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Lancaster County Extension Board

The extension board is comprised of a diverse group of appointed volunteer members who are residents of Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Outgoing extension board member John Chess (center) served six years. Pictured with Board President Wesley Daberkow (left) and Extension Educator Gary Bergman (right).

Public Notice


The Lancaster County Extension Board serves as an advocate for UNL Extension in Lancaster County. The board provides assistance to extension staff in establishing and accomplishing extension education program goals and objectives. Annually, it assists in developing an operating budget and local educational priorities. The Board meets monthly (usually the second Friday at 8 a.m.). Calendar

Members of the 2012 Lancaster County Extension Board


  • Wesley Daberkow, President
  • Denise Farley, Vice President
  • Ryan Mohling, Secretary/Treasurer
  • Linda K. Butcher
  • Pablo Cervantes
  • Debbora Day
  • Clancy Dempsey
  • Boshra Rida
  • Patricia M. Schmidt
  • Marian Storm, Family & Community Education Council representative
  • Stephanie Wachter, 4-H Council representative

Extension board members assist extension staff in establishing and accomplishing extension program goals and objectives. The work is in partnership with UNL Extension on priority issues through educational programs in agriculture, horticulture, pest management, nutrition and food safety, family living, home environment and 4-H youth development.

Photo: Outgoing board members Dean Leosing and Deb Arends were recognized for their outstanding service to extension. Also pictured is Extension Educator Gary C. Bergman (center).

Public Notice - Meetings:

The Lancaster County Extension Board is scheduled to meet the 2nd Friday of each month. Typically, the board meets at 8 a.m. at the Extension Education Conference Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln, Nebraska. Since meeting dates/times/locations may be adjusted, be sure to visit the Lancaster County Extension Calendar for the most current information.

Extension is a division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln cooperating with the counties and the United States Department of Agriculture.