The 2018 Extension highlights feature in the paper version of the January Nebline will be its own e-newsletter emailed on Friday, Dec. 28. Extension continues to provide responsive, innovative and trusted information to make a difference in our community.
Happy New Year! Do you usually make a New Year’s resolution? Millions of Americans make resolutions every January hoping to improve their health by losing weight, getting fit or eating healthy. Achieve your nutrition goals this year by making small changes to what you eat and drink. Continue reading…
January is national soup month. Try this recipe from Nebraska Extension’s Nutrition Education Program (nep.unl.edu) which includes whole wheat egg noodles. It is easily adaptable to beef noodle or chicken and rice soup.
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
(6 Servings) Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County is hosting an in-depth Ag Estate and Succession Planning two-day workshop at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. The first session will be on Wednesday, Jan. 23 and the second session will be Tuesday, March 5. Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County’s fourth annual “Successful Farmer Series,” will be held weekly starting Jan. 4 and ending Feb. 8. Multiple sessions and topics allow ag producers to pick the topics most relevant to them and their operation. Continue reading…
NEBRASKA TURFGRASS CONFERENCE
January 8–10, 2019
Nebraska Turfgrass Association
Location: La Vista Conference Center,
12520 Westport Pkwy, La Vista, NE 68128
402-472-5351 • https://nebraskaturfgrass.com/conference
GREAT PLAINS GROWERS CONFERENCE
January 10–12, 2019
A Conference for Beginning... Continue reading…
If you have a pesticide applicator license expiring April 2019 — either private or commercial, or you need to get a new license — trainings begin soon. Continue reading…
If you have a strong interest in gardening and enjoy helping others, you are invited to become a Nebraska Extension Master Gardener volunteer.
This program will increase your knowledge and understanding of horticultural topics such as:
• Best cultural practices for growing flowers, vegetables... Continue reading…
January is a good time to order flower and vegetable seeds. Many varieties sell out early.
Add garden record keeping to the list of New Year’s resolutions. Make a note of which flowers and vegetables varieties do best and which do poorly in your garden. Continue reading…
Now that it is winter, some may think the critters that bugged us through the spring, summer and fall are gone due to the cold weather. Unfortunately for homeowners and apartment residents, many insects and other arthropods remain quite active indoors during this time... Continue reading…
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS — Thursdays, Jan. 10 and Jan. 17, 6:30–9:30 p.m. Cost is $10. Must attend both sessions. Register online at http://ecrecords.education.ne.gov/Training/112623.
CHIME (CULTIVATING HEALTHY INTENTIONAL MINDFUL EDUCATORS) PROGRAM — The CHIME Program.... Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H Council, comprised of adult and youth volunteers, is responsible for determining long- and short-term goals and policy for Lancaster County 4-H. Council also raises funds by operating a food booth at the Lancaster County Super Fair. These funds help support 4-H programs... Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Susan Bulling of the Waverly area as winner of the January “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. She was a 4-H club leader for several years when her children were in 4-H. Since 2002, Susan has worked at... Continue reading…
The 91st annual Aksarben 4-H Stock Show was held Sept. 27–30 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Here are the Lancaster County 4-H livestock purple ribbon winners. Complete Aksarben results are at http://www.akentry.com/akentry/results.
Cole Cooper Market Lamb, Market Lamb, Market Beef
Sarah Dilley Senior Br Continue reading…
The Super Fair 4-H/FFA Top Animal Exhibits in the September Nebline should have listed Jaisah Huber as Rabbit Best 4 Class.
The State Fair 4-H Top Results in the October Nebline should have listed Martha Wilkinson as reserve champion in the Swine Carcass Contest.
All 4th and 5th graders are invited to 4-H Teen Council’s annual overnight Lock-In which will be held Friday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m.–Saturday, Jan. 26, 8 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. This year’s theme will be "Journey to the Stars!" Cost is $20 per person. Registrations due by Jan. 18.
The 2018 Step Forward Awards presentation was held in October. The Lancaster County My Youth Preparedness Initiative (MyPI) Instructors were the winner in the disaster volunteer category. Lancaster County was one of the counties piloting Nebraska Extension’s MyPI. Continue reading…
At Nebraska Extension’s annual conference in November, several Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County staff earned statewide Extension awards.
• Excellence in Extension Team award in the area of “innovation” was presented to the Hail Know team which included Extension Educator Tyler Williams. Continue reading…
At Nebraska Extension’s annual conference in November, the Bruce Marxsen Memorial Excellence in Instruction Award was presented to Extension Associate Soni Cochran. This was the 1st annual national award presented by My Youth Preparedness Initiative (MyPI) National for unwavering dedication and... Continue reading…
University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources honored several faculty and staff at an awards luncheon in November. Two Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County staff members were part of a team award. Continue reading…
The December Lancaster County Extension Board meeting marked the final meeting for outgoing board member Jim Bauman. Jim has served on the Board since 2013, holding offices of vice president and president throughout his entire tenure. Continue reading…
Volunteers are needed for the 2019 Earth Wellness Festival on Wednesday, March 20 and Thursday March 21 at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. For more information, call 402-441-8023 or email pwismer@lincoln.ne.gov by Feb. 25. Register at http://lancaster.unl.edu/ewf.
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County upcoming events are listed in our online event calendar. You can view by week, month, year or upcoming.
Upcoming 4-H events and deadlines are published in the "4-H - Lancaster County" weekly e-newsletter. All enrolled 4-H families who provide their email address in 4-HOnline automatically receive this e-newsletter. Anyone can view it online at the following link.
The monthly NEBLINE newsletter is published in this e-newsletter format as well as PDF format. A print version is available free to residents in U.S. postal codes: 683xx, 684xx, 685xx, 68003, 68017, 68065.