Nebraska Extension in Webster County

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Welcome to Webster County Extension

Welcome to Webster County Extension

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Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Courthouse doors lock at 4:00 PM. 

The office & courthouse will be closed on federal holidays.

 

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Upcoming Events

PSEP Dates 2025

2025 PSEP Local Trainings

If your private pesticide applicator license is up this year, please check out these in-person trainings. For questions, please contact the office at 402-746-3417. 

Chemigation trainings are also happening, check it out here: 2025 Chemigation Trainings

Returning to the Farm

Returning to the Farm

The Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present Returning to the Farm 2025, a workshop series for families who are in the transition process of bringing members back to the farm or ranch. It will begin with a two-day workshop in for multi-generational families on March 7 and 8, at Central Community College in Hastings, 550 S. Technical Blvd. The series also includes two follow-up workshops, to be held virtually after the in-person meetings.

The series assists families and agricultural operations with developing financial plans and successful working arrangements to meet their unique needs. It will guide families in developing estate and transition plans, setting personal and professional goals and improving the communication process between family members.

“Returning to the Farm gives families the tools and resources to have a successful transition with more family joining the business,” said extension educator Jessica Groskopf. “We really want to have two or three generations come to this together and take that time, as a family, to sit down, learn together and start these important processes.”

Presenters will include extension experts as well as agribusiness and legal professionals. During the program, participants will:

• Learn communication strategies

• Set both personal and professional goals

• Develop a farm or ranch transition plan

• Identify estate planning issues and develop effective strategies for planning

• Review financial feasibility and financial tools

The workshop fee is $75 per person on or before Feb. 28. March 1, the fee increases to $85 per person. Registration includes dinner on March 7 and lunch on March 8. It also includes two follow-up workshops, to be held virtually March 18 & April 8, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Central Time. Hotel accommodations are not included.

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Winter Data Sharing

Check out the the Winter Data Sharing Workshop happening in Clay Center on March 6th, 2025. 

 

4-H Happenings

4-H Scholarships
SCLJ

We are excited for our upcoming annual South Central Livestock Judging Contest in May. Please share this with your 4-H families. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Bolte at katie.bolte@unl.edu 

Upcoming Events
Webster YQCA

Any youth 4-H ages 8-18 showing livestock such as poultry, rabbit, swine, sheep/goat, and beef are required to complete YQCA by June 15th. You may sign up for an in-person training (you must ask me for a code first) by going here: https://yqcaprogram.org/

Create with Me Series

Our 4-H team is excited to announce the 2025 spring & summer lineup of workshops, camps, and contests. Please check them out register! We are looking forward for a fun summer with you! https://secure.smore.com/n/em2j90 

4-H Enrollment

Share with your family and friends and get enrolled now! https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in If you have already made an account and forgot your password, PLEASE DO NOT make another account, just reset your password. 
 

Volunteers, please enroll too!

Program Highlights & Information

Pasture Lease Considerations

Do you have a written lease agreement for the 2025 grazing season? Visit https://aglease101.org/ for a fillable pasture lease form and additional information on pasture lease agreements. 

Eggs

Do you have more fresh eggs than you can use? Did you know you can freeze them? Here are the basics: https://food.unl.edu/freezing-eggs

Food Safety

Nebraska's spring weather is notoriously unpredictable, and this week's forecast of snow and blizzard conditions is a stark reminder. Don't be caught off guard! Access crucial information on how to protect your family and food before, during, and after this emergency.  https://go.unl.edu/foodsafety-storms  #UNLFoodSafety

Sleep Signs

What are your signs when you are getting tired? Infants and children have signs too. Explore fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/ and BrainInsightsonline.com  for information on tips, activities, and educational programs designed to support your child’s development.

#NebExt  #fitandhealthykids 

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