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Urban Programs Highlights
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Web-Based Information
Since its beginning, Cooperative Extension has delivered research-based knowledge to communities through direct teaching and publications. We still do. But over the years, new technologies have provided Cooperative extension additional methods of helping people put knowledge to work. MORE (.pdf file) |
Growing H.O.P.E. Hunger Prevention Project
University of Nebraska Extension in Douglas/Sarpy Counties created the Growing H.O.P.E. (Helping Omaha's People Eat) Hunger Prevention Project to better assist Omaha's urban community. This garden was made possible by matching UNL Extension resources with community partners. MORE (.pdf file) |
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Getting On The Right Track With Ag Awareness
The five day Ag Awarness Festival at the Agricultural Research and Development Center (ARDC) reaches up to 950 fourth-graders, primarily from Douglas, Sarpy and Saunders Counties. Almost 6,800 students have attended the ARDC festival since 1996. Over 1,300 youth have attended the spring festival at the Lancaster County Events Center. MORE (.pdf file) |
Education About Watersheds Protects Urban Lakes
The Omaha Metro Area Lakes were built primarily for flood control but their use for recreational activities has increased as the population has increased. These valuable metro lakes are impaired due to sediment and nutrient runoff pollution. Rainfall, melting snow and excess runoff water from our homes and streets carry sediment and other pollutants into storm drains. Cooperative Extension serves as the catalyst to coordinate a joint educational effort by federal, state, district and local entities involved with storm water management in Omaha. MORE (.pdf file) |
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