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The Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards
Nebraska 4-H FoundationThe Nebraska 4-H Foundation and the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) are pleased to again offer The Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards sponsored by the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) which recognize 4-H clubs for the work of the individuals in the club and the community service work of the entire club. Twenty-five clubs have been recognized each year since 1997. Recognition is in the form of $500 checks issued to the club's treasury to be used as described in the award application form completed by the club. A public presentation is made to representatives of the club by the Governor of Nebraska and NIFA officials.  

The application deadline is March 2, 2010.
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Join 4-H

Join 4-H for the 2010 year!

Douglas/Sarpy 4-H will not be mailing 4-H enrollment forms out to current members this year. Instead forms are available on-line as well as at the central or south office.


Dream Garden Raffle2010 Dream Garden Fundraiser
Top three prizes are unique and stunning terra cotta planters.

Raffle tickets: $5.00
Drawing: May 3, 2010
For Information Call: 444-7804
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Proceeds to Friends of Extension & 4-H
Douglas/Sarpy County Friends of Extension


Gardening Seminar
Gardening Seminar

Discover your creativity and how to put it to work in the garden at a seminar on using art in container gardens and in landscaping.


Date:
April 24, 2010, 10 a.m. to Noon
Location: Douglas/Sarpy Extension Office, 8015 West
Center Road.
Presenter: Kathleen Cue, Extension Associate-Horticulture.
Admission: A non-perishable food item for the Omaha Food Bank.
Gifts for first 50 attendees!


ProHort Education Program ProHort Education
This horticulture education program is for garden center employees or anyone wanting to obtain in-depth information about gardening, landscaping, lawn care, etc. Participants who attend all classes and pass a proficiency test will receive a Certificate of Completion of ProHort Education, which can be displayed in their place of business.

Space is limited so register today!
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Central Office
8015 West Center Rd, Omaha, NE
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South Office
1261 Golden Gate Drive Ste 4E, Papillion, NE
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Pesticide Education and Resources
Diabetes from the Ground Up
ServSafe Food Safety Training
4-H Quilting Classes

Drinking Water Bacteria Warning
Pandemic Flu Resources
West Nile Virus
EDEN (Extension Disaster Education Network)
  Drought Resources
Nebraska Water
METH Resources
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Control Diabetes for Life


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