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Extension Highlights


Beef home study courses help improve profits in “The Beef State” and beyond
Dennis Bauer, Extension Educator and a beef home study founder, said producer profitability is the goal of the courses. Bauer estimates participants save $15 per head because of the knowledge gained and management skills learned. That’s $9 million collectively, based on the cattle owned by those who have already taken the courses.

Read more about beef home study courses and participant comments.

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EDGE knowledge increases confidence and business
Angie Peitz had long wanted to make her 18-year glass etching hobby into a full-time career, but the thought of quitting her full-time job and venturing into her own business was scary. University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension’s NebraskaEDGE course gave her the incentive she needed to start Etched Impressions by Angie.

Read more about EDGE and the entrepreneurs who have benefited from taking the course.

Use less water
Ag producers have always counted on Extension for best practices in production, tillage methods, irrigation, chemical application and livestock production. UNL is also leading the way in water research. Extension is spreading the word to Nebraskans who depend on water for their livelihood—and that's just about everybody in the state!

Read more about water management.

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Buy and prepare nutritious food
Health and nutrition are a major focus of Extension activity. Whether it's helping a family understand how to buy nutritious packaged foods, providing education on childhood obesity or simply planning meals on a budget, Extension is helping make Nebraskans healthier and happier.

For more help, please see FOOD: Cook It Quick site provided by UNL Extension in Lancaster County.
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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 Thursdays at 7:00 pm (CT) April to mid September. 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.