Nebraska Extension in Hall County

10/20/2026

Great resource if you are looking to do more food preservation at home!

Looking to build your food preservation skills? Check out the recordings from our 2026 Food Preservation Virtual Learning Series! Topics include pressure canning, salsa making, preserving squash and pumpkin, and much more. Learn at your own pace and gain confidence in safely preserving food at home.

🔗 Watch the recordings: https://go.unl.edu/food-preservation-series

10/20/2026

The Hall County Extension Board had the privilege of holding our October meeting at the new Wood River Public Library. It was wonderful to see this beautiful new addition to the Wood River community and learn more about the impact it will have for local residents. A special thank you to board member Veronica Kaufman for hosting us!

10/19/2026

Need food safety training? 🍽️

Join us for an upcoming food safety class in Grand Island! Whether you're looking to improve safe food handling practices or earn your Food Protection Manager certification, we have a class for you. Spanish-language classes are also available.

Learn more, view class dates, and register here: 🔗 https://go.unl.edu/hall-food-safety

10/17/2026

Getting ready to tackle a game day spread? Make sure your favorite dishes are remembered for all the right reasons! Follow these essential tips to keep food poisoning off the field. https://go.unl.edu/gamedayfoodsafety

10/16/2026

Did you know over half of all foodborne illnesses come from unclean hands? The best defense is washing your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds, both before and after handling food. This simple step is crucial when preparing food for others. Keep your team safe and score big on food safety this weekend! Learn more here: https://go.unl.edu/gamedayfoodsafety

10/15/2026

The first frost of fall is on its way, are your plants weather ready? Follow these steps to prevent landscape damage as nighttime temperatures dip below 36°F this week.
1. Water and mulch soils around plants and trees, especially for new plantings.
2. Bring tender plants inside or cover them with staked bedsheets overnight, then uncover in the morning.
3. Unhook garden hoses from spigots and drain them prior to freezing temperatures (32°F) to prevent splits, burst fittings and frozen pipes and back flow devices.
4. Don’t walk or drive on green lawns showing frost, or mow or fertilize them.
5. Don’t cut spent foliage to the ground for winter—leave at least 12 inches as insulation from wind and cold.
6. Wait until spring to prune trees to avoid frost cracking.

10/13/2026

Did you know that almost two-thirds of rural Nebraskans use the trails near their communities? Join us for the next Nebraska Rural Poll webinar, where we’ll discuss trails and trail systems in rural Nebraska. Special guest speakers will share insights on why Nebraskans use trails, how much, and ideas on how trails can improve. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. CT. Register at ruralpoll.unl.edu.

10/12/2026

The Hall County Extension Office will be closed today October 12, 2026 in observation of Columbus Day.

10/06/2026

We had so much fun supporting Kids Fitness and Nutrition Day in Hastings today!
It was a wonderful day of moving, learning, and encouraging healthy habits. Thank you for letting us be part of this special event!