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University of Nebraska Extension
GENERAL INFORMATION
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln, chartered in 1869, is an educational institution of international stature. Nebraska, a member of the Big Ten Conference and the Big Ten Academic Alliance, is classified within the Carnegie “R1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity” category. Nebraska is also a land-grant university and a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The University of Nebraska was founded on February 15, 1869.
About Us in Kimball
About Us in Kimball and Banner Counties
Nebraska Extension in Kimball and Banner Counties delivers research-based education and information to citizens throughout the county. These educational programs, delivered via a variety of methods, are offered through a federal, state and county partnership arrangement. Our objective is to provide programs and other educational resources locally.
Our staff of extension educator and extension specialists, technicians, and support personnel specializes is providing programs throughout the county, and together with staff from all of Nebraska's 93 counties, we contribute to more than 1.5 million educational contacts each year with Nebraska citizens. Our 4-H Youth Development Program, for example, reaches more than 200 youth in Box Butte County alone. Nebraska Extension is built to provide practical education that focuses on issues which influence daily life that helps to keep Nebraska competitive in a global society. Extension Specialists and Extension Educators are committed to a theme of excellence with educational programs customized to meet the needs of Nebraskans.
NEBRASKA EXTENSION
NEBRASKA EXTENSION IN CHEYENNE, KIMBALL & BANNER COUNTIES
Effective Monday, March 23, and continuing until further notice the Cheyenne County Courthouse and all other County operated buildings are closed to the general public. The Cheyenne County Extension Staff will be working both in the office and remotely and can be reached at 308-254-4455 or email:
Office Manager: Lynn McKinney (lmckinney3@unl.edu or cheyenne-county@unl.edu)
Extension Educators: Karen DeBoer (kdeboer1@unl.edu); Laura Narjes (lnarjes2@unl.edu); and Jason Weigle (jason.weigle@unl.edu)