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UNL Extension in Clay County

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Welcome to Clay County!

Clay County Fair - July 12-15, 2012
"Grow it and Show it"

 

Land Managers Program DVD Order Form

 

Youth Leadership Academy Applications -Due June 1, 2012

Application - Year 1

Application - Year 2

Application Referral

 

Upcoming 4-H Events


May 11 - Horse Level Testing, District and State Horse Entries are due to the Clay County Extension Office.
May 23 - Poultry Judging Contest - Nelson, NE
May 24 - Livestock Judging Contest , Bladen, NE
June 11-13 - Clay County Camp - Alma, NE
June 15 - 4-H Entry Forms, Livestock ID Forms, Fashion Revue Narritives - Due to the Extension Office
 

Giving your Best Webinar Series

A UNL Extension statewide webinar, "Giving Your Best," will help volunteers, parents and youth development professionals get rejuvenated and gain tools to better serve their organizations and their youth.  The live webinar will be May 8, 15, and 22 from Noon-12:45pm central time. 

Clay County 4-H Camp - June 11-13

Our second annual County Camp at the South Central Camp in Alma will be June 11-13, 2012.  Adams, Clay, Fillmore & Webster Counties invite any youth ages 8-12 to attend a full camping experience plus 4-H activities.  This camp is not only for 4-Her's so tell all of your friends! 

Camp Flyer and Price Information

Camp Registration Form - Due June 1, 2012 to the Clay County Extension Office

Camp Camperships

Nebraska 4-H believes that every young life should be enriched by the camp experience, and we want to make camp an opportunity for all youth.  Please contact Jill Walahoski for more information on Camperships at the State 4-H Office.  Contact Jill by email at jwalahoski2@unl.edu or by phone (402) 472-1710.  Camperships are supported by the Nebraska 4-H Foundation. 

Monsanto's Grow Communities

Farmers in Clay Clay have the opportunity to help grow their local 4-H chapters.  Through American's Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, farmers can win $2,500 for their favorite community nonprofit.  Last year, winning farmers of Grow Communities directed $402,500 to 161 4-H chapters across the country. 

The program is part of abroad commitment by the Monsanto Fund to invest in farm communities, in order to highlight the important contribution farmers make everyday to our society.  Farmers can apply online at www.growcommunities.com or call 1.877.267.3332 to apply by phone.

Extension Highlights


Rural Futures Institute

The University of Nebraska held a conference in Lincoln last week designed to bring together stakeholders interested in the future of rural America. University of Nebraska vice president and IANR Harlan Vice Chancellor Ronnie Green discusses the importance of this conference and what role agriculture plays in planning for the future.

 


 Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program

The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at UNL is designed to provide students with scholarships and program support for student courses, internship placement assistance and more. Tom Field discusses his new role as the chair of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program and experience for students in the program.


On-Farm Research Yields Valuable Data for Producerscornstalks

Numbers show that Nebraska farmers are producing more crops on less land, but farmers are still trying to grow more.  UNL Extension Educators say that with the help of those producers they can gather data to do just that.  Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator in York County, says on-farm research done with producers can be the answer other producers are looking for.   More on this topic from  KOLN-KGIN 10/11 Nebraska Central News...


 On-Farm Researchcornfield

Corn growers can take an active role in a new on-farm research project sponsored by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in partnership with the Nebraska Corn Growers Association. The goal of the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network (NOFRN) is to implement a statewide on-farm research program addressing critical farmer questions. Three corn production research topics will be targeted in 2012: irrigation - water application management; nitrogen management; and corn population study. Growers wanting to learn more about the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network and how to participate should contact Glewen at 402-624-8030 or kglewen1@unl.edu or Gary Zoubek at 402-362-5508 or gzoubek1@unl.edu. For information on past on-farm research results and information about the 2012 initiative, visit the CropWatch: Farm Research website .

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events
May 16, 1:00 PM , 
Platte County Extension Office
May 17, 9:00 PM , 
Lancaster County Extension Office
May 19, 8:30 AM , 
Washington County Extension Office
May 23, 1:00 PM , 
Nuckolls County Fairgrounds
May 24, All Day , 
Webster County Fairgrounds

UNL Clay County Facebook

@jenreesources Twitter Account

May 16, 3:19 PM
Receiving ? on this! RT @unl_cropwatch: Rootworm Egg Hatch has Begun in #corn in Southeast #Nebraska #plant12 http://t.co/7GIxX9zf
May 16, 9:01 AM
Blog: Future of #Rural America #farm #RFC2012 #agchat #plant12 #ag http://t.co/fA4lQdWT
May 15, 11:12 PM
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May 15, 11:48 AM
Great day 2 b out looking at fields even though mostly crusting issues #plant12
May 14, 11:34 PM
Blog: Future of #Rural America #farm #RFC2012 #agchat #plant12 #ag http://t.co/fA4lQdWT
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Extension Webcasts

MJ logo Market Journal
Provides current grain/livestock market commentary and analysis; weather, climate, and soil moisture updates; practical advice from seasoned, working producers; and more.

BYF logo Backyard Farmer
View entire episodes or search for answers to your plant, yard, and insect problems. Watch Backyard Farmer live on NET1 April to mid September (Thursday, 7:00 pm CT). Backyard Farmer Extra airs every Saturday morning during the season at 8:30 am (CT).

Ag Almanac logo Ag Almanac
Audio and video interviews with University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension specialists and educators on topics ranging from crop and livestock production to health and nutrition to lawn and garden care, and more.

WebVideo
A number of UNL-Extension video programs are archived and available for viewing. Topics include water management, crop and livestock production and rural entrepreneurship.