4-H Youth's Lego-Sorting Robot Earns a Top 10 Science Award at State Fair
Highboy Cover Crop Interseeding Research Project
Nutrition Fun at Food Fort
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Preserving the Harvest: Canning, Freezing and Drying Tips
Extension Educator Kayla Colgrove says, “Is your garden producing more than you can use? Preserve the extra produce by canning, freezing or drying. This helps reduce waste and lets you enjoy your harvest long after the growing season. Each method has specific steps to keep your food safe, nutritious and delicious for months.” Read more in the NEBLINE e-newsletter.
October Recipe of the Month — Air Fryer Pork & Apple Burgers
Extension Educator Alyssa Havlovic says, “October is National Pork Month. Pork can be a good source of protein and other essential nutrients such as iron, zinc, selenium and B vitamins.” See recipe in the NEBLINE e-newsletter.
Much Ado About Mulch
“Every gardener knows that mulch is beneficial for their trees, shrubs and ornamental plantings, right? So how accurate is your mulch knowledge? Test yourself by answering the following true or false questions.” says Extension Educator Sarah Browning. Read more in Horticulture News.
Car Seat Safety for Your Family
“Car seats are essential safety devices for children. For parents of children ages birth to 5 years old, understanding car seat safety is crucial,” Extension Educator Hayley Jackson Perez says, “Here’s a guide to help you ensure your child is properly protected on the road.” Read more in the NEBLINE e-newsletter.
Join 4-H!
4-H — America’s largest youth development organization — is a community of youth learning in partnership with caring adults! The Nebraska Extension 4-H youth development program is open to all youth ages 5–18. There are no fees to join Lancaster County 4-H! Adults — help youth grow by volunteering! Learn more about joining 4-H!
Monthly Heart of 4-H Award Winner
Lorene Bartos
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Lorene Bartos as winner of the October “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. Read about her contributions to 4-H!
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Meet One of Your Local Extension Experts
Alaya Greene, Extension Associate
Nutrition Education Program in Lancaster County
Alaya works with the Nutrition Education Program in Lancaster County and is funded by a grant known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed) that focuses on reaching limited-resource populations through direct education and Policy, Systems and Environmental (PSE) approaches. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Health Sciences from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. For over a year, Alaya has been engaging adults and youth in nutrition classes to help them live a healthy lifestyle while on a budget. In addition to teaching, Alaya focuses on PSE changes to make healthy living more accessible for all through her efforts at food pantries, childcare centers and serving on the Lincoln Health Equity Coalition. Among her many rewarding experiences in Extension, Alaya particularly enjoyed organizing a field trip to the Food Bank of Lincoln for a group of youth she taught at the Malone Center this past summer so they could not only learn about their personal health and wellness, but also serve the community's nutrition security efforts.
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