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.
Upcoming Events
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
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.
Check out the the Winter Data Sharing Workshop happening in Clay Center on March 6th, 2025.
4-H Happenings
- Complete your online entry for State Fair. https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/state-fair/livestock-exhibitor/
- Opening date: July 1
- Closing date: August 10, 8 PM CT
- Additional Reminders:
- Complete your YQCA program.
- Communicate any lost tags to your local Extension office. They will assist you with the retag process.
- Double check the tattoo or tag listed on your nomination matches what you submitted online and is legible.
- For exhibitors with registered breeding livestock, the registration papers must show the exhibitor’s name or a co-owner who is an immediate member of the exhibitor’s family and is listed with the online nomination in Show Stock Manager. Family farm or ranch names will not be accepted.
Calling all potential 2026 judges!
Sign up now to be a part of the Nebraska 4-H judging team. You can make a difference in our youths' lives!
Deadline to sign up: September 30, 2025 Register here: https://4h.unl.edu/resources/judges/
Join us and help shape the future of 4-H!
Our office is moving out to the fairgrounds the morning of July 14th to get prepared for fair week. Starting on the afternoon of the 14th, families can pick up their fair materials if they are livestock families only. Static families can pick up their materials July 17th and after.
The fairgrounds office phone number is 402-756-1501.
Program Highlights & Information
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.
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
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
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
