Nebraska Extension

09/05/2025

🌟 New Community Resource Alert! 🌟

Kathleen Lodl and Jentry Barrett recently appeared on Pure Nebraska to share exciting news about the launch of the Community Resources Database — a 📍 one-stop-shop for locating resources that the University of Nebraska–Lincoln provides to Nebraska communities.

From 🎓 education and 🌱 agriculture to 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 family services and more, this tool makes it easier than ever for all Nebraskans to find available resources.

🔎 The database can be found at https://engage.unl.edu under Community Resources.

👏 Kudos to Kathleen and Jentry for helping make these valuable UNL resources accessible across the state!

Pure Nebraska

08/22/2025

🍞🍬🍪 Thinking about starting a food business from your home? Learn how Nebraska’s Cottage Food Law can help you turn your kitchen creations into income!

📍 5752 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE 68104
📅 September 3rd
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

This free workshop will cover:
✅ What foods you can sell under the Cottage Law
✅ Labeling and safety requirements
✅ Resources to help you grow your business

Hosted in partnership with UNL Extension, Heartland Workforce Solutions, and SourceLink Nebraska.

👉 Do not miss this chance to get your questions answered and connect with resources that support local food entrepreneurs.

To register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qlr6HghuWUuyQ73ggZO_fhnH_ugh2RRItHh5ZPJ__rxURVRLUjE1N0hXRzdJSEpHNkVPTFg5RDhISS4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawMS6mBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzS25RODkxdkJUbWlROWVtAR48ZguaXgeic3UyLj1g4RzbHeis-cogBoAYXeoipze66OIOUaUTK5fEiEmGqw_aem_zh-rtDdY4MvYBajjaePCOQ&route=shorturl

08/22/2025

After more than eight years of service, Dr. Mike Boehm shares a message of gratitude as he concludes his role as Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources for the University of Nebraska and Harlan Vice Chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Throughout his tenure, Dr. Boehm championed the land-grant mission, built meaningful partnerships across Nebraska, and elevated the work of our faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders. We thank him for his leadership and lasting contributions to IANR and the state of Nebraska.

08/22/2025

Nebraska Extension Roller Crimper workshop at ENREEC included lively discussion and demonstrations.

Roller Crimpers are commonly used by farmers looking for an alternative to reduce herbicide inputs and/or improve w**d management with their cover crops.

08/22/2025

In this week's episode, we’re near Gresham with Jenny Brhel, Nebraska Extension Educator, reporting from a Nebraska On-Farm Research Network field. Jenny highlights key things to monitor, like early signs of seedling diseases and later-season issues such as sudden death syndrome and white mold.

The featured field was planted green into cereal rye, offering an example of a systems-based approach to reduce w**d and disease pressure. Jenny encourages growers to review past soybean studies at on-farm-research.unl.edu and reminds them they can send samples to the UNL Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic if needed. The conversation emphasizes how each management decision plays a role in the larger system.

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08/22/2025

"Nebraska 4-H was such an important part of my life growing up, so being able to work within the organization again is really special to me — to be a part of something that helped shape me." —Kristen Herrick, the newest 4-H assistant for Nebraska Extension in Otoe County.

Read more about Kristen and 4-H ›› http://bit.ly/3J8sMh3

08/22/2025

1 in 3 Nebraska youth are impacted by Nebraska 4-H 🍀

From robotics to livestock, cooking to crops, Nebraska 4-H’ers are preparing to showcase a year of learning, leadership, and agriculture at the Nebraska State Fair 🎡

08/15/2025

🌾 Learn to Identify, Grow, and Manage Your Pasture Grasses – From Home! 🌾

This fall, Nebraska Extension is hosting a six-part webinar series designed to help landowners and livestock producers better understand how to identify, grow, and manage grasses in pastures and rangelands.

✅ Interactive sessions with experts and fellow participants
✅ Information tailored to your pasture’s location
✅ All from the comfort of your computer!

📅 Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your pasture management skills!
👉 Learn more & register here: https://ianrnews.unl.edu/article/webinar-series-to-focus-on-range-and-pasture-management

08/15/2025

🚨 Registration is now OPEN for the 2025 Nebraska Rural Engagement & Wellness Summit! 🚨
📅 September 29, 2025
📍 University of Nebraska–Kearney Regional Engagement Center
Join rural leaders and changemakers to:
🤝 Build cross-sector partnerships
📌 Identify key rural health challenges
💡 Collaborate on solutions
🌱 Drive meaningful community change
🔗 Sign up now: https://redcap.link/RuralSummit

08/06/2025

Nebraska Extension is looking for an extension professional based in Columbus, NE to provide strong leadership, expertise, engagement, and comprehensive education programming for urban agriculture and local food system audiences.

For more information/to apply, visit: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/97842

Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

07/23/2025

Nebraska Extension is seeking a dynamic Extension Professional to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a catalyst for rural community prosperity, bringing your expertise to create opportunities, lead transformative learning programs, and coach communities toward sustainable success.

For more info/to apply, visit: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/97665

Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

07/22/2025

Nebraska Extension is looking for an extension professional based in Sidney, NE to provide regional expertise and develop focused learning experiences that inspire young people to achieve their potential. For more info/to apply, visit: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/97565

Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources