Nebraska Extension in Harlan County

06/27/2026

Picnic and barbecue season offers lots of opportunities for outdoor fun with family and friends. To protect yourself, your family, and friends from foodborne illness during warm-weather months, safe food handling when eating outdoors is critical. Read on for simple food safety guidelines for transporting your food to the picnic site and preparing and serving it safely once you’ve arrived. https://go.unl.edu/eating-outdoor

06/26/2026

Congratulations to Harlan County 4-H member, Millie Blickenstaff. Ms Blickenstaff entered her video in the Nebraska State 4 H Premier Communication Event. She has won a purple and placed in the top 5 out of the state in the junior division. Congratulations Millie!!

Millie was one of six honored Harlan County 4-H youth that qualified to compete this year at the Nebraska State 4 H Premier Communication Event last week.

06/25/2026

06/24/2026

The Office will be CLOSED July 3 in Observation of 4th of July.

06/24/2026

Don’t forget about food safety when having parties and gatherings that involve food. Nothing would dampen the celebration like making people sick. Whether you’re preparing all the food yourself, or doing it pot-luck style, there are several things you can do to reduce the risk of foodborne illness at your event. https://go.unl.edu/summer-party-food-safe

06/19/2026

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Summer show season means thousands of livestock will cross state lines as families head to junior nationals, breed shows, and state fairs. While the focus is on competition, animal health and travel requirements deserve equal attention. This year, producers should pay particular attention to interst...

06/19/2026

The Harlan County Extension Office and Harlan County Courthouse are CLOSED today in observation of Juneteenth. If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]

06/18/2026

The Nebraska State 4 H Premier Communication Event took place on Tuesday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Lincoln. Six honored Harlan County 4-H youth qualified to compete this year. In the junior division Avery Stroebel, Mack Robison and Millie Blickenstaff. Brayden Koch qualified in the intermediate division and in the senior division, Brynlee Koch and Hudson Schmidt had qualified. Congratulations and job well done to these 4-H’ers at the 2026 State 4 H Premier Communication Event.

Avery Stroebel - “My Favorite Pet”
Mack Robison - “4-H Skills from the Driver's Seat”
Millie Blickenstaff - video communication division
Brayden Koch - “Grass to Grill”
Brynlee Koch - "Digital Detox”
Hudson Schmidt - “Artificial Intelligence” plus the impromptu division

Front Row: Avery Stroebel & Mack Robison
Back Row: Brynlee Koch, Brayden Koch & Hudson Schmidt
Not pictured Millie Blickenstaff
Photo credit: Shelly Koch

06/18/2026

The Harlan County Courthouse and the Extension Office will be closed for Juneteeth next Friday.

06/17/2026

The ladies of the Harlan County Extension/4-H have been busy this month hosting a babysitting workshop, Clover Kid Workshop, South Central 4-H Camp and Inspire Academy!

Babysitting workshop attendees learned safety, meal prep, diaper changing, activities per age group and CPR.

South Central Camp youth learned or practiced their archery skills, created American themed crafts, listened to a civil war reenactment actor, shot water rockets and cooled off with water games!

Inspire Academy, Youth made 4 projects that are ready for the fair! They made custom door mats, American flag planters, name art, and etched glass!