 How
does the University of Nebraska
Impact Dakota County?
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University of Nebraska
Extension in Dakota County
The University of Nebraska's presence in Dakota County
is through Extension. Educational opportunities come via:
- Classes
- Media releases
- Newsletters
- Publications, Satellite Seminars and University
Classes (undergraduate and graduate)
- Health Fairs
- County Fair
- Ag Days
- Special Events
- Small and Large Group Presentations
- Community and Advisory Committees
- Personal consultations
- Collaboration and Networking
Financing is shared by the Federal Government, the
University of Nebraska and Dakota
County
Some programing is listed below (more information is
available via our home page, linked above and below or by calling or
office).
Youth Development &
Education
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4-H |
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| Volunteer Adult and Older Youth
Leadership |
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| School Enrichment (science &
forestry programs) |
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| Youth Leadership Development |
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| Special Project Programs |
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| Science Education (Water Quality
Festival for 5th graders
including Dakota County Schools) |
Agriculture
Profitability & Education
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Pesticide Training (trained 450
applicators) |
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| Crop Reserve Program |
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| Horticulture (including South Sioux
City Arboretum) |
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| Master Gardener Program |
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| Crop Management Education |
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| Youth Farm Safety |
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| Youth Hazardous Occupation Training |
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| Youth Agricultural Marketing Seminar |
Satellite Classes &
Seminars
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University Graduate Level Classes |
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| Satellite/Online Seminars |
Nutrition Education
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Federally Funded Nutrition Education
Program
(reaching 275 individuals)
Includes school and pre-school programs
and Adult Nutrition classes
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| ServSafe -- Restaurant/Food Managers
Food Safety Class |
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| Super Safe Mark -- Grocery
Store/Food Managers Food Safety Class |
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| Youth Food Safety/Nutrition classes in
schools and pre-schools
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Family Education
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Annual Tri-State Child Care Provider's
Conference (350 Providers per year) |
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| Financial Education in the school
system. |
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Community Development
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Family Community Leadership Educational
Programs |
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| Waste Management & Recycling |
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| Mid-States Economic Development
Conference in March |
For more information on these or any other programming,
contact:
University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension in Dakota County
P.O. Box 129, Lower Level - Courthourse
Dakota City, NE 68731
Phone 402-2140
Fax: 402-987-2160
E-Mail: dakota-county@unl.edu
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