Part 107 Drone Course
This 1-day course will be presented at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln on Fridays, Nov. 6 and Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
RECENT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Health & Wellbeing
Healthy Habits Start With Hands-on Fun!
Power your day with Breakfast! Boys & Girls Clubs of Lincoln/Lancaster County youth at Lincoln North Star High School recently made their own breakfast burritos during a nutrition lesson led by Extension Assistant Darby Walsh. Students learned how eating breakfast each morning can help fuel their bodies and brains.
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Water & Wastewater
Testing Rural Water
“Nitrate concerns in drinking water is a concern everywhere,” Extension Associate Becky Schuerman told Market Journal at Husker Harvest Days. “Not just farm wells, but any rural residence well. Private well owners should test for nitrate, bacteria and contaminants of local concern. We do recommend using a certified laboratory.”
Market Journal Segment on YouTube
4‑H Youth Development
4-H at State Fair
The State Fair ran Friday, Aug. 28–Monday, Sept. 7. Congratulations to the Lancaster County 4-H'ers who entered static exhibits and/or participated in contests and livestock shows!
FEATURED TOPICS
3 Ways to Have a Healthier Halloween
Halloween is near and it's important to mix in healthy alternatives with the sweet treats you find this time of year. Try these Halloween alternatives to help find a healthy balance: Enjoy Candy in Moderation, Offer Non-Food Treats, Make Your Own Healthier Treats
Lost Lady Beetles? Stop These Spotted Home Invaders
The multicolored Asian lady beetle can become an annoying pest every fall, winter and spring. The most effective way to prevent them is to exclude them from coming into your home.
Harvest is an Opportunity to Understand Issues That Will Affect Future Crops
“Scouting” during harvest is actually a very good method to identify problem areas and challenges for subsequent crops. Nebraska Extension is offering two opportunities for farmers to test for possible yield limiting issues from the 2026 growing season.
Heart of 4-H Award Winner — Kim Kempkes
Kim Kempkes is the Greater Lincoln Obedience Club (GLOC) Training Director and has donated her time and talents to the 4-H dog program for about 5 years. Kim has presented 4-H dog workshops for 3 years teaching youth and their dogs obedience, showmanship, agility coursework and rally.
Spotlight on a Master Gardener — Shari Bitney
Shari Bitney has been an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer for 7 years and has volunteered over 200 hours. Shari has mentored new volunteers, taught youth how to garden and answered phone questions.
Support Staff
Meet One of Your Local Extension Experts
Vicki Jedlicka, Publication and Resource Assistant
Vicki has been with Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County for 25 years. Her communication responsibilities include NEBLINE newsletter editor, social media, website, educational materials, design, writing, photography, livestreaming and marketing. She supports all of Extension’s local program areas, including 4-H, yard & garden, health & wellbeing, etc. Vicki enjoys lifelong learning and making a positive impact in the community.
