Impacts

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Extension professionals work shoulder-to-shoulder with Nebraskans to protect natural resources, improve and manage landscapes, address bug-related issues, and grow safe, nutritious food. Through Extension experts and resources, Nebraskans have what they need to make well-informed decisions related to their surroundings, their health, their families, and their hometowns.

 

Creating a Sustainable Future

Nebraska Extension is an integral partner in helping Nebraska live up to its well-earned reputation as “The Good Life.”

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2023 Impacts

1,570

4-H youth participated in the Special Garden Project to grow something new and exciting. 

HLES 2023 Special Garden Project

$885,00

Estimated public value thanks to 30,000 hours volunteered by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers across Nebraska. 

HLES 2023 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer impact.

60,000

Nebraskans reached through direct programming, digital & print articles, radio, TV appearances and other programming avenues.

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4,750

Learners of all ages reached through tick safety programming. 

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