Nebraska Extension in Greeley, Howard, Sherman, Valley

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Nebraska Extension in Greeley, Howard, Sherman and Valley Counties reminds area residents that this is a good time to enroll in 4-H. Young people, ages 5-18, join 4-H to learn leadership, citizenship, and life skills through a learn-by-doing approach. In Nebraska, 4-H is present in ALL 93 counties across the state! 

Traditional clubs, individual membership, camps, school enrichment, and programs/events are all ways youth across Nebraska can be involved with the 4-H Program. Projects in the area of robotics, computers, healthy eating, fitness, meal preparation, rocketry, clothing care and construction, first aid, woodworking, animals, plants, gardening, public speaking, and many others, develop skills needed for a positive and successful future.

Do you grow fruits or vegetables to sell? Nebraska Extension supports commercial growers with resources and educational programs. The Nebraska Extension Horticulture, Landscape and Environmental Systems Commercial Fruit and Vegetable team is holding a Growing for Market half-day seminar for local producers across the state. There will be one Thursday, March 28 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the NECC Pohlman Agriculture Complex (2301 E Benjamin Ave) in Norfolk.

Nebraska Extension offers free webinars via Zoom on a variety of lawn, garden and landscape topics. Programs are held from Noon to 1:00 p.m. CT on the second Wednesday of each month. Participants may ask questions during these live webinars. Topics include:

Stay informed this 4-H season with reminders from www.remind.com. You can now sign up for your county class on www.remind.com and get reminders specific to your county. Click below for instructions on how to enroll in your county class. 

Greeley County 4-H

Howard County 4-H

Sherman County 4-H

Valley County 4-H

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