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Giving Thanks!

Julie Schultz, Extension Educator
October 31, 2024 

        As we find ourselves on the cusp of fall one of the many things that comes to mind is Thanksgiving and giving thanks for what we have. Thank you. Two simple words that are often underused. As we head into the holiday season, there is value in writing down a few words and sending them to someone who helped you recently.

        Why write a thank you note? To give someone recognition and thank them for their support, show how much you care, and to keep the connections you made last into the future. All of these can be shared in a simple note in the proper format.

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Wayne County 4-H School Enrichment

What is 4-H School Enrichment?

Cooperation between schools and Nebraska Extension has existed for many years in Wayne County, complementing the educational goals of both organizations.  The 4-H School Enrichment Program uses materials that are research-based and produced by specialists from the University of Nebraska—Lincoln, the National 4-H Council and various universities and organizations throughout the United States.

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Pasture and Forage Minute

Since 1991, Bruce Anderson, a now retired Extension Forage Specialist, has been making is way across the air waves with his Hay and Forage Minute. When first starting out, he was broadcasted on three different stations, but more recently it has aired across as many as 50 Nebraska radio stations. Though Bruce is no longer producing these segments, the program has not gone away. Through the foundation and following that Bruce had built, the program will continue on as Pasture and Forage Minutes. With the help of Nebraska Extension specialists and educators, the program, three Pasture and Forage Minute programs will be produced per week. The voices behind the new program are Daren Redfearn (Forage Specialist), Jerry Volesky (Forage Specialist), Megan Taylor (Cropping Educator), Brad Schick (Beef Educator), and Ben Beckman (Beef Educator).
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Nebraska Extension Beef Educator, T.L. Meyer is celebrating 25 years at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln.

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Husker-led project aims to reduce rural childhood obesity

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Nebraska Extension Hosts Fall Conference “Road Shows” Across the State

Nebraska Extension Hosts Fall Conference “Road Shows” Across the State

November 11, 2024

Lincoln, Neb. — Nebraska Extension is kicking off its annual fall conference “Road Shows” this week, offering a unique opportunity for all employees to connect with leadership, share ideas, and reflect on collective impact.

This conference series aims to bring together Nebraska Extension staff from across the state, creating a space to celebrate achievements, explore future programming ideas, and strengthen internal networks.

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Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center Researcher receives Omtvedt Innovation award

Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center Researcher receives Omtvedt Innovation award

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The faculty and staff from the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) were honored at the annual IANR Distinguished Faculty Banquet on Sept. 26. Among the awardees was Dr. Bijesh Maharjan, Nebraska Extension Soil Management Specialist. He took home the Omtvedt Innovation Award for Agronomy and Horticulture.

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