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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension

Know how. Know now.

Extension — helping you turn knowledge into “know how”

Empowering youth. Strengthening families. Advancing agriculture. Managing natural resources, creating financial security. Building successful businesses and communities.


University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension is focused on what’s important to Nebraskans.

We don’t just want you to have knowledge. We help you turn that knowledge into “know how” — giving you the confidence, skill and understanding to make a change, achieve your objectives, improve your effectiveness or make your life better in some way.

If you would like more information on University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension, contact our office:
   UNL Extension
   211 Agricultural Hall
   University of Nebraska-Lincoln
   Lincoln, NE, USA 68583-0703
   phone: 402/472-2966

Administrative Staff

Elbert C. Dickey
Dean and Director

Elizabeth A. Birnstihl
Associate Dean and Associate Director
State 4-H Administrator

Rick Koelsch
Assistant Dean

Kathleen Lodl
Assistant Dean

Keith Niemann
Director of Extension Human Resources

photo collage - extension program participants