Nebraska Extension in Dakota County

04/21/2026

Teaching about dairy foods with 4th graders today at the South Sioux City-Cardinal building. Using the agciting science curriculum with a food science milk taste testing experience.

04/08/2026

Great information on gardening, landscapes and so much more.

2026 GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series will be
Wednesdays at 12 p.m. CST

Join Nebraska Extension experts for a free, interactive virtual series where you can learn and ask questions about gardening, lawn care, and more!

Upcoming Sessions:
March 11: The Road to Ripe: Growing Great Tomatoes — Dana Freeman

April 8: Vegetable Garden Insect Pests — Dr. Jody Green

May 13: Lawn & Landscape Weeds — Scott Evans

Register to get the link for the FREE events at: https://hles.unl.edu/grobigred

04/02/2026

Check out this great opportunity to learn more about home food preservation from the comfort of your own home! Register for this virtual series by visiting http://go.unl.edu/virtualfoodpreservation

04/01/2026

Time is running out to join us for the 2026 Siouxland Garden Symposium! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your first flower bed, you won’t want to miss this day of inspiration and growth.

Registration is still open, but the clock is ticking!
Deadline: Friday, April 3rd at 11:59 PM
Event Date: Saturday, April 11th

Don't wait until the seeds are already in the ground—secure your spot now and get ready to dig into some incredible sessions!

Registration Link in the comments

04/01/2026

With chick days underway at farm supply stores across Nebraska, many families and small-scale producers are preparing to welcome new chicks this spring. To help ensure strong, healthy development during those critical first weeks, Nebraska Extension will host a free webinar, “Chick Care Basics,” on April 6 from noon to 1 p.m. CT.
The webinar is free, but advance registration is required. To register, visit go.unl.edu/chickcare

03/31/2026

Master 'Ranch Ready' principles you can apply immediately on your operation by participating in the Nebraska Ranch Practicum! 🐮 Learn more and register at

03/28/2026

Happy National Nutrition Month! Did you know beef provides 10 essential nutrients, including protein, iron, and zinc? 🥩 Visit https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/nutrition for more information on the nutritional benefits of beef.

03/26/2026

Grass tetany can be a costly concern when transitioning cows to lush, cool-season pastures, but it can be prevented with proper magnesium supplementation. 🌱 Learn more at https://beef.unl.edu/going-grass-preventing-grass-tetany-magnesium-supplementation/.

03/25/2026

Introducing young children to famous artists and their artwork helps build a sense of art appreciation and sparks their curiosity and creativity. In this lesson, children will explore the work of Emma Lindstrom and create their very own abstract canvas using pour painting techniques.
Download this activity and see more at: go.unl.edu/dnd_projects