Nebraska Extension - Platte County

08/22/2026

08/19/2026

Let’s Go Outside – We Can Dig It! | Harvest Time! 🧺
Look for ripe fruits and vegetables and help gather them together. Sorting, washing, and celebrating the harvest builds pride and responsibility.
Book suggestion: Fall Harvest Fun by Martha E.H. Rustad helps children connect growing food to family meals.
Download the guide at – go.unl.edu/lgo_harvest

08/18/2026

Learn how propane-fueled flame w**ding can be part of an effective w**d management strategy at the 2026 Nebraska Flame Weeding Workshop on Aug. 20 at the UNL Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Ithaca, Nebraska.

This hands-on workshop features live demonstrations, the latest university research on more than 20 w**d species, and practical recommendations for corn, soybean, sorghum, wheat, sunflower, alfalfa and more. Hear directly from local organic producers about how they use flame w**ding on their farms.

Space is limited to 40 participants. Registration is $150 and includes workshop materials, lunch and a flame w**ding manual.

Register today at go.unl.edu/2026-flamew**ding-workshop. Nebraska Extension Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

08/15/2026

Nebraska Extension has developed a distillers grains directory for beef producers across Nebraska and the surrounding region. Connect with suppliers of distillers grains and explore available products: https://beef.unl.edu/nebraska-distillers-grains-resource-directory/

08/12/2026

Let’s Go Outside – We Can Dig It! | Snip, Smell, and Taste! 🌿
Explore herbs by touching, smelling, and gently snipping leaves. Children learn how herbs are used for cooking while practicing careful observation.
Book suggestion: Rosemary the Helpful Herb by Spring Fornell pairs well with this sensory experience.
Download the guide at – go.unl.edu/lgo_herbs

08/12/2026

Celebrate the people and experiences that help Nebraska youth become Beyond Ready at 4-H Day at the Nebraska State Fair on Sunday, August 30, from 2–4 p.m. in Raising Nebraska! Enjoy interactive activities, a 4-H photo booth, complimentary UNL Dairy Store ice cream (while supplies last), and help recognize outstanding volunteers and members of the Nebraska 4 H Leadership Academy during the 3 p.m. program. Purchase discounted August 30 gate passes for teens and adults (service fee applies; limit two tickets per purchase) in advance at http://go.unl.edu/2026nsf4hdaypasses and join us for an afternoon of 4-H fun and celebration!

08/09/2026

Complete online entries at https://www.statefair.org/livestock-exhibitors/4-h-ffa-exhibitors/

08/09/2026

Go to platte.unl.edu for job description and application.