Since 1904, the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center (WCREEC) at North Platte has addressed problems and concerns specific to the counties of West Central Nebraska.
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About Jerry
My name is Jerry Volesky and I am a Professor and Range and Forage Specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln West Central Research, Extension and Education Center located in North Platte. I have been with UNL for 28 years. In January of this year, I also assumed the position of Interim Director of the Center for Grassland Studies.
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About Rick
I grew up on a farm and ranch in central North Dakota. I have been in Animal Science for 19 years. Previously, I have worked as an extension educator, a nutritionist for a feed company, the rodeo coach for Chadron State College, and was a beef extension specialist for Montana State in Miles City. I received my BS from North Dakota State University, my MS from Montana State University, my Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming, and I completed a Post Doc at Colorado State University in Reproductive Biotechnology.
About Julie
I grew up in Louisville, Kentucky and completed my PhD in Entomology at the University of Kentucky in 2012. I started at UNL in March 2014.
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Dr. Andrew Belser, Dean of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts visits North Platte
Dean Belser became the fifth dean of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Perform Arts in July of 2022. His goal is to meet the needs of students and teachers across the state. Growing up in rural Pennsylvania Dean Belser has a great appreciation in developing the arts for rural students. In his visit to North Platte he found many opportunities to connect with teachers and students in the area. LISTEN to Dean Belser's goals.
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Four Rural Prosperity Nebraska Extension Educators Among New Cohort of Fellows for the Center for Great Plains Studies
January 26, 2023
The Center for Great Plains Studies has welcomed 15 new Great Plains Fellows into their ranks.
Soil Health Conference Set for Feb. 9 at Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center
January 23, 2023
Registration is open for the 2023 Eastern Nebraska Soil Health Conference (formerly Nebraska Cover Crop Conference). The conference will take place on Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead.
2023 Dry Edible Bean Day set for Feb. 7, Gering Civic Center
January 22, 2023
The 2023 Nebraska Dry Edible Bean Day will be an in-person event this February, featuring the Nebraska Dry Bean Growers Association’s annual meeting and updates on bean-related research in Nebraska.
AMPLIFY Engagement Conference registration open to UNL faculty, staff and students
January 20, 2023
Registration is now open for Nebraska Extension’s second annual AMPLIFY Engagement Conference.