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Cooperative Extension

This category will include the services provided through the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Nebraska that are available to the general public. It does not include credit courses or basic research programs.

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Name of Program:	4-H Youth Development	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Program is designed for children and youth, ages 5-19. Examples of specific audiences include: pre-school and kindergarten children, school age children in after school clubs, community based 4-H clubs, and students participating in 4-H school enrichment programs delivered to school children during the school.
Services Offered:	Learning experiences in eight different curriculum areas are offered in formal and non-formal settings that allow participants to complete an educational activity, reflect on what they have done and apply what they have learned to a real life situation. Opportunities are provided for the 4-H members to take leadership roles, work as a team member, analyze information, and use information technology.
Delivery Method:	Learning occurs in workshop settings in homes, community centers, school classrooms, camps, and other sites in every Nebraska county. 4-Hers also access educational opportunities through videos, satellite, computers, and other distance learning methods.
Contact:	Gary Heusel, State 4-H Program Leader University of Nebraska 114 Agricultural Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0700 Phone: 402-472-2805 E-mail: fhyd001@unlvm.unl.edu URL: http://ianrwww.unl.edu/ianr/4h/index.htm
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	4-H Youth Development	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Youth
Services Offered:	4-H Youth Development programs focus on building lifelong learning skills that develop youth potential. This extensive set of programs is designed to engage youth in healthy learning experiences that increase self-esteem and problem-solving skills. Programs address topics such as stress management, self-protection, parent-teen communication, personal development, careers, and global understanding. A wide range of content offerings encourages youth to explore science, technology, and citizenship.
Delivery Method:	In addition to faculty and staff, over 15,000 volunteers contribute to the delivery of 4-H Youth Development programs. Delivery methods include: classical clubs, school-enrichment, special interest, school-aged child care, and individual study. 4-H Youth Development programs reach more than 105,000 youth between the ages of 5 and 19.
Contact:	Gary Heusel, Nebraska State 4-H Program Leader (402) 472-2805 e-mail: fhyd001@unlvm.unl.edu http://ianrwww.unl.edu/ianr/4h/index.htm
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	AgrAbility Project	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Those with disabilities or interested in the care of or prevention of a disability. Rehabilitation from agricultural related accidents or living on a farm or ranch with a disability. Concerns of ADA.
Services Offered:	Discussions, presentations, and involvement of a peer network
Delivery Method:	One-on-one assessment, presentations, video tapes.
Contact:	Becki Koehler 2727 West 2nd Street, Suite 470 Hasting, NE 68901 Phone: 402-462-5889 E-mail: BKOEHLER@NDE4.NDE.STATE.NE.US
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Name of Program:	'Beef Basics' Home Study Courses	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	The target audience for these home study courses includes anyone who wants basic information on topics related to beef production. Enrollees have included ranchers, farmers, ag students, veterinarians, absentee landowners, feed dealers, ranch managers and employees, and agribusiness people, as well as spouses and widows who want to learn about the beef business.
Services Offered:	The goal is to offer sound research-based information in a home study format along with instructor interaction to respond to issues, questions and concerns raised by the enrollees.
Delivery Method:	Students receive a text (3-ring notebook format) consisting of 10-11 chapters, each of which is followed by a quiz which is returned to the instructor. The instructor reviews and returns the quiz to the student and encourages interaction about any concerns.
Contact:	Bud Stolzenburg, Extension Educator Cherry County Extension Office P.O. Box 48 Valentine, NE 69201-0048 Phone: 402-376-1850 E-mail: cnty2664@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Beef Feedlot Roundtable	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Cattle producers, cattle feeders, cattle industry consultants and allied industry groups.
Services Offered:	In-depth information regarding current concepts and anticipated changes in the cattle industry.
Delivery Method:	Classroom speaker presentations, including panels and informal discussion
Contact:	Terry L. Mader Professor of Animal Science/Extension Beef Specialist Northeast Research & Extension Center 57905 866 Road Concord, NE 68728 Phone: 402-584-2812 E-mail: nerc008@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Celebration of Youth: Creativity in Textiles and Design	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Nebraskans, 4-Hers and their families, general public
Services Offered:	An exhibit of 15 to 20 outstanding textile and textile-related items from the Nebraska State Fair 4-H exhibits are featured in the Textiles, Clothing and Design Gallery. Youth exhibit their work and develop an understanding of textile art and the techniques associated with presentation of their work in the gallery setting.
Delivery Method:	Exhibition, interaction with faculty and Gallery opening events
Contact:	Dr. RoseMarie Tondl 234 Home Economics Building University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68583-0802 Phone: 402/472- 2911 URL: http://www.ianr.unl.edu/ianr/tcd/gallery/celebration.htm
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Character Counts!	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Program is designed for youth and adults who are interested in promoting character development in their community. Examples of specific audiences include: teenage youth, educators, community members, members of the business community, and representatives of youth-serving organizations.
Services Offered:	Training tailored to the specific needs of the group making the request is available. Those trained will be prepared to implement character education programs in their community and get assistance in forming a local Character Counts! coalition.
Delivery Method:	Training is provided in a workshop format available at locations across the state that are most convenient. Training is also available via satellite or other distance education methods as needed.
Contact:	Kathleen Lodl, 4-H Youth Development Specialist University of Nebraska 114 Ag Hall P.O. Box 830700 Lincoln, NE 68583-0700 Phone: 402-472-9012 E-mail: fhyd009@unlvm.unl.edu URL: http://www.ianr.unl.edu/ianr/4h/character/html/index.htm
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Child Care Provider Education Program	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Child care providers, early childhood educators, foster parents
Services Offered:	Independent study courses and workshops provide training in child development, behavior management, health and safety concerns, business operations.
Delivery Method:	Regional training conferences held annually fall through spring at 18-20 sites across the state. Independent study curriculum is also available for individual enrollment.
Contact:	Dr. Pat Steffens, Extension Family Life Specialist West Central Research and Extension Center Route 4 Box 46A North Platte, 69101-9495 Phone: 308-532-3611 ext 149 E-mail: wcrc015@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Community Asset Mapping	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Community Asset mapping is a planning tool and process designed to facilitate local community planning. The target audience is rural community leaders.
Services Offered:	Educational programs training local community leaders how to conduct asset mapping and providing follow-up support for community leaders engaged in rural development activities.
Delivery Method:	Training is provided through workshops and town hall meetings.
Contact:	John C. Allen, Ph.D. Dewey Teel, Extension Educator Associate Professor Rural Sociology Antelope County Extension 58C Filley Hall Box 146 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Neligh, NE 68756 Lincoln, NE 68583-0947 Phone: 402-887-5414 Phone: 402-472-8012 E-mail: cnty3261@unlvm.unl.edu E-mail: agec008@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Adults and youth who want to volunteer for Cooperative Extension while learning about horticulture and related plant sciences.
Services Offered:	Volunteer interns are given approximately 40 hours of training in horticulture and related subjects. In return, the Master Gardener Intern gives 40 hours of volunteer service to Cooperative Extension. One can re-certify each year by taking additional classes and giving additional volunteer service.
Delivery Method:	A variety of methods are used to deliver the 40 hours of training. Classes are taught by Extension personnel both locally and via distance learning technology (satellite programs). Continuing education hours may be completed by attending approved workshops and conferences as well as the general Master Gardener training classes. Master Gardeners, along with faculty, support the long time television program, Backyard Farmer.
Contact:	Your local extension office to see if a program is offered in your county or Susan Schoneweis, State Coordinator 377 Plant Science - UNL Lincoln, NE 68583-0724 Phone: 402-472-2854 E-mail: sschonew@unlinfo.unl.edu URL: http://hort.unl.edu/mgletter.htm (Current Master Gardener Newsletter)
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Crop Management Programs	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Crop consultants, professional farm operators, the Nebraska Fertilizer and Ag. Chemical Institute affiliates, fieldmen, ag industry and growers.
Services Offered:	Develop and implement a crop management and diagnostic educational program for agricultural professionals.
Delivery Method:	Intensive two-day field diagnostic training specific to geographic areas, and in-field hands-on demonstrations of various types of crop injury symptoms and diagnosis of those conditions.
Contact:	Crop Management and Diagnostic Clinic Keith Glewen, UNL Extension Educator Saunders County Extension Office Rt. 1 Box 63B Ithaca, NE 68033 Phone: 402-624-8005 E-mail: cnty5062@unlvm.unl.edu URL: http://ianrwww.unl.edu/ianr/lanco/ag/events/cmfd/clinic.htm Crop Injury Workshops Jim Schild, Extension Educator ScottsBluff County Extension Office 1825 10th Street Gering, NE 69341 Phone: 308-436-6622 E-mail: cnty1212@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Educational Newspaper Tabloids on Water Issues (Water--Understanding a Resource and Water--Sharing a Resource), Water Center	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	General Public, legislators, policy makers, teachers
Services Offered:	Information on water issues including research, definitions, where to get information
Delivery Method:	Sixteen page tabloids published once a year and inserted into the major Nebraska Newspapers
Contact:	Steven Ress Water Center/Environmental Programs 103 Natural Resources Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0844 402/472-3305 e-mail: sress@unlinfo.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Enhancing Surface Water Quality in the Big and Little Blue River Basins	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Agricultural producers, pesticide users, crop consultants, natural resource managers
Services Offered:	Diverse information and education offerings about reducing herbicide runoff and soil erosion, including specialty training, publications, demonstrations and one-on-one meetings.
Delivery Method:	On campus training sessions, county level meetings, individual contacts
Contact:	Thomas G. Franti 234 L.W. Chase Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0726 Phone: 402-472-9872 E-mail: tfranti@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Entrepreneurship Programs	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Home-based and micro business proprietors, entrepreneurs, potential business owners, food manufacturers, and youth.
Services Offered:	Enterprise-specific educational workshops, consultations, business development programs for community groups, i.e. Customer Service and Satisfaction, etc., resource library. Complete business and technical assistance to food manufacturing participants.
Delivery Method:	Day-long programs and multi-session in-depth workshops at locations throughout the state, one-on-one consultations, lending library of business resources.
Contact:	Small-Scale Entrepreneurship Program for the Individual/Family Carol Thayer, Extension Specialist 3180 W. Hwy 34 Grand Island, NE 68801 Phone: 308-385-6420 E-mail: scrc012@unlvm.unl.edu URL: http://ianrwww.unl.edu/ianr/screc/faculty/cthayer.htm Entrepreneur Assistance Program for Food Manufacturers/Industries Jill D. Gifford - Food Industry Specialist University of Nebraska Food Processing Center 60 Filley Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0928 Phone: 402-472-5791 E-mail: jgifford@unlinfo.unl.edu URL: http://foodsci/fpc/market/fpc_mrk1.htm
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Establishing Insurance Purchasing Pools	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Nebraskans who are insurable but are uninsured or under insured. Primary target audience is young families, employees of small businesses, agricultural workers, small business owners, and home based business owners.
Services Offered:	Linkages to the formation of an insurance purchasing group enabled by LB 1222 (1994). Publications and report of progress available at: http://ianrwww.unl.edu/pubs/nebfacts/nf263.htm http://ianrwww.unl.edu/pubs/extnpubs/homemgmt/g1318.htm http://ianrwww.unl.edu/pubs/nebfacts/nf263s.htm and http://ianrwww.unl.edu/IANR/COOPEXT/EARS/DATA.SKP/ca/meri297a.htm
Delivery Method:	Informational meetings are being offered to potential insurance purchasing groups based on calls received to 800 number April 1 through August 15, 1997 (1-800-301-5031). Required minimum audience for sessions to be held in September through November 1997 is 15 persons. Efforts are being made in late summer to sustain the project outside of Extension.
Contact:	Dr. Mary Ellen Rider 130 Home Economics Building University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE 68583-0801 Phone: 4-2-472-0580 E-mail: fmcs043@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Every Woman Matters	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	This program is targeted to reach women who are ages 50 and over with information and resources to increase screening for breast and cervical cancer. Cooperative Extension provides the outreach and enrollment service to women in the panhandle region of the state while other agencies offer the same services in other parts of the state.
Services Offered:	Women who are both income and age-eligible may receive PAP tests and mammograms at minimal fee or without cost from contracted medical care providers. Cooperative Extension is one of eight agencies that partners with Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to offer this educational outreach and enrollment service.
Delivery Method:	Information about the Every Woman Matters Program is delivered in small group presentations and via one-on-one advising at health fairs, farm and ranch shows, church and civic groups, and via the news media. Enrollment may occur on-site at presentations or by seeking an enrollment packet through calling a statewide 800 number.
Contact:	Linda Boeckner PhD RD LMNT University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center 4502 Avenue I Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Phone: 308-632-1256 E-mail: hnfm015@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Extension Programming for Welfare Families	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Children, Youth, Families, Employers, Communities
Services Offered:	In order to be successful in the welfare to work program life skills need to be developed. Extension can provide a well defined curriculum and educational programming to help develop life skills such as: stress and time management, communication skills building, parenting skills, child care, family development, resource management, nutrition education, health care, financial management, anger management and abuse prevention.
Delivery Method:	One on one counseling, group education, employee training, distance learning, newsletters, radio spots, individual study (home study courses). This program delivered in partnership with state and local agencies such as the Health and Human Services System.
Contact:	Wanda M. Koszewski, PhD, RD Kathy Prochaska-Cue, PhD University of Nebraska University of Nebraska 202 Ruth Leverton Hall 131 Home Economics Lincoln, NE 68583-0808 Lincoln, NE 68583-0801 Phone: 402-472-7966 Phone 402-472-5517 E-mail: hnfm104@unlvm.unl.edu E-mail: csed006@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Family Community Leadership	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Individuals who are interested in becoming more involved in a leadership role in their communities.
Services Offered:	UNL Family Community Leadership (FCL) is an educational program designed to help meet the growing need for leadership to represent families in public decision making. FCL teaches people how to develop effective leadership skills, gain access to the public policy process, and influence decisions about issues that affect the family.
Delivery Method:	An FCL Institute is held annually in Kearney, NE. There are two sessions, 2� days in length in January and February.
Contact:	Sandra K. Stockall, Nebraska FCL Coordinator University of Nebraska West Central Research and Extension Central Rt 4, Box 46A North Platte, NE 69101 Phone: 308-532-3611 EXT 153 E-mail: wcrc017@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Festival of Color	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Consumer Public
Services Offered:	Gardening, Lawn and Garden Care Information
Delivery Method:	Research and Product Demonstrations and Evaluations
Contact:	Amy Greving, Extension Assistant University of Nebraska 377 Plant Science Lincoln, NE 68583-0724 Phone: 402-472-1640 or 8650 E-mail: agreving@unlinfo.unl.edu URL: http://hort.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Full Range Leadership	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Extension staff, community leaders, and others interested in leadership, economic development and rural development.
Services Offered:	Leadership skills extend beyond managing people and programs. Full range leadership involves coaching, listening, sharing a vision for the future of a program. Services include workshops, and consultation on using the Full Range framework to address leadership/ management issues.
Delivery Method:	Background material and workshop schedules are available through Cooperative Extension (http://www.ianr.unl.edu/ianr/coopext/coopext.htm), the Office of Professional and Organizational Development (http://www.ianr.unl.edu/opod/) world wide web pages, and through the Nebraska Network 21 office (402/472-2758 or 402/472-1692). Workshops are delivered by a cadre of extension educators and specialists.
Contact:	Daniel W. Wheeler, Professor and Coordinator Professional and Organizational Development University of Nebraska-Lincoln Office of Professional and Organizational Development 318 Biochemistry Hall, East Campus Lincoln, NE 685853-0904 Phone: 402-472-5558 E-mail: opod001@unlvm.unl.edu URL: http://www.ianr.unl.edu/opod/
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Handling Anger in the Family	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Parents, youth, families and community groups.
Services Offered:	Provide "train the trainer" training for RETHINK Anger curriculum for teens and for parents. Video-based resources available for checkout.
Delivery Method:	Training sessions, group facilitation and video check-outs.
Contact:	Anita Hall, Extension Educator Antelope County Extension Office Box 146 Neligh, NE 68756-0146 Phone: 402-887-5414 E-mail: cnty3262@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Food service managers, meat processors, poultry processors and food processors. HACCP is a food safety management tool to prevent food borne illnesses.
Services Offered:	Training is tailored to the type of food service operation (Senior Citizen, Nursing Homes, School Food Service, Meat Processors) requesting the workshop.
Delivery Method:	From one-day to three-day workshops, hands-on activities, lectures and group project exercises to apply HACCP to the participants food service and meat processing operations.
Contact:	HACCP for Food Service Julie Albrecht, Ph.D. Extension Food Specialist, Associate Professor 202 Ruth Leverton Hall University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68583-0808 Phone: 402-472-8884 E-mail: hnfm063@unlvm.unl.edu HACCP for Meat Processors Dennis E. Burson, Ph.D. Extension Meat Specialist A213 Animal Science, Box 830908 University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68583-0908 Phone: 402-472-6457 E-mail: ansc706@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	*HomeASyst/FarmASyst*	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Householders/Farm residents
Services Offered:	Educational program that provides confidential, voluntary self assessment worksheets to evaluate environmental risks of a home or farm. Educational support material is provided with the worksheets. The program will be implemented in the Fall of 1997.
Delivery Method:	A variety of educational settings such as workshops, displays, demonstrations, and mass media will be used to deliver the risk assessment worksheets. The assessments will be conducted by individual home/farm residents privately or with assistance of others.
Contact:	HomeASyst FarmASyst Shirley Niemeyer, Extension Specialist DeLynn Hay, Extension Specialist Home Environment Water Resources and Irrigation 205 Home Economics Bldg 249 L.W. Chase University of Nebraska University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68583-0726 Lincoln, NE 68583-0726 Phone: 402-472-6319 Phone: 402-472-1625 E-mail: txcd006@unlvm.unl.edu E-mail: bsen019@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Hydrologic Unit Area (HUA) Programs	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Farmers, chemical dealers, crop consultants, land managers, landowners, and others involved in agriculture production in and around the HUA areas.
Services Offered:	Educational programs to encourage the adoption of best management practices to improve in-stream water quality necessary for crop and livestock production. Focusing information on new methods of reducing nitrogen fertilizer, other fertilizers, and ag chemical uses in the HUA.
Delivery Method:	Summer field days, tours, one-on-one advising, newsletters, news releases, weather information, research efforts, seminars, workshops and informational meetings are being used to deliver the program.
Contact:	Elm Creek Water Quality Project Central Blue Valley HUA Chuck Burr, Extension Educator Paul C. Hay, Extension Educator Clay County Extension Office Gage County Extension Office 621 N. Cedar 1115 West Scott Red Cloud, NE 68970 Beatrice, NE 68310-3514 Phone: 402-746-3417 Phone: 402-223-1384 E-mail: cnty4302@unlvm.unl.edu E-mail: CNTY5032@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Internet Resources	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Public water users and pesticide applicators/users
Services Offered:	Public water users and pesticide applicators/users
Delivery Method:	Electronic websites Water Center (http://www.ianr.unl.edu/ianr/waterctr/whome.html) Environmental Programs (http://www.ianr.unl.edu/ianr/pat/ephome.html)
Contact:	Larry Schulze 402/472-3305 Water Center/Environmental Programs 103 Natural Resources Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-084 evpr003@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Just-for-Kids, Harvest-for-a-Life-Time	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Youth, Farm Safety Camps, Safety Fairs, FFA Chapters
Services Offered:	Discussions, presentations, video tapes, and demonstrations
Delivery Method:	Classroom teaching, school enrichment document (EC96-764), video tapes.
Contact:	Bernard Geschke 1824 "N" Street Auburn, NE 68305 Phone: 402-274-5737
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Name of Program:	Juvenile Diversion	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Program is designed for youth who have been referred by the juvenile court system after committing non-violent crimes such as shop lifting. The parents or guardians of the youth who choose this program are also required to attend specific sessions with their child.
Services Offered:	Training in conflict resolution, interpersonal communication, ethics, and decision making are combined with 4-H projects such as rocketry, bread baking, and gardening.
Delivery Method:	Training is provided in a workshop format available at many locations statewide. Individuals enrolled in the program are required to attend the face to face sessions. This program developed in a partnership with local law enforcement, judicial, and human service agencies.
Contact:	Gary Heusel, State 4-H Program Leader University of Nebraska 114 Agricultural Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0700 Phone: 402-472-2805 E-mail: fhyd001@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Keeping Families First	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Keeping Families First is a statewide campaign building communities where families are valued. The target audience includes: individuals, families, businesses, churches, schools, community organizations and local governments.
Services Offered:	Keeping Families First offers 4 services: forming partnerships of businesses, churches, schools and community organizations, each making a special effort to support families; increasing public awareness about the critical role families play in shaping individual lives and our community; offering educational programs, such as interactive workshops, videos, and discussion groups; improving public and private sector policies that support individuals, families; and encouraging family enrichment activities by asking families to pledge to spend time together.
Delivery Method:	Local communities form partnerships of business, churches, schools and civic organizations. These partnerships choose and implement one of the services offered meeting their own unique community needs. Printed material to assist the local partnership is available through Cooperative Extension.
Contact:
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Master Navigator	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	The program targets community members who are interested in technology and are willing to teach others in their community.
Services Offered:	The program offers 24 hours of Internet training to community members who agree to spend a minimum of 30 hours promoting the use of the Internet in their community.
Delivery Method:	Program participants attend six three-hour sessions in their community and a six-hour regional workshop. Supplemental training material and continuing support are delivered electronically via a discussion list and the World Wide Web.
Contact:	Anne Byers, Program Coordinator Center for Rural Community Revitalization and Development University of Nebraska 58 Filley Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0947 Phone: 402-472-1725 E-mail: abeyers1@unl.edu URL: http://ianrwww.unl.edu/ianr/agecon/rural/zine
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Mid-Nebraska Water Quality Demonstration Project (federally funded) Platte Valley Nitrogen & Irrigation Management Demonstration Project (NRD funded)	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Producers (particularly irrigated), fertilizer dealers, crop consultants and other ag-business.
Services Offered:	Demonstrations conducted on cooperating producers fields, field tours of demonstration sites, annual reports to producers, winter educational and training meetings, news releases on impacts of improved N and irrigation management on water quality.
Delivery Method:	Field demonstrations, field tours, winter meetings, annual reports, press releases, WEB site.
Contact:	Richard Ferguson, Associate Professor of Agronomy & Extension Soils Specialist University of Nebraska South Central ReEC Box 66 Clay Center, NE 68933 Phone: 402-762-3535 E-mail: rferguson@unl.edu URL: http://ianrwww.unl.edu/ianr/screc/Water/waterhp.htm
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	MSEA Water Quality Program	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Farmers, agencies such as NRDs and NRCS with interest in reducing agricultural contamination of ground water with nitrates and pesticides. Crop consultants.
Services Offered:	Training of farmers, agency personnel, and crop consultants. Information dissemination to the general public.
Delivery Method:	Public meetings, on-farm demonstrations, workshops, one-on-one advising, video presentations to public meetings and to distance learning programs.
Contact:	Dr. Darrell G. Watts, Extension Water Quality Specialist 230 L.W. Chase Hall UNL East Campus Lincoln, NE 68583-0726 Phone: 402-472-5814 E-mail: BSEN032@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Multicultural Leadership Development	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Individuals who are underrepresented in the public policy arena.
Services Offered:	Leadership Development Seminars for improving leadership and enhancing community leadership.
Delivery Method:	Two-day seminars are conducted in communities and are designed to meet the specific needs of the community.
Contact:	Sandra K. Stockall, Nebraska FCL Coordinator University of Nebraska West Central Research and Extension Central Rt 4, Box 46A North Platte, NE 69101 Phone: 308-532-3611 EXT 153 E-mail: wcrc017@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Navigating the Net	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	The program targets Nebraska community members and business people.
Services Offered:	The Navigation the Net program provides an overview of what the Internet is and some of the resources available on the Internet. Participants can then explore the Internet using the program's mobile computer lab or a community computer lab.
Delivery Method:	The program is delivered by on site, small group instruction.
Contact:	Anne Byers, Program Coordinator Center for Rural Community Revitalization and Development University of Nebraska 58 Filley Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0947 Phone: 402-472-1725 E-mail: abeyers1@unlvm.unl.edu URL: http://ianrwww.unl.edu/ianr/agecon/rural/zine
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Nebraska Rural Poll	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	The Nebraska Rural Poll provides an annual analysis of issues impacting rural residents lives. The information is intended for policy makers, local community residents and Extension Educators.
Services Offered:	Working papers highlighting the results of the annual poll are provided in hard copy and electronically for the public. Community workshops are facilitated by local county Extension Educators comparing local community responses with regional and statewide responses. Policy briefs are also developed around specific policy issues identified as important by rural Nebraskans.
Delivery Method:	Electronic delivery of information is available via the web page of the Center for Rural Community Revitalization and Development.
Contact:	John C. Allen, Ph.D. Associate Professor Rural Sociology 58C Filley Hall Department of Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0947 Phone: 402-472-8012 E-mail: agec008@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Nebraska Edge	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Adult men and women entrepreneurs who are considering a start-up business or may have an existing small business.
Services Offered:	The Nebraska Edge program is a state coalition effort that provides entrepreneurial training courses for the small business community. Courses are 12 weeks in length and cover topics such as, financial analysis, management team development, marketing plan development and the completion of a business plan.
Delivery Method:	The in-classroom entrepreneurial training course is offered through a local community supported coalition. An additional Internet course is being developed for electronic distribution.
Contact:	Marilyn Schlake, Program Coordinator Center for Rural Community Revitalization and Development 58 HC Filley Hall University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68583-0947 Phone: 402-472-4138 or 800-328-2851 E-mail: agec111@unlvm.unl.edu URL: http://www.ianr.unl.edu/ianr/agecon/rural
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Nebraska Beef 706	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Beef producers, veterinarians, livestock auction market operators, and livestock agribusiness people. Participants need to make application to be admitted to the workshop.
Services Offered:	Provide in-depth training on quality and consistency issues in the beef industry and insight on value differences in beef cattle, beef carcasses and beef primals. Provide a framework whereby participants in all phases of beef cattle production can implement management and production changes to increase value through improvements in quality and consistency.
Delivery Method:	The workshop occurs over three days and is conducted with lecture and laboratory exercises. Participants fabricate beef carcasses into boxed beef cuts and determine the value of the carcass from the cuts produced.
Contact:	Dennis E. Burson, Ph.D. Extension Meat Specialist A213 Animal Science, Box 830908 University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68583-0908 Phone: 402-472-6457 E-mail: ansc706@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Nebraska Turfgrass Management	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Professional Turfgrass Managers (i.e. Golf Course Superintendents, Lawn Care Professionals, School Grounds Maintenance Personnel, etc.)
Services Offered:	Professional development, pesticide certification, employee training.
Delivery Method:	Seminars, workshops, special interest sessions, research and product demonstrations and evaluations.
Contact:	Roch Gaussoin, Extension Turfgrass Specialist University of Nebraska 377 Plant Science Lincoln, NE 68583-0724 Phone: 402-472-8619 or 8650 E-mail: rgaussoi@unlinfo.unl.edu URL: http://hort.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Nutrition Education Program (NEP) for Limited Resource Families	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Youth, homemakers, pregnant/nursing teens, food stamp families, elderly
Services Offered:	Participants in the NEP program will learn the following: - how to prepare low cost, nutritious meals quickly - how to develop and encourage food budgeting practices and food safety skills - how to prepare nutritious snacks for and with your children - how to develop and encourage healthy nutritious eating patterns for pregnant and parenting teens
Delivery Method:	One on one counseling, group counseling, newsletters, mailings, and radio spots
Contact:	Wanda M. Koszewski, PhD, RD Extension Nutrition Specialist University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68583-0808 Phone: 402-472-7966 E-mail: hnfm104@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Outreach	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	K-12 school administrators, classroom teachers, and professional educators
Services Offered:	Outreach responds to the expressed needs of classroom teachers, administrators, and professional educators by providing professional development opportunities to K-12 schools of Nebraska in all areas of school improvement to more than 27,000 educators throughout Nebraska. Schools and school districts are assisted in implementing and evaluating strategic plans for school renewal. Professional consulting services are provided to schools and school districts in all areas of school renewal. Entry level assistance and support is offered to first and second year classroom teachers. Promotion of campus wide activities by serving as a facilitative vehicle for programs and conferences of UNK's students and faculty, and for members of the education profession. Providing service to schools of Nebraska by networking with school districts, colleges and universities, educational service units and governmental agencies.
Delivery Method:	By classroom study, Individualized study, and distance learning technology.
Contact:	Dr. Tom Contine, Outreach Coordinator 308-865-8813 Division of Continuing Education Education Center Building University of Nebraska - Kearney Kearney, NE 68849
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Parent Education	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Parents and caring adults
Services Offered:	Video based parenting curriculums, facilitation of parent education groups and resources for parent support groups.
Delivery Method:	Community groups, civic organizations, school sponsored events.
Contact:	Dr. Pat Steffens, Extension Family Life Specialist West Central Research and Extension Center Route 4 Box 46A North Platte, 69101-9495 Phone: 308-532-3611 ext 149 E-mail: wcrc015@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Pest Management Education	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Nebraska crop producers and those who advise them on pest management practices; crop consultants, pesticide applicators, pesticide, seed and fertilizer dealers, other agribusiness employees and master gardener volunteers.
Services Offered:	A variety of educational and training programs are offered for people interested in different crops; programs are offered at different locations and times of year across the state. Pesticide applicator training for individuals who are decertifying or seeking their initial pesticide certification. Many charge a modest registration fee.
Delivery Method:	Distance learning via satellite and videotape programming, live presentations, media, newsletters, one-on-one consultations by phone or field visits, internet web sites, conferences, short courses and laboratory demonstrations.
Contact:	Crop Protection Alex Martin, Extension Weed Specialist 362 Plant Science University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68583-0915 Phone: 402-472-1527 E-mail: AGRO151@unlvm.unl.edu Pesticide Education Larry Schulze, Extension Pesticide Coordinator University of Nebraska 101 Natural Resources Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0818 Phone: 402-472-1632 E-mail: evpr003@unlvm.unl.edu. URL: http://www.ianr.unl.edu/ianr/pat/ephome.html Integrated Pest Management-Crops Dr. Robert Wright, Extension Entomology Specialist University of Nebraska South Central Research and Extension Center Box 66 Clay Center, NE 68933-0066 Phone: 402-762-4439 E-mail: scrc009@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Pesticide and IPM Newsletter	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Pesticide applicators
Services Offered:	Single sheet monthly newsletter
Delivery Method:	Mail or internet
Contact:	Larry Schulze 402/472-3305 Water Center/Environmental Programs 103 Natural Resources Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-084 evpr003@unlvm.unl.ed
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Pesticide Container Recycling	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Local cooperatives and producers
Services Offered:	Coordination of statewide collection and recycling of plastic pesticide container sites.
Delivery Method:	Through the media both print and TV/radio
Contact:	Larry Schulze Water Center/Environmental Programs 103 Natural Resources Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-084 evpr003@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Pesticide Applicator Training	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Certified pesticide applicators
Services Offered:	Training manuals, seminars
Delivery Method:	Direct contact, mail, electronic media
Contact:	Larry Schulze Water Center/Environmental Programs 103 Natural Resources Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-084 evpr003@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Pork Central	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Nebraska pork producers and the agribusiness community that serves them
Services Offered:	Toll free telephone access Pork information clearinghouse (database of educational materials and resources) - Producer exchange (facilitate the exchange of information among producers) - Educational bulletin board (listing of local, state and national programs) - Producer arrangements (facilitate the formation of producer networks) - Management review (an in-depth review of individual producers' pork enterprises)
Delivery Method:	Answer producer questions by telephone, with published materials, follow-up from an extension specialist or educator, or e-mail. Make timely information available on the web page. Make on-farm visits as a part of the management review.
Contact:	Allen Prosch - Pork Central Coordinator 303 Filley Hall University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68583-0922 Phone: 402-472-0079 E-mail: agec123@unlvm.unl.edu URL: http://ianrwww.unl.edu/porkctr/index.html
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Property taxes and local government restructuring	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	County boards and other county officials, community leaders
Services Offered:	In-depth analysis of recent changes in Nebraska's tax system and implications for future organization and financing of local governments
Delivery Method:	Public meetings; written analysis; one-on-one advising
Contact:	Roy Frederick, Professor and Extension Economist-Public Policy 207 Filley Hall University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68583-0922 Phone: 402-472-6225 E-mail: agec082@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	ServSafe	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	The ServSafe workshop is a 16 chapter food safety certification course for foodservice managers of for-profit and not-for-profit food establishments.
Services Offered:	The workshop can be customized to meet the needs of the audience. The focus of the workshop is safe food handling to prevent food borne illnesses from food prepared in the establishment.
Delivery Method:	The course is offered in a two day workshop format and can be customized as needed to fit the audience. A certification test is administered at the end of the workshop. Continuing Education credits are available for Dietitians, Dietary Managers and School Food Service personnel.
Contact:	Julie Albrecht, Ph.D. Extension Food Specialist, Associate Professor 202 Ruth Leverton Hall University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68583-0808 Phone: 402-472-8884 E-mail: hnfm063@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Spelling Out Changes in Health Care	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	This educational program familiarizes adults with changes occurring in the finance and delivery of health care services.
Services Offered:	Published lesson
Delivery Method:	Published lesson useful for a variety of community groups. Lesson, Leader's Guide, and progress report Available on World Wide Web at: http://www.ianr.unl.edu/ianr/pubs/he-forms/hef459.htm http://www.ianr.unl.edu/ianr/pubs/he-forms/he460.htm and http://ianrwww.unl.edu/IANR/COOPEXT/EARS/DATA.SKP/ca/meri397b.htm.
Contact:	Dr. Mary Ellen Rider Consumer Health Policy Extension Specialist 130 Home Economics Building University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE 68583-0801 Phone: 402-472-0580 E-mail: fmcs043@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Team Nutrition	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Community, school children, teachers, school food service personnel, and school administration
Services Offered:	Customized training opportunity for teachers, school food service personnel, and community volunteers. The program will help children to: expand the variety of foods in their diet; add more fruits, vegetables, and grains to the foods they already eat; and construct a diet lower in fat.
Delivery Method:	Workshops, education programs delivered through the media, in schools, and at home that builds skills and motivates children to make food choices for a healthy diet.
Contact:	Darlene Martin, Extension Nutrition Specialist Northeast Research & Extension Center 57905 866 Road, P.O. Box 111 Concord, NE 68728 Phone: 402-584-2814 E-mail: nerc010@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University

Name of Program:	Water - Nitrogen Management Education	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Farmers, NRD personnel
Services Offered:	Training of farmers in irrigation and nitrogen management. Training of NRD and Extension personnel to serve as educators in this program.
Delivery Method:	Public meetings, distance learning, home study courses, workshops, video presentations, printed learning guides, coordinated study programs.
Contact:	Dr. Darrell G. Watts, Extension Water Quality Specialist 230 L.W. Chase Hall UNL East Campus Lincoln, NE 68583-0726 Phone: 402-472-5814 E-mail: BSEN032@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector:University

Name of Program:	Work and Family Policy in Nebraska: People, Business, and Economic Development	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	Employers and employees or other interested community leaders working to develop work and family policies that enhance the quality of family and community.
Services Offered:	Assessment of employee perceptions of work and family policies; facilitating creation of coalitions/task forces to explore alternatives; and advising employers/employees of resources available.
Delivery Method:	On-site advising in businesses and communities utilizing Extension Educators, appropriate agency personnel, private sector representatives, labor movement staff, etc.
Contact:	Georgia L. Stevens, Ph.D. Extension Family Policy Issues Educator 132 Home Economics, UNL Lincoln, NE 68583-0801 Phone: (402) 472-5518 E-mail: csed007@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector:University

Name of Program:	Youth Water/Environment Festivals	Classification:	1
Target Audience:	The primary audience is older elementary youth with some events being provided for junior high or high school students.
Services Offered:	Provide leadership along with other natural resource agencies to organize and conduct water and environmental festivals at multiple locations across Nebraska.
Delivery Method:	Festivals at various sites with hands-on student activities. Sites include camps, parks, lakes, fair grounds, schools and community colleges.
Contact:	DeLynn Hay, Extension Specialist Water Resources and Irrigation 249 L.W. Chase University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68583-0726 Phone: 402-472-1625 E-mail: bsen019@unlvm.unl.edu
		Sector: University