Plan to attend the Haskell Ag Lab’s Soil Health School August 1-2 in Concord, NE.
The Haskell Ag Lab Soil Health School is a collaborative event with Nebraska Extension, North Central Region’s Soil Health Nexus, and the Nebraska NRCS. It will cover many aspects of the science related to soil health, including foundational soil health principles, the evaluation of soil health management practices, and many hands-on soil health investigations and demonstrations.
The first two days of the event are filled with speakers, hands-on demonstrations and activities, and student poster presentations. Both full days are free to attend and include a full lunch and refreshments. The first day, August 1, will be 8 am to 5 pm, and the second day, August 2, will be 8 am to 4 pm.
Topics include:
Live soil health Live soil health demonstrations
Observing life in the soil
Lysimeters
Cover crops
Economics
Manure
Nutrient management
Rainfall simulator
Methods for showing root growth
Livestock Integration
Importance of legumes in rotation
There will be a Soil Health Nexus business meeting and meal August 1 from 6 to 8 pm and will be $20/person. During the meeting, Soil Health Nexus will be introduced, have a time for networking with current Nexus members and potential future teammates. Enjoy a meal together and discuss future plans including, but not limited to future funding and potential curriculum development.
An optional tour day will be August 3 from 8 am to 12 pm, and will have three stops that highlight Nebraska’s Natural Resource District, Bazile Groundwater Management Area, and Ashfall Fossil Beds. For more information about the tour day, please visit:https://go.unl.edu/halshs2023
By Sarah Roberts, Early Childhood Extension Educator at the Haskell Ag Lab
Summer is here! School is out, kids are running around everywhere, and the local DQ is packed! What’s there to worry about? Despite all the fun and games that summer brings, it’s always important to consider some safety considerations to keep kids safe throughout June, July, and the rest of the year. Think about the activities that your kids partake in during the summer. Usually water sports, camping, recreational riding, and other outdoor activities are involved. Here are a few tips to remember as you head outdoors this summer.
Wear sunscreen!Even spending a few minutes in the sun can harm your skin, so don’t forget the SPF 30!Sunglasses and hats can also be handy to protect your eyes and head!
When camping, make sure children are aware of campfires and understand the risks of getting burned.Roasting marshmallows are fun, and you don’t want to ruin your camping trip with a visit to the emergency room because of campfire accidents.
ATVs are fun, but it’s important to heed the labels on the machine.If a machine is rated for 10 and up, children under this age are at a huge risk of injury or even death.Supervise children when riding, always wear a helmet, and make sure the machine is age-appropriate.
Always supervise children around water.Even children who know how to swim are at risk.Life jackets are always a good idea, especially around rivers, lakes, and ponds where lifeguards may not be present.
Have fun outdoors, but pay attention to your surroundings.Remember our native wildlife enjoys the warm weather as well.Some of these critters may not appreciate your company, so be aware of where you are and what’s around.
Summers are much more enjoyable when everyone follows posted rules and regulations to remain safe and healthy. For more information or ideas for summer activities, email me at sarah.roberts@unl.edu. Stay safe and THINK OUTSIDE!
Coffee & Conversations will be held on Tuesday, July 11th at 9 AM. Come for the informal conversations and meet the HAL staff. Mark this on your calendar and plan to come to HAL on Tuesday, July 11th for cookies and conversations. We look forward to seeing you.
Summer Workers
The UNL Haskell Ag Lab has three summer workers this year. Mollie Schutte is back for her second summer and will be attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the fall. Joe Grone is new this summer. Joe will be attending Wayne State College this fall. Brayden McCorkindale is also new this year. Brayden will be a junior at Allen High School this fall. The staff at HAL is happy to have them on board and enjoying getting to know them.
Bob Frerichs is back again this summer to assist with mowing and trimming.
Haskell Ag Lab Family Field Day
The annual UNL Haskell Ag Lab Family Field Day will be held on Thursday, August 10th with presentations, tours, demonstrations, various vendors, and activities for all ages. Mark your calendars now to attend the HAL Field Day on August 10th. We look forward to seeing you.
Suggestions/Requests
Do you have a suggestion or a request for a program at the Haskell Ag Lab? We want to hear from you.
Click this link and complete this form and submit. We will look at all suggestions and requests. The form is available at: https://go.unl.edu/halsuggest
You can also reach us by phone at 402-584-2261 with your suggestions/requests for programs.
