ProHort Lawn & Landscape Update
Annual workshops for nursery & green industry professionals, public works employees, landscape managers, arborists, tree board volunteers and cemetery & grounds keepers.
Recent Program Highlights
RECENT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Health & Wellbeing
Food is Medicine Event at Asian Community Center
The Vietnamese Senior Group at the Asian Community & Cultural Center recently participated in a special “Food Is Medicine” event focused on healthy eating and community wellness. This event was made possible through a three-way partnership between the Asian Community & Cultural Center, Bryan Health and Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County.
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4‑H Youth Development
4-H Horse Judging Team Earns National Reserve Champion!
Congratulations to the Lancaster County 4-H Horse Judging team who earned reserve champion at the 4-H/FFA Western National Roundup in Denver! As a team, Liz Boshart, Savannah Nordmeyer, Avery Stohs and Katy Weaver (coached by Roger Bell and Amy Frink) earned 9th in reasons, 2nd in performance, 1st in halter and 2nd high team overall.
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Value to Local Communities
2025 Extension Highlights
Extension connects you with the resources and research of the University of Nebraska. Extension helps people solve real-world problems. Highlighted programs include Nutrition School Enrichment Kits, Nitrogen On-Farm Research, an environmental hazard training and an Early Childhood wellness program.
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FEATURED TOPICS
2026 Pesticide Applicator Trainings
If you have a pesticide applicators license expiring April 2026 — either private or commercial, or you need to get a new license — classes begin soon. Make plans now to participate in the training option that best fits your needs.
Meet the 2026 Extension Board
Members of the Lancaster County Extension Board are appointed by the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners. Extension Board members for 2026 are: Nicole Miller (President), Zainab Rida (Vice President), Teresa Erdkamp (Secretary/Treasurer), Phil Bruce, Tracy Gordon, Mike Gropp, Kim Klein, Phil Tegeler, Regina Sullivan and Marsha Prior (4-H Council ex officio member).
January/February Recipe of the Month — Acorn Squash, Cranberry & Kale Salad
Try this recipe packed with nutrients and antioxidants to boost health and wellbeing and help prevent cancer and chronic diseases.
Heart of 4-H Award Winner — Jason Babcock
For 10 years, Jason has helped set up and take down cages for the 4‑H poultry show at the Lancaster County Super Fair. He currently is a robotics project leader with the N-Bots 4‑H club and helps coach club members with the FIRST Tech Challenge curriculum and competitions. Previously, he was an archery coach for the Lincoln Shooting Stars 4‑H club.
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Spotlight — Gary Wells
Gary Wells has been an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer (EMGV) for 14 years and has volunteered over 500 hours. Gary is co-chair of the Youth Committee and has assisted in building compost bins and game boards for Extension programs.
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Support Staff
Meet One of Your Local Extension Experts
Haley Hogue, Office Associate
Haley has been with Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County since March 2024. She supports several programs, including Health & Wellbeing, Early Childhood, and 4-H, assisting with various administrative tasks, including invoicing, purchasing, and other daily office operations. Haley holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She is passionate about supporting Extension programs and their positive impact on the community.
