Nebraska Extension brings University of Nebraska expertise and research in 8 key areas of impact directly to Nebraskans from all walks of life in each of the state’s 93 counties. Nebraskans turn to Nebraska Extension to strengthen their families, inspire their communities, empower young people, conserve and protect natural resources and advance their farms, ranches and businesses.
Agronomy and Horticulture Extension & Outreach
The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture has 25 extension faculty ranging from 0.10 to 1.0 FTE (full time employees) extension appointment. They contribute significantly to accomplish Nebraska Extension’s strategic direction.
Mission of Department of Agronomy and Horticulture’s Extension Programs:
- Deliver practical, research-based information that transform lives and livelihoods of Nebraskans and beyond.
Service Statement of Department of Agronomy and Horticulture’s Extension Programs:
- Help stakeholders improve their lives through an educational process that applies knowledge to critical issues, needs, and opportunities.
- Partner with industry and stakeholders to meet challenges through innovative research, learner-driven teaching, and support for multi-function resilient crop production, food production, and landscapes−enhancing the quality of life of the citizens.
- Provide improvement, leadership, and organizational development for the industry, government, community groups, agricultural literacy, and in-service training of extension educators.