Jody Green getting ready to tape a segment for Backyard Farmer on Nebraska Public Media. She'll be talking about aphids and how they are on virtually everything this spring. Nebraska IANR Media Nebraska Extension #NebExt

🏃‍♀️☀️ Keep your family active this summer with our Summer Physical Activity BINGO! Fun, easy, and great for all ages—how many squares can you check off? ✅🎉 🎯 Download your card: food.unl.edu/sites/unl.edu.… #SummerFun #StayActive #FamilyFitness

🧀 It’s #NationalCheeseDay! Celebrate by learning The Science Behind Cheese—how it’s made, why it tastes great & fun ways to explore it with kids! 🧫🧬 👉 food.unl.edu/free-resources… Nebraska Extension

Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Volunteers enjoyed a beautiful morning and harvested 31 pounds of produce. #NebExt

Amazing turnout last night for Jody Green Buzzing Into Action: The Power of Nebraska’s Insect Pollinators Nebraska IANR Media Nebraska Extension #NebExt

🚨 The deadline to enroll in #4H is THIS WEEKEND! 🚨 Youth ages 5–18 can join a club, start their own, or enroll independently. Don’t miss out on hands-on learning & fun! Sign up now: douglas-sarpy.unl.edu/4-h-youth-deve… Nebraska 4-H #YouthDevelopment

Did you know strawberries are packed with vitamin C to help heal cuts and wounds? They're also a great source of potassium, which supports muscle function and keeps fluid levels balanced. Try them fresh in this tasty fruit salsa recipe! 👉 go.unl.edu/tmj7 #SNAPedWorks

🥬 Love crunchy veggies? Try kohlrabi—crisp like radishes or turnips, it’s great raw on veggie trays or cooked in soups & stews! 🔗 food.unl.edu/article/kohlra… 🌱 food.unl.edu/seasonal-produ… #Kohlrabi #CrunchyVeggies #EatSeasonal #SNAPedWorks

Sawflies are out doing sawfly things. They can quickly do moderate damage to landscape plants to monitor and treat as needed. #NebExt

🌿 Fresh herbs add flavor without extra fat or salt! Get tips on picking, storing & using herbs: go.unl.edu/ozmt #SNAPEdWorks

Next to water, tea is the most consumed beverage worldwide! In the U.S., 85% of tea is black—and served iced. 🧊☀️ A cold glass is perfect for summer, but brewing it safely matters. Learn how: go.unl.edu/suntea #UNLFoodSafety #IcedTeaTips #StaySafeThisSummer Cindy Brison

🔥 Grilling season is on! Whether you're a pro or just getting started, keep it tasty and food-safe. Check out these easy tips from Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner: go.unl.edu/grilling #UNLFoodSafety #GrillSmart #SummerGrilling #FoodSafety

🥒 Cucumbers are crisp, refreshing, and perfect in snacks, salads, soups—even water! Boost flavor & get antioxidants too. Store cut cukes in the fridge & eat within 2–3 days. Try this mini cucumber sandwich! 👉 go.unl.edu/7boy More: food.unl.edu/seasonal-produ…

Cantaloupe & other melons carry food safety risks. Grown on the ground, they can pick up pathogens. Once cut, low acidity helps germs grow. Handle safely to avoid illness. 🍈 More tips: go.unl.edu/melon #UNLFoodSafety

Proud to have these boys as some of our 4-Hers! Great job

We can’t wait to see you at the Douglas County Fair this weekend! 🎡🐄 Fun, food, and festivities for the whole family. Don’t miss it! 👉 douglascountyfair.org

Want to be a 4-H Fair Judge in 2026? Adults can now express interest in serving as a county or state fair judge! Fill out the form to get started with the volunteer process: 4h.unl.edu/resources/judg… Nebraska 4-H

Today Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Volunteers harvested over 350 pounds of fresh produce including 90#'s of potatoes and 15#'s of 4th of July tomatoes. #NebExt

🌿 Got lawn, garden, or pest problems? Email us at [email protected] with photos—we'll help ID issues, offer water-wise tips, & personalized solutions to boost your landscape's value! 🐛🌱 #GardenHelp #NebraskaExtension

2025 Landlord/Tenant Cash Rent Workshop Sept. 4 🕐 1–4 pm UNL’s FREE Landlord/Tenant Cash Rent Workshop and learn about cash rental rates, flex leases, crop shares & more. 📍 Douglas-Sarpy Extension 📞 Register by Sept. 3: 402-444-7804 🔗 cap.unl.edu #NebraskaAg