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Kimmel Fields Trips!
Take your class on an exciting and educational trip to Kimmel in Nebraska City. For only $5 per youth, your class or youth group will get to experience hands-on learning at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Kimmel Education and Research Center, as well as the Kimmel Orchard. Each experience will include your selected educational experience, a guided tour of the Apple Barn, and a hayrack ride through the orchard (weather permitting).
Follow this link to see details of programs or to signup...http://go.unl.edu/kimmelfieldtrips
For any additional questions, or for information about youth development programs, contact Dr. Deborah Weitzenkamp at the UNL Kimmel E
Spring is here!!! The eggs have hatched and for awhile we had baby chicks chirping in the lab at the Kimmel Education and Research Center. On Monday, April 29, the chicks flew the coop to a local farm for a more natural setting.
Butterfly Release
The magic of metamorphosis has provided educational enjoyment at Kimmel 
The educational butterfly and egg hatch projects have been coordinated by Deb Weitzenkamp, UNL Extension Educator. For more information, contact: dweitzenkamp2@unl.edu
We celebrated Arbor Day with "Birds, Bees and Flowers in the Trees"
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday, April 26, 2013 to celebrate Arbor Day at Kimmel Education and Research Center. Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild welcomed our guests and challenged everyone to look at nature, observe, and ask questions. An informative trail walk through part of Kimmel Orchard was led by Vaughn Hammond. In our lab guests found newly hatched chicks and butterflies, a project of Dr. Deb Weitzenkamp. This lunchtime learning adventure was coordinated by Deb Heidzig.
Mark your calendars!
Farmers' Market Vendors and Farmstand Owners
The eXtension Entrepreneurship webinar series is finishing the season with three presentations of interest to farmers' market vendors and farmstand owners. All webinars will air monthly on the second Thursday at 2:00pm (ET); 1:00pm (CT); 12:00pm (MT); 11:00am (PT) at https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/etc-cop.
Click here to read more....(pdf, 132kb)
What is First® Lego® League?
It is MUCH more than playing with legos...planning, brainstorming, collaborating and teamwork is what the First® Lego® League team members do at UNL’s Kimmel Education and Research Center. Teams will begin forming in August. The youth will meet after school weekly and their research, presentation and technical skills will be put to test at upcoming First® Lego® League competitions. Dr. Deb Weitzenkamp, along with adult coaches, parents and school staf
First® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology. In 1998 he joined with Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen of LEGO® to create the program, First® Lego® League, for 9 to14 year olds around the world. Regional competitions will advance twelve teams to participate in the state competition in February.
For any additional questions, or for information about youth development programs, contact Dr. Deborah Weitzenkamp at the UNL Kimmel Education and Research Center 402-873-3166 or by email: dweitzenkamp2@unl.edu
Nebraska Water Leaders Academy
The Nebraska Water Leaders Academy is a one year program that identifies community leaders and educates them about water issues and proven leadership skills. The Academy prepares participants to take active, cooperative approaches to decision making about water resource issues in both rural and urban areas. Leading academic scholars and top policy makers serve as program facilitators and mentors. Read more... (pdf, 160 KB)
The leadership component of the NE Water Leaders Academy is being facilitated by Dr. Connie Reimers-HIld, UNL Extension Educator at Kimmel Education and Research Center.
By: Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild, Ph.D.
Dr. Connie does coaching, speaking, teaching and consulting. She can help you grow your career, business, or new venture through research-based leadership and inno
Follow Dr. Connie on our blog: KimmelTV.org
Email: creimers2@unl.edu Phone: 402-873-3166
Click here for complete brochure
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
-- John Quincy Adams, Sixth President of the United States
Vaughn's Work in Afghanistan!
--Greetings from Vaughn Hammond, Extension Educator--
It is great to be back to my office at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Kimmel Education and Research Center after spending 9 months in the Paktya Province of Afghanistan working with the Nebraska National Guard Agribusiness Developme
Photo: Vaughn Hammond (in center) with a producer and an extension agent in Afghanistan.
Click here for a link for a radio interview with Vaughn Hammond.
For information and programming in Value-Added and Alternative Agriculture, including Viticulture and Woody Florals, contact: Mr. Vaughn Hammond, Extension Educator at 402-873-3166 or email: vhammond2@unl.edu
Get Better Mindset!
by Deb Heidzig ---
“I wanted to dance like I had never danced before – I had this big, hairy, audacious goal to lose 141 pounds! I knew in order to reach my goal I needed to create a dance that I would be able to do for my lifetime. For me, my dance started in my heart. Your heart has the tick that drives you! My new dance connected my heart, mind, body, and soul, which changed my life forever. I have decided never to settle for less than I can be. One must create your steps for success... Read more... (pdf, 604 KB)
For more information about programming, contact Deb Heidzig at 402-873-3166 or email: dheidzig5@unl.edu
Outdoor Classroom Produced Bountiful Harvest of Nectarines Read more...(pdf, 740 KB)
Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard...
The Kimmel Orchard and Vineyard retail store, next door to our building, is NOW OPEN for the season. Stop and see what is new in store next door.
Extension Highlights
UNL BeefWatch Newsletter
Check out the second (April) issue of UNL BeefWatch Newsletter. Subscribe to receive monthly updates direct to your email inbox.
Drought Increases Toxic and Poisonous
Plant Risk to Livestock
UNL Extension Educator, Scott Cotton is reminding producers who graze livestock on range and pasture that of one of the side effects of drought can be increased risk of poisoning from toxic plants. Drought generates increased poisoning risks for livestock due to reduced availability, timing shifts and physiological changes in the “desired” forages on rangelands and pastures. More...
Stocking Rate Lease Agreements
Stocking rate, lease rate and a drought clause are key components of a grazing lease agreement. Jay Jenkins UNL Extension Educator in Cherry County recommends that people who own grazing land and those who lease it use a written agreement that addresses these three factors… more
Annie’s Project for Farm/Ranch Women
Trigger Dates and Stocking Rates:
Drought Mitigation Cornerstones
UNL Extension Educator, Cindy Tusler is encouraging ranchers to use trigger dates and stocking rates as tools to help them plan and make choices related to ongoing drought conditions. A written drought management plan using these tools can assist producers in making decisions. More...
Programs for Communities (Free)
As a leader in your community, often you are asked to present a program to club meetings, civic groups or professional organizations. Finding information for such a program and then organizing it can be challenging and time consuming. Look no further!
Faculty from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension are providing you research-based, educational program resources free-of-charge. Information in each program is based on research from educational institutions around the world. The programs listed reflect the variety of topics which our clientele cite as issues within their communities. Congratulations on leading your organization to a greater understanding of these priorities! For lessons....
Extension Webcasts
Provides current grain/livestock market commentary and analysis; weather, climate, and soil moisture updates; practical advice from seasoned, working producers; and more.
View entire episodes or search for answers to your plant, yard, and insect problems. Watch Backyard Farmer live on NET1 April to mid September (Thursday, 7:00 pm CT).
Audio and video interviews with University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension specialists and educators on topics ranging from crop and livestock production to health and nutrition to lawn and garden care, and more.