The Nebraska Extension Special Agronomy Project gives 4-H members an opportunity to experience a crop that is grown, was grown or has the potential to be grown in Nebraska. Youth participate by receiving seed and resources to grow the crop, research traits of the crop and determine the viability of that crop in the part of the state they live in. The project allows 4-H members interested in agronomy to grow something fun, new, and different. This year, we will be exploring a crop that can be marketed different ways depending on the variety.
In the sixth year of the special agronomy project, youth will explore TWO varieties of popcorn! The first is an heirloom variety that was discovered and developed by a farmer in eastern Nebraska, called Nebraska Red. The second is a commercial variety, Robust 997. Be sure not to plant sweet corn in your garden with these to prevent cross pollination.
The local Extension Office will order and distribute the seeds to members. Please have your order placed prior to March 15th. Order form can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKKq56jlf_MTnfzI6IAimIH-VEEtH3kofSCfyigCrN4dtUjw/viewform
For project specifications and details, be sure to go to the Nebraska State Fairbook at https://4hfairbook.unl.edu/fairbookview.php/rules.
More details at: https://cropwatch.unl.edu/youth/special-agronomy-project/