@unl.edu
Other Regional Experts
| Name | Role | Area | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Cue | Extension Educator | Community Environment | 402-727-2775 | kcue2@unl.edu |
| Carol Larvick | Extension Educator | Food, Nutrition & Health | 402-987-2140 | clarvick1@unl.edu |
| Sarah Roberts | Extension Educator | Early Childhood | 402-584-3830 | spaulos2@unl.edu |
| Beef Extension Educator* | ||||
| Luan Pereira de Oliveira | Extension Educator | Water & Integrated Cropping Systems | 402-374-2929 | luan@unl.edu |
| Rural Prosperity Extension Eduator* |
* Due to retirement, these positions are currently vacant. If you have questions in these areas of speciality, please contact our office at 402-385-6041 and we will assist in connecting you with an extension specialist out of another region.