GRO Big Red Virtual Learning
Learn basic care and selection of Spring Flowering Bulbs you can plant this fall during the next GRO Big Red Virtual Learning webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 14, Noon-1pm.
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
Is Your Yard Ready for Fall’s First Frost?
Extension Educator Rachel Anderson's latest horticulture column in the Lincoln Journal Star has tips to prevent unwanted damage before the cold hits.
Food Preservation Resources You Can Trust
Check out Nebraska Extension's canning, freezing, and drying resources for preserving food safely at home. Canning can be a safe and economical way to preserve quality food at home. Freezing foods is easy, quick and convenient. Dried foods need little space for storage.
Late Season Rain Impacts to Soybean Seed Quality
Excessive rainfall on mature crops can lead to harvest complications and reduced seed quality. In soybeans, these problems can include lodging, shattering, purple seed stain and even seed decay.
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 — Elaine Booth
Elaine Booth has been an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer (EMGV) for 15 years and has volunteered over 600 hours. Elaine mentors new volunteers, answers phone questions and helps at the Lancaster County Super Fair.
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.
