Nebraska Extension has eight key programming impact areas. These programming areas include:
•Agriculture Economics;
•Beef Systems;
•Community Environment;
•Early Childhood;
•Food Nutrition and Health;
•4-H and Youth Development;
•Rural Prosperity Nebraska;
•Water and Integrated Cropping Systems.
Nebraskans can count on Nebraska Extension to connect with their families, children, businesses and communities by being:
•Uniquely Local and delivering the resources of the University of Nebraska to all 93 Nebraska Counties.
•Collaborative in partnering with you to make a positive impact on complex issues.
•Relevant in leveraging the strengths of Nebraskans and their University to make a difference in the lives and livelihoods of people in our state.
•Accountable in returning Nebraskans’ investment in their University directly to their counties and communities.
•Research-Based in sharing scientifically sound insight to help Nebraskans make better informed decisions with greater confidence.
•Inclusive in serving every person and every interaction with honor and respect.
•Innovative in challenging ourselves to take a “what if?” and “why not?” approach to problem-solving.
Nebraska Extension engages with Nebraskans wherever they are, connecting them with the resources, research and innovation of the University of Nebraska. Nebraskans turn to Extension to strengthen their families, inspire their communities, empower young people, conserve and protect natural resources, and advance their farms, ranches, and businesses. Some of the Extension Highlights that have taken place during the 2021 programming year include:
•Agriculture Economics-112,000 page views at cap.unl.edu, the portal for the new Center of Agricultural Profitability which focuses on financial sustainability of Nebraska crop and livestock operations.
•Beef Systems-The average value to beef operations as reported by Beefwatch webinar participants was $26,000.
•Community Environment-156 certified pollinator habitats were established in 22 counties, with 77 percent increasing their plant abundance and diversity.
•Early Childhood-19,000 Nebraska children reached through 4,000 childcare providers participating in Nebraska Extension professional development programs.
•Food Nutrition and Health-350+ Nebraskans completing a food safety course in response to the new Nebraska Cottage Food Law.
•4-H and Youth Development-There were 2,650 Nebraska high school students who took part in the Next Chapter Nebraska college-readiness program.
•Rural Prosperity Nebraska-73 Nebraska communities received $1.6 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for infrastructure improvements due to support and encouragement by Extension educators’.
•Water and Integrated Cropping Systems-The total value of Soybean Management Field Days as identified by 2021 attendees was $12.7 million.
Find out more information about Nebraska Extension programs as extension.unl.edu.
April 2022 Calendar
April 1: Public Speaking Contest Registration due.
April 2: Clover Kids Meeting.
April 4: Public Speaking Contest.
April 11: Next Chapter Registration due.
April 15: Next Chapter Levels 1 & 2.
April 18: 4-H Council Meeting.
April 29: Arbor Day (Office Closed).
