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NE Ext. in Douglas-Sarpy Co. News - March 2021

Community Environment Vegetable Gardening Basics

Experts from Nebraska Extension will be offering our GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series: Vegetable Gardening Basics. Classes will cover Planning a garden Prepping soil and how to measure soil nutrients Basics of garden management Cool season crops Container vegetable gardening Raised beds  Classes will be on March 20, March 27, and April 10, 2021 all at 10:00 AM. Classes are free, but registration here is required.

4-H & Youth Development  Learn How Kids Can Show Cats in 4-H!

Parents and kids are invited to join us on April 20 at 6 pm for a one hour information meeting about the 4-H cat show. This show is open to any youth ages 5-18 with a cat. It is not based on specific breeds, but the youth's care of the cat, animal's health and is a great chance for kids to practice public speaking. The show is free to enter with your $10 4-H enrollment fee.  The meeting will include 4-H sign up information and a how to show session. RSVP with your name and any questions to Mirissa mscholting2@unl.edu

Food and Nutrition Food Safety Tips for Electric Air Fryers

Air fryers cook by circulating extremely hot air around the food (also known as convection cooking). A heating element, much like a stovetop burner is situated above the food and a fan is used to rapidly move the air around the food. Food comes out crispy on the outside while moist and tender on the inside. Air fryers provide a healthier alternative to conventional frying because they use very little or no oil during the cooking process. Air fryers can be used for baking although additional equipment will be needed. Most glass baking dishes, muffin tins that fit into the air fryer basket can be used. Learn more about what you can cook in an air fryer and appropriate temperatures here.

Community Environment Turf Care and Winter Use caution with ice melt products. Overuse or misuse can really damage lawns. For more information, click here. Avoid walking on frozen turfgrass. Tall fescue and newly seeded lawns are especially susceptible to damage and may not recover in spring.

4-H & Youth Development  4-H Clover Kid Informational Meeting Youth and adults are invited to attend a Clover Kid informational meeting on March 16 at 6:30 pm at the 4-H office, 8015 W. Center Road, Omaha. There will be information for parents and a few fun hands on activities for kids. Learn about how our program can positively change your child’s life.  RSVP to Rachel at rwright4@unl.edu

Child and Youth Upcoming Early Childhood The Learning Child Team is currently offering a variety of free or low-cost VIRTUAL trainings for childcare providers. To learn more about the trainings and to sign up, go to http://go.unl.edu/onlinepd.

Food and Nutrition Selling Safe Food Cottage Food Producer Self-Paced Online Class This training fulfills the need for the accredited food safety training required in LB 304, part of the Nebraska Pure Food Act. This course is specific to Nebraska’s laws and may not reflect laws in other states or countries. More information contact Cindy Brison - 402-444-7872 - cbrison1@unl.edu Register and pay online here.

4-H & Youth Development  4-H Sign Up

Sign up for 4-H here. Families that sign up between now and our June 15 deadline will be able to get a yard sign while supplies last! For information about the yard signs, please contact Tayler Wickham <tayler.wickham@unl.edu>.

NE Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties 8015 West Center Road Omaha, NE 68124-3175 402-444-7804 Email us at douglas-sarpy@unl.edu

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