Platte Co. Extension Happenings

This webinar series, sponsored by Nebraska Extension and delivered via Zoom, is a great opportunity to join experts from Nebraska Extension to learn and ask questions! All programs are on the second Wednesday of the month from Noon-1 pm CT.

If you cannot participate in the live programs, they will be recorded and made available on this webpage for later viewing, too.

2 June 2026 Volume 1, Issue 3

The Ag Drone Podcast is a leading industry resource focused on the rapidly growing agricultural drone sector. Hosted by industry professionals Joel Jones of Drone Crop Services and Jeramy Williams of American Drone, the podcast brings together drone operators, regulators, manufacturers, researchers, and agricultural aviation experts to discuss the latest developments in ag drone application technology. The program places a strong emphasis on safe and professional operations, and addresses topics important to Part 137 agricultural drone operators.

In 2026, The Ag Drone Podcast FAASTeam Webinar Series addressed:

• "Drones and Swath Testing”,
• “Navigating Insurance For Aerial Application”,
• "Ensuring Compliance and Professionalism in the Aerial Application Industry”, and
• “Getting Your Drone Registered with the FAA.”

Gardening with young children is about more than planting seeds, it’s about growing skills that last a lifetime.

When toddlers and preschoolers dig in the soil, water plants, and watch things grow, they are building early science, math, and language skills. They also develop patience, responsibility, and confidence as they care for something living. Simple tasks like scooping dirt or pouring water help strengthen the small muscles needed for writing and everyday activities.

Gardening also creates meaningful connections. It brings families together, encourages outdoor play, and helps children understand where their food comes from, often leading to healthier eating habits.

The best part? You don’t need a big garden or special tools to get started.

Nebraska Extension’s Fit and Healthy Kids program offers free Let’s Go Outside – We Can Dig It! guides designed for children ages 0–5. These easy, hands-on activities use everyday materials and take less than 30 minutes.

No prep. No screens. Just fresh air, learning, and fun.

Download your free guides at: https://go.unl.edu/wecandigit

Brought to you by Nebraska Extension – Fit and Healthy Kids.

Picnic and barbecue season offers lots of opportunities for outdoor fun with family and friends. To protect yourself, your family, and friends from foodborne illness during warm-weather months, safe food handling when eating outdoors is critical. Read on for simple food safety guidelines for transporting your food to the picnic site and preparing and serving it safely once you’ve arrived. https://go.unl.edu/eating-outdoor #UNLFoodSafety

Cantaloupe and other melons present special food safety risks. Netted melons like cantaloupe grow on the ground and can come in contact with pathogens. Unlike other fruits, cantaloupe are not acidic and readily support the growth of pathogens once they are sliced open. Safe handling will keep your chances of getting sick low. https://go.unl.edu/melon #UNLFoodSafety

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