Nebraska Extension in Keith & Arthur Counties

06/02/2026

Weather-related livestock sales can create tax consequences for producers after drought, wildfire or other disasters. Understanding deferral options, casualty loss rules and recordkeeping needs can help farms and ranches plan for recovery.
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Producers who sell livestock because of drought, wildfire or other weather-related conditions may have tax deferral options, but planning and records matter.

06/02/2026

🚨DEADLINE EXTENDED 🚨

Want to learn about showing rabbits and poultry? You still can sign up for the June 4-H Discovery Program: Showing Rabbits & Poultry!

Participants will learn about rabbit and poultry showmanship, how to get animals show-ready, and rabbits can even get tattooed if needed.

📍 Keith Co Fairgrounds – June 10, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Arthur Veterans Hall – June 11, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM

💲 Fee: $5
🗓 Deadline EXTENDED: June 5, 2026 @ Noon

Register here: https://go.unl.edu/3d9g

If you have questions, please call (308) 284-6051. We hope to see you there!

06/02/2026

Nebraska Farm and Ranch Divorce Cases: A Program Needs Assessment
Thursday, June 4 at 11am MT
While farm divorce has long been a complex reality, the professional tools used to navigate it have remained largely generic. This session presents the findings of a midwestern program needs assessment designed to identify the specific gaps in service delivery for agricultural families in the family court system from the perspective of mediators and attorneys.
Presenters: Jessica Groskopf, extension agricultural economist, UNL, and Linda Reddish, Early Childhood extension educator, UNL.
Register: https://events.unl.edu/cap/upcoming/
Click the link below to register, to see the schedule and past webinar recordings: https://cap.unl.edu/webinars/
"Center for Agricultural Profitability" main page: https://cap.unl.edu/

06/01/2026

🐄🐑🐖 Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program – Year 5! 🐐🐔
The Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program is back for its fifth year, recognizing youth who go above and beyond in their livestock projects! This program promotes learning in selection, production, leadership, and exhibition across all livestock species.
🔹 Open to enrolled 4-H livestock youth
🔹 Species include beef, sheep, swine, meat goat, dairy, rabbit, poultry.
🔹 Three achievement levels: Junior, Intermediate, Senior
🗓 Apply by June 15
🗂 Plans & Reports due August 1
🏆 Members of Excellence will be recognized at the Nebraska State Fair Grand Drive.
👉 Learn more & apply here: https://go.unl.edu/lap

06/01/2026

🍀🦕🌴Time is running out, sign up info below for this special program at Arthur County Library! 📚🦖🍀

The Nebraska 4-H Reading Connection in Arthur for "UNEARTH a STORY" will be begin this Wednesday and the adventures continue June 23rd and July 7th! The programs will be from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Arthur County Library. No registration fees!

To sign up, please fill out the form using the link: https://go.unl.edu/i84h

Call the Extension Office at 308-284-6051 or email [email protected] with questions.

05/29/2026

Tuesday’s 4-H Discovery Program was a great success! Youth learned about sustainability and creative ways to reuse old clothing while creating beautiful denim flowers to exhibit at the fair. 👖

A huge thank you to MaKenzi’s Boutique for collecting and donating the jeans used for this project. Your support helped make this hands-on learning experience possible!

05/28/2026

Just a reminder to sign up for our June 4-H Discovery Program: Showing Rabbits & Poultry!

Participants will learn about rabbit and poultry showmanship, how to get animals show-ready, and rabbits can even get tattooed if needed.

📍 Keith Co. Fairgrounds – June 10, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Arthur Veterans Hall – June 11, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM

💲 Fee: $5
🗓 Registration deadline: June 1, 2026

Register here: https://go.unl.edu/3d9g

If you have questions, please call (308) 284-6051. We hope to see you there!

05/28/2026

📣📅REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TOMORROW!! 📅📣
Get Crackin' Workshop - 6/5
Learn the steps in making homemade crackers.
Workshop will be taught by Brenda Aufdenkamp- UNL Food, Nutrition, & Health Educator.
Who: Ages 8-18
When: June 5, 2026; 1pm-4:00pm
Where: Keith Co. Fairgrounds- Activity Building
Cost: $5
Register By: 5/29 by calling (308)284-6051

05/27/2026

Due to very low enrollment, the Paxton YQCA training scheduled for this Thursday has been canceled.

Youth members can still complete their YQCA certification online by registering through the YQCA website. https://yqcaprogram.org/

Please contact the office if you have any questions or need help with online registration. As a reminder it must be completed by June 15th!

05/27/2026

How Financial Analysis Can Assist Your Operation

Thursday, May 28 at 11am MT

Every operation is different, but many producers face similar questions:
• Can I restructure debt and improve cash flow?
• Should I refinance equipment or land?
• How do I position the operation for the next generation?
• What changes can improve profitability without sacrificing growth?
• What happens if commodity prices stay low another year?

This webinar will include a simple case study example showing how sharing your numbers can help uncover realistic strategies and opportunities for your operation. It will also introduce a new financial analysis program for producers available through the Center for Agricultural Profitability at UNL.

With David Haupt, Financial Analyst, UNL Center for Agricultural Profitability; and Anastasia Meyer, Extension Agricultural Economist, UNL Center for Agricultural Profitability.

Register: https://events.unl.edu/cap/upcoming/

Click the link below to register, to see the schedule and past webinar recordings: https://cap.unl.edu/webinars/
"Center for Agricultural Profitability" main page: https://cap.unl.edu/