4-H at Super Fair
Many 4‑H & FFA youth showcase their project(s) at the Lancaster County Super Fair! 4‑H & FFA exhibits & events will be July 31–Aug. 3.
RECENT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
4‑H Youth Development
4-H Life Challenge Teaches Hands-On Skills
The 4-H Life Challenge gave 28 4‑H youth a fun way to learn topics related to family and consumer science. Hands-on stations included: Snap it Up (sew on a snap), Change Master (count back money change) and Poppin’ I.D. (compare varieties of popcorn). Youth also came up with a solution to a specific challenge and explained their decisions to a judge. This contest is a Lancaster County Super Fair event held before the fair.
Read More About the Life Challenge event on Facebook
Agriculture
On-Farm Research Trial About Nitrogen Rates on Corn
A Waverly farmer collaborated with Extension Education John Nelson on an on-farm research trial testing lower nitrogen rates. The study showed cutting down the nitrogen rates saved input costs and helped reduce the amount of nitrate entering the water supply. Elizabeth Hodges wrote about the research trial in a "Nebraska Farmer" article.
Read Article on farmprogress.com
Food, Nutrition & Health
Nutrition School Enrichment Kits
How many food groups should be in a healthy snack? Arnold Elementary 4th graders recently learned the answer is 3 or more food groups! As part of this classroom’s health unit, for which Nebraska Extension supplies Nutrition School Enrichment Kits (SEKs) as curriculum to support the unit, Extension Assistant Hannah Schielke led the students in a healthy snack activity.
Read More About SEKs on Facebook
FEATURED TOPICS
Don't Let Ticks Keep You Indoors
Ticks can be active all year round, but May/June is regarded as high tick season in Nebraska. Ticks are blood feeders and have the potential to vector some serious diseases of both people and pets.
Master Gardener Helpline
During the growing season, Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are available to answer your yard and garden questions Monday-Friday, 9am–Noon. You can also drop off plant samples for free diagnostic and control recommendations at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln, Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm.
Plant a Row for the Hungry
The Nutrition Education Program coordinates a “Plant a Row for the Hungry” campaign that involves community members donating extra produce grown in at-home gardens. Donations are accepted on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Bring clean, whole, freshly harvested produce to the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County office at 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln, and place in the red wagon in the lobby. The produce will be donated to local food pantries and hot meal programs.
Heart of 4-H Award Winner — Sierra Covell
Sierra Covell of Denton is receiving the Lancaster County 4‑H June “Heart of 4‑H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. For over five years, she has helped Lancaster County 4‑H Horse Judging teams prepare for national competitions by hosting the team at her farm to study Clydesdales. Sierra works closely with team coach Roger Bell. She also has done farm tours for the Wranglers 4‑H Club in Saline County and the 4‑H Partners youth mentor program in Seward County.
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Meet One of Your Local Extension Experts
Jenny DeBuhr, Administrative Services Officer
Jenny is the Administrative Services Officer/Office Manager in Lancaster County. She has been with the office since 2012. In her position, Jenny oversees the support staff, coordinates and maintains office financials and reports, assists with the Extension Board, handles special assignments and administrative duties, helps manage building maintenance and develops operational procedures. Jenny also assists with 4-H and enjoys working at the fair.
