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Animal Welfare and Current Industry Issues for Livestock ProducersFebruary 6 - West Point, NE As the world population continues to grow; safe and wholesome food production remains a top priority. It is essential that our livestock producers make themselves familiar with the perception and perspectives of animal welfare in relation to consumers, retailers, and advocacy groups. This series of seminars is designed to give livestock producers the knowledge needed to continue to do what they do best - feed the world. By attending a seminar, livestock producers will have a better understanding of:
For more information contact Lindsay Chichester, Extension Educator, at the Richardson County UNL Extension Office at 402-245-4324 or email lchichester2@unl.edu. See the attached brochure for more information about locations, speakers, topics and to register. Southeast Nebraska Beef Programming OpportunitiesWe are looking to expand beef programming opportunities in the Southeast District......Do you have interest? We can make it happen! Our team of beef Extension Educators are willing to come to your county to present a two to four hour program based on your county's needs and our expertise (see flyer). Please contact Lindsay Chichester at the UNL Extension Office at 402-245-4324 or email her at lchichester2@unl.edu for more information or to schudule us.
Radon Test Kit Information Follow-up MeetingMonday, February 27, 2012 Bring you radon test results with you!! An informational meeting to help you understand your radon test results and what you can do if your radon levels are high. Radon is a gas that can seep into your home through cracks and crevices that has been shown to contribute to lung cancer. Most homes with high levels of radon can be fixed! The program will help you understand what your radon test results mean and what to do if your test results are above the recommended action level established by the Environmental Protection Agency. For more information contact the Richardson County UNL Extension Office at 402-245-4324 or email richardson-county@unl.edu. 2012 4-H EnrollmentIt's easy to enroll in the Richardson County 4-H program. Just fill out the 2012 4-H Member Enrollment Form and bring it back to the Extension Office. The deadline for re-enrollments and new enrollments is May 15th. You must re-enroll every year that you want to be in 4-H! After a deadline, an entrant is eligible to participate, however they will not be awarded prize money or be eligible for medals. Persons interested in becoming a 4-H club leader or volunteer MUST fill out a Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Screening form. In addition to the Volunteer Screening Form, all 4-H leaders must fill out a 2012 4-H Leader Enrollment Form. You must re-enroll every year that you want to be a leader! Quilt DaysWant to learn how to make a quilt and different styles of quilts? First Saturday of the month (see dates below) Dates:
Each day plan to bring your sewing machine (if you have one), sewing supplies and a sack lunch. Cost: $50.00 for all 4 days or $15.00 per day. The workshop includes: quilting fabric, a quilting supply package and a rotary cutter. To register or for more information contact Jami Rutt at the UNL Extension Office at 402-245-4324 ro email jrutt4@unl.edu. A flyer is also avaliable to print.
L's KitchenComing to a kitchen near you - sessions starting in October! Adults: Join Lindsay to make a 2-4 course meal ($15 per adult per session) First Tuesday night of the month (January & February exception) Mark your calendars and save the date! You MUST let us know you coming by the Friday prior so we know how many persons to prepare for. For more information contact the UNL Extension Office at 402-245-4324 or lchichester2@unl.edu
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For more information contact Lindsay Chichester, Extension Educator, at the UNL Extension Office at 402-245-4324 or lchichester2@unl.edu. Become a 2012 Richardson County 4-H BoosterBy donating to the Richardson County 4-H Booster group, your name will be printed in the bi-monthly 4-H Newsletter and will also be printed on the back of each and every 4-H program cover for events such as the: Public Speaking Contest, Music Contest, Shooting Sports Contest, all Junior Fair livestock shows and much more! The 4-H Booster group increments are similar to how the hierarchy of quality is awarded within the 4-H program. Increments are as follows:
Last year we had $9,008 in donations that were used for such things as: local medals and awards, 4-H promotion, youth scholarships, 4-H curriculum, and much more!! To become a 4-H Booster simply fill out the 2012 Richardson County 4-H Booster Request Form and bring or mail it back to the UNL Extension Office, Courthouse, 1700 Stone Street, Falls City, NE 68355.
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