Many families focus on starting a new school year in August by finding backpacks and filling them with school supplies. It is also important for families to focus on healthful eating and active lifestyles. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates Kids Eat Right Month every August to... Continue reading…
Let the good times grow during the Lancaster County Super Fair, August 1-10 at the Lancaster Event Center, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln. Complete information, including daily schedule, is at http://SuperFair.org. Information for 4-H/FFA exhibitors is at http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/Fair
University of Nebraska is celebrating its 150th anniversary! Join the fun by taking your photo with life-size flat Herbie Husker and posting to social media with #N150Herbie. Flat Herbie will be at the Super Fair during the 4-H/FFA days,Thursday–Friday 8am–9pm in the Exhibit Hall, and... Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H will livestream video of several events at the Lancaster County Super Fair via our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/4HLancasterNE which will then be archived! Tentative schedule is posted at http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair.
County fair season is well underway. The Lancaster County Super Fair will run Aug. 1–10 at the Lancaster County Event Center, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln. 4-H exhibits and events will run Aug. 1–4. I hope you have made plans to get out and visit the fair. If not, it is not too late! Continue reading…
4-H Council’s food stand during the Super Fair features a variety of snacks and beverages! The Clover Cafe (in the Lincoln Room) and the Horseshoe Cafe (in the Multipurpose Arena) will be open Aug. 1–4, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Proceeds support 4-H youth programs, activities and scholarships.
Lancaster County 4-H Council is hosting a Chicken Dinner on Friday, Aug. 2, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Exhibit Hall - Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room (during the 4-H Table Setting Contest). Dinner features Raising Cane’s chicken fingers hot off their food truck, tasty side dishes, dessert and a drink! Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H asks for adults and youth ages 8 and up to help 4-H during the Lancaster County Super Fair. If you or an interested volunteer would like to help, contact the Extension office at 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
Did you know there are many requirements for public water systems to monitor their water quality, but there are no such requirements for private water wells? It’s important to know about the water you drink. Nitrates above 10mg/L can be a threat for infants, pregnant or nursing women... Continue reading…
For 21 years, Soybean Management Field Days have been helping Nebraska growers stay competitive in the global market place. These events, sponsored by Nebraska Extension and the Nebraska Soybean Checkoff, bring research-based information to help soybean growers maximize productivity... Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension will present a Landlord–Tenant Farmland Cash Rent Workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1–4 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek, Road, Lincoln. Check-in starts at 12:45p.m. Please register by Aug. 19 by calling Karen Wedding at 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
It’s time to get ready — the best time of year to control those perennial, biennial and winter annual weeds is just a couple weeks away. Did you have pretty purple blooming henbit back in March and April? Ground ivy creeping through your lawn? Continue reading…
Have you jumped on the electric multi-cooker (such as an Instant Pot®) craze? These appliances are used for slow-cooking, searing, sautéing, simmering, steaming and much more. Probably the most talked-about use for electric multi-cookers is the pressure-cooking feature.
SUPER QUICK BROWN RICE PILAF
(Makes 8 servings, 1/2 cup each)
2 cups uncooked brown rice
2-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 Tablespoons minced onion
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
A disaster can happen quickly. Assembling an emergency kit and making a communications plan are two important ways you can prepare to help keep you and your family safe. For many families, pets are also members of the household and their care should be included in an emergency plan. Continue reading…
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BATS IN NEBRASKA
Bats are a likely, yet uninvited houseguest in many homes in Nebraska. Of the 13 species of bats that occur in Nebraska, very few are found in or near structures. Bats are nocturnal animals that feed solely on flying insects such as mosquitoes, beetles and moths. Continue reading…
Meet Your Yard — Learn about the soils, native plants, climate and wildlife around your home.
Be Water Wise — Water lawns only when needed, but to the depth of the root zone. Consider replacing irrigated turf with drought-tolerant ground covers.
Be a Pest Pro — Identify pests correctly. Continue reading…
Check deciduous trees for fall webworm. Use a broom or rake to get them out of small trees.
Check on water needs of hanging baskets daily in the summer. Wind and sun dry them much more quickly than other containers.
Clean up fallen rose and peony leaves. They can harbor disease and insect pests... Continue reading…
NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SELF-ASSESSMENT FOR CHILD CARE (GO NAP SACC) TRAINING FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS — Thursdays, Aug. 22, Aug. 29 and Sept. 5. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Must attend all nights. Free. Register by Aug. 16 at https://go.unl.edu/napsacc. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Susan Holland of Lincoln as winner of the August “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.
She has been a superintendent of the 4-H Home Environment, Heritage and Human Development areas at the Lancaster County Super Fair... Continue reading…
The 4-H Life Challenge contests focus on Family and Consumer Science and Entrepreneurial (ESI) project areas. The county Life Challenge contest was held on June 1. Twenty-four youth demonstrated their knowledge in the areas of foods & nutrition, personal finance, human development... Continue reading…
Congratulations to the Lancaster County 4-H’ers who competed at the state Premiere Animal Science Events (PASE) held at University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus on June 17–18. The Livestock Judging Contest consisted of ranking classes of four animals from the most to least desirable. Continue reading…
Nine Lancaster County 4-H Clubs received 2019 Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards: Bourne Equestrian, Cornerstone Equestrian, Five Star 4-Hers, Go Go Goat Getters, Hunters Pride, Joe’s Clover Knights, Lancaster County 4-H Teen Council, NBots Robostorm and Prairie Star 4-H. Continue reading…
Many Lancaster County 4-H’ers competed in the district horse show competition held in Elkhorn on June 11. All purple and blue ribbon winners qualified for the Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Show and Exposition in Grand Island July 14–18. Congratulations all who participated! Continue reading…
2019 Clover College featured 60 workshops June 18–21. A total of 185 youth participated (varying from 1 to 15 classes each) with 1,068 class registrations! New workshops included: “Ozobot Robots,” “Escape Room,” “Textured T-shirt Painting,” “Tinkercad: 4-H in 3-D,” “Quilt Blocks,” “Let’s Be Artsy.” Continue reading…
Each summer, student interns join the 4-H staff at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County and provide much needed assistance. In addition to three full-time interns helping with ongoing summer programming, this year, four interns will assist Extension Educator Tracy Anderson with 4-H outreach... Continue reading…
Jenny DeBuhr was awarded the Kathy Smith Pinnacle Award at Leadership Link’s annual luncheon in June 2019. A Lancaster County employee since 2001, Jenny has worked at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County since 2012, currently as its Administrative Services Officer. Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County upcoming events are listed in our online event calendar. 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.
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