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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more