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UNL Extension in Lancaster County 4-H & Youth Staff

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Lancaster County
444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68528 (Map)
Ph: 402-441-7180 | Fax: 402-441-7148 | E-mail: lancaster@unl.edu
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Meet the 4-H staff and staff from UNL Extension in Lancaster County who are working with youth programs. (Information on Nutrition Education Program School Enrichment staff is found HERE)

Deanna Karmazin

Deanna Karmazin
Extension Associate

Deanna is responsible for 4-H Animal Science & Agriculture. Her responsibilities include county fair livestock, serves at state fair, Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Expo, Premiere Animal Science Events (PASE). Deanna works with youth leadership and communication including Citizenship Washington Focus. She also coordinates Ag Awareness Festival.

Tracy Kulm

Tracy Kulm
Extension Associate

Tracy is responsible for the 4-H Club program and manages all non-animal project areas (clothing, food, home environment, engineering and general areas). Tracy works with volunteer training as she coordinates the 4-H Club program. Tracy supports the 4-H Council and is a mentor for the Teen Council. Tracy coordinates 4-H Clover College.

Marty Cruickshank

Marty Cruickshank
Extension Associate

Marty is responsible for 4-H horses, poultry and rabbits. In addition to county and state fair, Marty's responsibility includes district and state horse shows, AK-SAR-BEN and more. This year, Marty started "Horse Course" - an e-mail study course for youth. Marty coordinates 4-H Embryology School Enrichment Programs and 4-H "Egg Cam".

Teri Hlava

Terry Hlava
Extension Assistant

Teri works with Lincoln After-School Programs to provide support related to 4-H. Teri coordinates 4-H Garbology School Enrichment Programs. She also helps deliver 4-H Embryology programs in the classroom.

Karen Evasco

Karen Evasco
Clerk Typist II

Karen provides support to all 4-H areas. She is more than happy to answer your questions and help you with your 4-H needs.

Mary Jane Frogge

Mary Jane Frogge
Extension Associate

Mary Jane is responsible for youth programs in the horticulture area. She coordinates Lancaster County youth horticulture contests, county fair and state fair. Visit the youth horticulture Web site.

David Smith

David Smith
Extension Technologist

In addition to his responsibilities with the biosolids program, David is also on the earth wellness festival steering committee. ewf is an environmental festival for 5th grade youth in Lancaster County, Nebraska. Web site

4-H Clover

4-H Interns:

Karen Clinch: Karen is a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and helping in 4-H Program area.

Sarah Bailey: Sarah is an AmeriCorp volunteer and is helping with 4-H Afterschool Programs.

Both 4-H Interns can be reached at 402-441-7180.



Gary Bergman

Gary Bergman
Extension Educator/Unit Leader

Gary oversees the Lancaster County 4-H program.

Find 4-H Clubs in Your Community! If you live outside of Lancaster County, Nebraska and would like more information about 4-H programs in your community, contact your local extension office. To find your local office, visit HERE



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