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Welcome to Saunders County Extension and 4-H!

The Extension Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Please call (402)624-8030 and you will be directed to the correct person to assist you.  

We offer a drop box on our west entrance if you need to pick up or drop off items outside of our normal hours.

Cole, Connor, Aaron, Jenna, and Sara

School Enrichment and Afterschool programs

Available for your homeschool, afterschool, or in-school programming! 

Looking for exciting activities to enhance your current curriculum? 4-H School  Enrichment, as delivered through the Nebraska Extension, offers experiential learning programs aligned with the Nebraska State Board of Education Content Area Standards in the areas of English language arts, mathematics, and science. 

 For current availability of programs offered. Visit our school enrichment and afterschool lessons brochure

Big Red Beef Talk Website Release

Livestock Systems Extension Educator, Connor Biehler, has released a website that can be found at bigredbeeftalk.unl.edu. The purpose of this website is to provide a hub for southeastern Nebraska beef producers, or those interested in southeast Nebraska beef production. This four-tab website includes everything from blogs and relevant educational materials to current markets and local weather conditions. The bottom of each tab includes news feed of the @bigredbeeftalk twitter page, the BeefWatch YouTube page, and the Saunders County Extension & 4-H Facebook page.  

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Soil Health Gap project setting up baselines and schools for ag producers

February 28, 2024
Agriculturists, from growers to livestock producers, rely heavily on the soil and its health to make their operations thrive. In a collaborative effort, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) is supporting Nebraska Extension, specifically Bijesh Maharjan, soil nutrient and management specialist’s Soil Health Gap project and Soil Health School outreach.

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Lego Mini-Play preps teams and robots for state competition

February 28, 2024
The Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff played host to the Lego White Region - MiniPlay on Feb. 24.

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From high schools to the runway: Omaha Fashion Week's showcase of emerging designers

February 28, 2024
Omaha Fashion Week’s Spring 2024 show kicked off with the future generations of fashion showcasing nearly 200 creations.

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NACEB Honors Award Recipients

February 22, 2024
A Feb. 6 ceremony at the Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards (NACEB) Annual Meeting honored 2023 award recipients for their commitment to supporting and promoting Nebraska Extension.

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