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Platte County Fair - July 11-15, 2012
4-H Pen of 3 Show - June 5, 2012
4-H Horse Show - July 6, 2012
 
Discovery Days 4-Kids

All summer 4-H programs are open to all youth regardless of 4-H membership. Classes will be filled on a first come first serve basis with paid registration. Classes may be cancelled due to low registration.  No refunds if participants do not attend workshops. Deadline to register is Thursday, May 31st. 

Click on the following link to bring up a .pdf file of the "Discovery Days 4-Kids" registration. 

 Discovery Days 4-Kids

Extension Highlights

Rural Futures Institute

The University of Nebraska held a conference in Lincoln last week designed to bring together stakeholders interested in the future of rural America. University of Nebraska vice president and IANR Harlan Vice Chancellor Ronnie Green discusses the importance of this conference and what role agriculture plays in planning for the future.

 

 Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program

The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at UNL is designed to provide students with scholarships and program support for student courses, internship placement assistance and more. Tom Field discusses his new role as the chair of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program and experience for students in the program.

On-Farm Research Yields Valuable Data for Producerscornstalks

Numbers show that Nebraska farmers are producing more crops on less land, but farmers are still trying to grow more.  UNL Extension Educators say that with the help of those producers they can gather data to do just that.  Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator in York County, says on-farm research done with producers can be the answer other producers are looking for.   More on this topic from  KOLN-KGIN 10/11 Nebraska Central News...

 On-Farm Researchcornfield

Corn growers can take an active role in a new on-farm research project sponsored by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in partnership with the Nebraska Corn Growers Association. The goal of the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network (NOFRN) is to implement a statewide on-farm research program addressing critical farmer questions. Three corn production research topics will be targeted in 2012: irrigation - water application management; nitrogen management; and corn population study. Growers wanting to learn more about the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network and how to participate should contact Glewen at 402-624-8030 or kglewen1@unl.edu or Gary Zoubek at 402-362-5508 or gzoubek1@unl.edu. For information on past on-farm research results and information about the 2012 initiative, visit the CropWatch: Farm Research website .
Upcoming Events Upcoming Events
Co-Parenting for Successful Kids - Columbus
May 16, 1:00 PM , 
Platte County Courthouse
Giving Your Best Webinar Series - Ready. Set. Delegate!
May 22, 12:00 PM , 
Web Seminar
Livestock Judging Contest @ Leigh
May 25, 8:30 AM , 
Leigh Fairgrounds
Memorial Day - Office Closed
May 28, 8:00 AM , 
Platte County Extension Office
Lancaster County 4-H Horse Pre-District Show/Clinic/Fundraiser
Jun 2, All Day , 
Lancaster Event Center

IANR News

Extension Webcasts

MJ logo Market Journal
Provides current grain/livestock market commentary and analysis; weather, climate, and soil moisture updates; practical advice from seasoned, working producers; and more.

BYF logo Backyard Farmer
View entire episodes or search for answers to your plant, yard, and insect problems. Watch Backyard Farmer live on NET1 April to mid September (Thursday, 7:00 pm CT). Backyard Farmer Extra airs every Saturday morning during the season at 8:30 am (CT).

Ag Almanac logo Ag Almanac
Audio and video interviews with University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension specialists and educators on topics ranging from crop and livestock production to health and nutrition to lawn and garden care, and more.

WebVideo
A number of UNL-Extension video programs are archived and available for viewing. Topics include water management, crop and livestock production and rural entrepreneurship.