UNL Extension - Webster County
December Newsletter 2020
Nebraska Extension in Webster County Newsletter
Welcome to the Webster County Extension Newsletter! This newsletter contains information regarding upcoming programming in all areas of Nebraska Extension. This will be separate from the Webster County 4-H Newsletter to provide information to clientele interested in extension programming outside of 4-H. We hope this is convenient way to keep everyone in the loop on upcoming opportunities in Nebraska Extension. We hope you enjoy this newsletter!
Sincerely,
The Webster County Extension Staff
Upcoming Events
Important Dates to Remember:
- December 1st: Cattleman's College
- December 23rd: Office Closed
- December 24th: Office Closed
- December 25th: Office Closed
- January 1st: Office Closed
- January 28th: Cow/Calf College
- February 4th: Pesticide Training in Blue Hill
- February 18th: Pesticide Training in Bladen
The Webster County Courthouse and Extension Office is back open to the public. No appointment is needed to visit.
Farmer's and Rancher's Cow/Calf College
UNL South Central Beef Extension Facebook Page
Farmers and Ranchers College: Weather & Economics Unplugged
NOTE: Due to current directed health measures, Dec. 10th will be online only!
- December 10, 2020 - Farmers & Ranchers College Weather & Economics Unplugged w/ Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of AAEC, VA TECH & Eric Snodgrass, Principal Atmospheric Scientist for Nutrien Ag Solutions
This program will be available online from 9:15 am - 12:00pm. REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME and download the "zoom" app to your device.
In collaboration with the Nebraska Soybean Board
Free Midwinter Grain Management Session
You are invited! On Thursday, January 7th, the Grain Handling Safety Coalition is presenting a FREE Midwinter Grain Management session [eventbrite.com] that you can participate in from anywhere. To register, simply click here [eventbrite.com] and be sure to share widely to ensure everyone has access to these resources. Learn about commodity care and employee safety during the winter months, through demos and presentations from skilled industry leaders! This training session will begin at 10AM CST and will be finished by 12:15PM CST.
Hay Probes
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Hall County
"The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)and the Nebraska Forest Service (NFS), confirmed the first discovery of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Hall County. EAB, an invasive beetle that attacks and kills ash trees and was first found in Nebraska 2016."
Check out more information by clicking the link below.
Nebraska Master Gardener Training
EAT Family Style
EAT Family Style @ Home is all about making mealtimes engaging and positive for you and your family. Creating memorable mealtimes is valuable for healthy relationships, and more importantly, attainable! Let’s create long-lasting healthy habits and have fun while doing it. Visit https://go.unl.edu/eatathome for more information. #NebExt #familydining
Check out the EAT Family Style @ Home teaser video: https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/14854
Fit and Healthy Kids Series – Keeping Kids Safe
Adults play a significant role in setting the stage for young children's lifelong learning, discovery, and success. Visit https://child.unl.edu for more resources and www.BrainInsightsonline.com
#justrighttlc @UNLExtensionTLC
Los adultos juegan un papel importante en preparar el escenario para el aprendizaje, descubrimiento y éxito de toda la vida de los niños pequeños. Visite https://child.unl.edu para obtener más recursos y www.BrainInsightsonline.com
#justrighttlc @UNLExtensionTLC
Learning Child On-Lline Professional Development Offerings
Nebraska Extension Learning Child Educator Lynn DeVries invites all early childhood professionals, childcare providers, and teachers to check out the 2020-2021 on-line professional development calendar. Lynn is working on scheduling a program December 17 on Managing Holiday Stress for Teachers, and January 7, Mindful Self-Care in Early Childhood settings.
All of the on-line programs are automatically approved for professional development hours through the department of education. You may access The Learning Child training calendar and links to register at https://unl.box.com/s/n8c0o6lp7m1lz7qlzq7o4suiavwnivs1
Rural Prosperity - Nebraska
Webster County 4-H Newsletter
Regional Experts
The Webster County Extension Office will be closed December 23, December 24th, December 25th, and January 1st. Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!
Meet Our Staff!
Sydney O'Daniel
Email: sydney.odaniel@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/
Location: 621 North Cedar Street, Red Cloud, NE, USA
Phone: 402-746-3417
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCBeefExtensionUNL
Alexa Pedersen
Email: alexa.pedersen@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/
Location: 621 North Cedar Street, Red Cloud, NE, USA
Phone: 402-746-3417
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WebsterCoExtNE
Katie Bolte
Email: katie.bolte@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/
Location: 621 North Cedar Street, Red Cloud, NE, USA
Phone: 402-746-3417
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WebsterCoExtNE
Beth Janning
4-H Youth Development Educator
Adams/Webster Counties
Email: elizabeth.janning@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/
Location: 621 North Cedar Street, Red Cloud, NE, USA
Phone: 402-746-3417
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WebsterCoExtNE