Ag Day

President of the Hamilton County Corn Growers association Mike Bergen gave an update on the local and state Corn Growers Associations at the 2023 Ag Day at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Jan. 31. 

President of the Hamilton County Corn Growers association Mike Bergen gave an update on the local and state Corn Growers Associations at the 2023 Ag Day at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Jan. 31. 

Bergen gives corn, USDA update at Ag Day

President of the Hamilton County Corn Growers association Mike Bergen gave an update on the local and state Corn Growers Associations at the 2023 Ag Day at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Jan. 31.
A young Ag Day participant explores a fistulated steer, provided in part by Nebraska Extension.

A young Ag Day participant explores a fistulated steer, provided in part by Nebraska Extension.

Students learn how food is made at Ag Day

A group of Hamilton County fourth graders took a field trip to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds for the annual celebration of Ag Day on Sept. 27, where together they learned about food comes from and the work that goes into putting grub on the table.
Giving a presentation on nitrogen sources and inhibitors at Hamilton County’s Feb. 2 “Ag Day” was Extension Crop Nutrient and Water Quality Specialist Javed Iqbal.

Giving a presentation on nitrogen sources and inhibitors at Hamilton County’s Feb. 2 “Ag Day” was Extension Crop Nutrient and Water Quality Specialist Javed Iqbal.

A closer look at nitrogen sources, processes and inhibitors

Giving a presentation on nitrogen sources and inhibitors at Hamilton County’s Feb. 2 “Ag Day” was Extension Crop Nutrient and Water Quality Specialist Javed Iqbal. “In today’s presentation, I’m going to share some information about nitrogen sources,” he began.
Brandon Hunnicutt kicked things off for the 2022 Hamilton County Ag Day hosted by local Nebraska Extension offices. His topics included what’s going on at the National Corn Checkoff board and more.

Brandon Hunnicutt kicked things off for the 2022 Hamilton County Ag Day hosted by local Nebraska Extension offices. His topics included what’s going on at the National Corn Checkoff board and more.

Hunnicutt gives local update at Extension Ag Day

Giltner farmer Brandon Hunnicutt helped kick off Hamilton County’s “Ag Day” presentations by giving attendees an inside update on the state of corn locally, statewide and at the national level.
Nebraska Extension Educator and Husker Beef Lab go-to Nathan Haman (left) teaches a young Aurora fourth grader about the muscles in a cows stomach.

Nebraska Extension Educator and Husker Beef Lab go-to Nathan Haman (left) teaches a young Aurora fourth grader about the muscles in a cows stomach.

Extension ag day gives students hands-on exposure

Aurora fourth graders spent quality time Oct. 8 at the fairgrounds, getting up close and personal with the agriculture industry.