UNL Extension in Lancaster County

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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 Board Members Dean Leosing, Deb Arends - Gary Bergman (center)

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 2007-2008 Lancaster County Extension Board

Carna Pfeil, Extension Board President
Oscar Rios Pohirieth, Extension Board Vice President
John Chess, Extension Board Secretary/Treasurer
George H. Bool
Linda K. Butcher
Debbora A. Day
Bonnie Krueger, Family and Community Education Council President (ex officio member)
Jean Pedersen, 4-H Council President (ex officio member)
Kendra Penrod
Jane Schroder
Clarice Steffens

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.