Nebraska Extension in Madison County

05/29/2026

Cool Opportunity Right here in Norfolk!

🌱Rooted in Nebraska
Have you ever wondered why plants are important to Nebraska? Come to the 2nd annual Northeast Nebraska Education Compact Middle School STEM Camp at Northeast Community College to explore and find out the answer to WHY plants play an integral role in our everyday lives. Tour the Urban Farm, how we feed plants to animals, and learn about how plants play a role in medicine and soil health. Don’t wait to sign up as last year’s camp filled up quickly with only 40 spots.
Students who are entering 6, 7, 8th grades Fall 2026 can sign up. The camp will be on June 26, 2026 at the at Northeast Community College's Agriculture Complex Camp Registration Link: https://yns.nebraska.edu/gain-hands-on-experience-in-stem/summer-camps/rooted
Registration closes June 12, 2026.

Have you ever wondered why plants are important to Nebraska? Come to the 2nd annual Northeast NE Education Compact Middle School STEM Camp at Northeast Community College to explore and find out the answer to WHY plants play an integral role in our everyday lives.  Tour the Urban Farm, how we feed p...

05/27/2026

Join this FUN one-day camp to explore agriculture and technology through the creation of virtual reality (VR) tours. Participants will learn about local agriculture as well as Hawaii and Alaska, create tours, and publish their work for public viewing. You will also have the chance to immerse yourself in local agriculture and ask questions of ag professionals while learning about both VR Tour creation and innovative agricultural and research practices.

WHO: Youth going into grades 7th grade and up!

COST: $25 (includes lunch, Hawaiian and Alaskan snacks, and supplies for all activities)

WHEN: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:
June 1st at West Central Research Extension, Education Center (North Platte)
June 2nd at Panhandle Research Extension, Education Center (Scottsbluff)
June 3rd at US Meat Animal Research Center (Clay Center)
June 4th at Haskell Ag Lab (Concord)

Registration submitted by Monday, June 1st at noon.
Register at https://go.unl.edu/ag360 or use QR Code
Space is limited to 40 participants at each site.
Questions? Reach out to Brandy at (402) 759-3712 or [email protected] or Sarah at (308) 772-3311 or [email protected]

05/22/2026

Attention 4H families…

Madison County fair Fun Passes are only on sale until June 1. After June 1, you will only be able to order individual tickets for the evening events! Get your tickets online or at the Fair office. 

05/22/2026

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05/21/2026

05/15/2026

County fairs offer farmers, ranchers and rural residents a chance to gather, socialize, compete and celebrate farm life.

05/03/2026

04/22/2026

🎥🗣️We had a great turnout for our 2026 Speech and Presentation Contest this year! We congratulate and thank all of our 4-H youth for their talent, time, and hard work!

04/21/2026

Congratulations to Franklin Polacek from Madison County! Franklin was chosen as one of the Outstanding Youth Volunteer award recipients. 🍀
Franklin's favorite memory as a 4-H volunteer: "My favorite memory as a 4-H volunteer was teaching over one-thousand 2nd and 3rd graders about poultry at the Madison County Ag Literacy Festival. It is really fun helping younger kids learn where their food comes from and why agriculture is important. I liked seeing them get excited and ask questions while we learned together. I also love volunteering at the State Fair hog show."
Franklin encourages younger 4-H'ers to be Beyond Ready by mentoring, teaching skills like animal showing, and building confidence in youth. "As a volunteer, I create a positive environment and encourage participation in projects and real-world experiences like building and service projects. I lead by example and show how 4-H skills can be used in everyday life."
Thank you, Franklin!

04/20/2026

Join us in Norfolk THIS Friday!

Join us on Friday, April 24 from 7–9 AM for a free drive-thru breakfast and information on cancer prevention and screening.
Norfolk: Prime Stop South - 1201 Prime Stop Way, Norfolk, NE 68701

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in Nebraska, and many adults are not up to date on recommended screenings despite the fact that early detection can significantly improve outcomes.

At each site, you’ll receive a simple screening checklist, information on local resources, and support if you are overdue for screenings.
This event is made possible through a partnership between Nebraska Medicine, the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Nebraska Extension, and local community partners.
Find a location near you: Go.UNMC.edu/Breakfast