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Have you noticed the change in weather lately? It would seem that spring is finally making its way into the Midwest.
As the temperature rises, it’s time to get outside, begin …
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4/13/23
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With the start of April, I’m hopeful that “real” spring will finally arrive and stay a while. I’m ready for my kids to spend more time outside and less time with …
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Jennifer Hansen
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4/6/23
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Sodium, one of the two ions that make up salt (sodium chloride), is an essential ingredient for life. It helps keep the body’s fluids in balance and is necessary for proper functioning of …
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Ann Fenton
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3/22/23
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Nebraska Extension is partnering with the Nebraska Cancer Coalition to heighten awareness of lifesaving colorectal cancer (CRC) screening during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March. The …
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3/15/23
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Last weekend, I had the opportunity to teach a virtual workshop about creativity.
One of the questions I posed to the attendees was, “Do you consider yourself to be …
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3/1/23
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Nebraska Extension in Wayne County has been serving the Wayne County community for many years!
While our services have rarely changed, our focus has from time to time. Late in 2022 Nebraska …
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Julie Schultz
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2/22/23
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College and career readiness have definitely become a trending focus in many school systems, often starting exposure to college and career options in elementary school.
Waiting to have …
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2/16/23
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Many people are confused about carbohydrates, but keep in mind that it’s more important to eat carbohydrates from healthy foods than to follow a strict diet limiting or counting the number of …
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2/9/23
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Every year, Nebraska 4-H Month brings thousands of young people, parents, volunteers, and alumni together to celebrate all the ways in which 4-H helps youth find a place where they belong. Across the …
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2/1/23
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Hi! I’m new here! I’m Julie Schultz and I began my role as the new 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator in Wayne County on Sept. 1, 2022.
I serve both Wayne and Pierce …
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Julie Schultz
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1/26/23
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Celebrating Nebraska 4-H Strong
Nebraska will be celebrating a strong 4-H and Youth Development program in February.
Counties across the state will be celebrating and …
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Angela Abts
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1/19/23
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The “Why” years can be rather trying at times, but what a clear sign of your child’s expanding knowledge! This is the prime time to make memories through shared activities.
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Jennifer Hansen
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1/12/23
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I don’t know about you, but this year has totally flown by, just about leaving me in the dust.
I am especially aware of it during this time of year. We are quickly approaching …
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Sarah Roberts, Extension Educator
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12/27/22
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Now is the time to start making plans for the new 4-H year. If you are new to 4-H the Nebraska Extension program would LOVE to help your family become involved as part of the “4-H …
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12/16/22
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Vitamin D needs can be sufficiently met during the summer months thanks to the sun. Just 10-15 minutes of sunlight (without sunscreen) can provide us with 10,000 IU of vitamin D, which can be stored …
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Ann Fenton
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12/8/22
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There never seems to be enough money. Whether one makes a little bit of money or a lot, we can always find ways to spend more. The more you make the more creative you are in spending.”
This …
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Kim Bearnes
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12/1/22
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The holiday season gives youth and adults an opportunity to stop and reflect on events of the past year, one’s beliefs and values, and what gives life meaning and purpose.
As 2022 …
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Amy Topp
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11/29/22
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Access to quality early childhood education is a game changer for children, families, and communities.
But, Nebraska is at risk of falling behind. Families struggle to find child care, as …
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Jackie Steffen
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11/10/22
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One of the essential parts of emergency management is preparedness and that is exactly what state and county emergency managers across the state were promoting on Nov. 10 as part of Nebraska Winter …
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11/10/22
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Voters in Nebraska and throughout the country will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8 to cast ballots for a number of contested races and amendments.
In the city of Wayne, there are two …
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11/4/22
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A few weekends ago, I took my 4-year old son tent camping for the first time.
It was in our backyard, but I wanted to make sure he would be comfortable with the new sounds and temporary …
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Sarah Roberts
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11/3/22
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In Nebraska one in three age-eligible youth take part in 4-H, America’s largest youth development organization.
Through 4-H, youth gain experiences that help them become skilled …
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10/27/22
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Most of us have done some type of a community service project. Maybe picking up trash along a roadway, donating resources for a food drive, or visiting residents at a nursing home.
This …
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Jennifer Hansen
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10/20/22
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When you think of a rainbow of colors, do you think about the variety of fruits and vegetables you are encouraged to eat daily? Or instead, do you consider a handful of colorful M&Ms, or the nine …
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10/13/22
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Now that it’s October we can really notice the changing of the seasons, and I just don’t mean cooler weather and leaves falling. I mean it’s almost Medicare Open Enrollment Season!
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10/13/22
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