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Douglas-Sarpy 4-Hers Gear Up for the Nebraska State Fair | | |
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The Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island runs from August 26 to September 4, 2023.
Nebraska State Fair information, 4-H results and more can be found at https://www.statefair.org/
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Have the best lawn and lowest water bill in your neighborhood!
Join us for a free, informal program and learn how to water more efficiently, maintain a beautiful lawn and reduce overall water use.
When: September 12th, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Location: Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties; 8015 West Center Road, Omaha
Register: https://go.unl.edu/waterdogsomaha
For more information, contact John Fech at 402-444-7804 or jfech1@unl.edu
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Cottage Foods and Nebraska Extension | |
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To become a Cottage Food producer, a person must complete an approved food safety course, register with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, and follow all local, state and city regulations. Nebraska Extension administers an approved on-line Cottage Food Safety course, register using the link below.
“Cottage Foods,” are foods that are produced and packaged in a non-licensed kitchen for direct sale to consumers. The Cottage Food industry allows producers to sell their items without a brick-and-mortar store. The startup cost is usually low, since the food is typically made in home kitchens. Producers may only sell food that are non-TCS, meaning they do not have to be kept at a certain temperature for safety. For example: baked goods, plain honey, herb mixtures, syrups, coffees, teas and freeze-dried candy. To review a list of items that can be sold visit https://go.unl.edu/fy0t
Register here: https://marketplace.unl.edu/extension/cottage-law.html
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4-H Offers A Kitchen Science Workshop
In this engaging workshop, youth will conduct a series of mini food science experiments. Learn the science behind making ice cream, popping popcorn, changes in water density and carbonated fruit (Yes, CARBONATED fruit!). The kitchen science workshop is open to ALL youth 5-18.
When: Sept. 21, 2023 from 5:30-7:30 pm
Where: Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Central Office, 8015 W Center Rd., Omaha
Cost: $10
Register and pay by Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 at https://go.unl.edu/kitchenscienceworkshop
For more information, contact Ericka Murray at ericka.murray@unl.edu.
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Fall is for Overseeding Lawns
Given the drought damage our lawns have suffered in the last two years, many are in need of repair in the form of overseeding. The best time to seed cool season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue, is now until around September 15. Learn what steps to take here.
Do you have gardening and plant questions?
Our Master Gardeners are now available to answer questions from 9 am - noon and 1 - 4 pm
By phone: 402-444-7804
Email: douglas-sarpy@unl.edu
In person: 8015 West Center Road, Omaha.
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Ways to Enjoy Eating Seasonal Vegetables | |
Green beans can be purchased canned, frozen or fresh. When cooking fresh beans, cut the stem off on each end. Vary your bean dish by trying different seasonings such as these lemony green beans. | |  |
Nationally, Nebraska is one of the leading producers of corn and it's available fresh in the summer months. Naturally low in fat, and only 88 calories in a medium size cob, corn on the cob is a great addition to your plate. Learn how to select and prepare them here. | | |
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4-H's Build-A-Hut" STEM Competition
The second annual Imagine Science's "Build-A-Hut" STEM competition was held at UNO with 8 competitive teams from the Omaha Metro, Madison and Dodge Counties youth organizations.
"It is amazing!" said an adult observer. "I wish they'd had something like this when I was a kid."
"It's so great to get middle school youth on a college campus, to see the facilities, and to promote vision-casting," said Dana Bradfield of Aqua-Africa. "Throughout camp we encourage youth to stay the course with math and science when they enter high school. The Build-A-Hut summer camp lets youth experience the practical application of math and science, while also learning about risk management and the culture in another part of the world.
Check out the video of the event at https://fb.watch/mkW1ZNdHBQ/
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Community Partner of the Month: Gifford Park Neighborhood Market
Gifford Park has a local Neighborhood Market, located at 520 N 33rd St, Omaha.
This market hosts Extension's Ask the Master Gardener Tables at their market on the first Friday of the month from 5-8pm from June through September. Learn more on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GiffordParkNeighborhoodMarket/
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Backyard Farmer
Backyard Farmer is dedicated to finding solutions to your lawn and garden questions. Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts discuss and educate about insects, turf, weeds, rots and spots, landscapes, vegetables, wildlife, as well as landscape design and general horticulture topics.
Ask our experts a question here. Your question may be featured on the Backyard Farmer TV show!
Tune in and watch
NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA (CDT)
- 7 pm Thursdays
- 10 am Saturdays
CREATE (CDT)
- 4 pm Sundays
- 5 pm Mondays
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2023 Landlord/Tenant Cash Rent Workshop
This year's Landlord/Tenant Cash Rent Workshop for landowners and operators will be held on September 6 from from 1 to 4 p.m.
The workshop will cover current Nebraska cash rental rates and land values, best practices for agricultural leases, and other contract considerations. The meeting will also include information about farm succession and transition planning and offer an opportunity for those in attendance to have their leasing questions answered.
The meeting is free to attend, but registration is required by Sept. 4, 2023. To register call Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties at 402-444-7804.
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Learn more about horticulture and the 4-H programs by signing up for our Newsletters:
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Monthly Horticulture Newsletter by emailing John Fech here.
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Weekly 4-H Newsletter by emailing Rachel Wright here.
Learn more about our programs in our:
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Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties
8015 West Center Road, Omaha
402-444-7804
go.unl.edu/douglassarpyext
Email us at douglas-sarpy@unl.edu
Our south office is located at 1102 E. 1st St., Papillion, NE 68046.
Call 402-444-7804 to schedule an appointment at our Papillion Office.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made to Douglas-Sarpy County Extension at 402-444-7804 or douglas-sarpy@unl.edu
Nebraska Extension education programs abide with the non-discrimination policies of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the United State Department of Agriculture.
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