Bluebonnet Feeds Equine Nutrition  Course is offered from the HorseQuest CoP for Bluebonnet Feed dealers and clients to learn the basics of equine nutrition.

Cost = $50 for  30 days

For more information please contact Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, at  kanderson1@unl.edu.

Click this button to enroll in this course:

This training fulfills the need for the accredited food safety training required in LB 304, part of the Nebraska Pure Food Act.  This course is specific to Nebraska’s laws and may not reflect those in other states or countries.

This training has been endorsed by: The Nebraska Department of Agriculture and The Douglas County (Nebraska, United States) Health Department.

Curso de Cuidado y Manejo del Caballo para Vaqueros y Procesadores - Versión en Español es ofrecido por la Corporación HorseQuest para el público en general, productores de ganado de engorda y empleados que aprenderán cómo manejar con seguridad los caballos (horses) cuando se trabaja en los corrales de alimentación (feedlot), así como también el cuidado y manejo básica del caballo.

Para obtener más información o para inscribirse contacte a Kathy Anderson, en la Universidad de Nebraska-Lincoln, a la dirección de correo electrónico: kanderson1@unl.edu 

Para asistencia técnica por favor contacte campushelp@extension.org

Este curso requiere una cuota de inscripción de $25. Una vez pagada la cuota de inscripción, recibirá un correo electrónico con la clave de acceso.

Por favor, vaya a: Pen Rider and Processors Horse Safety and Care Certification Course (http://marketplace.unl.edu/extension/programs/feedlot-horse.html) para registrarse.

For more information contact Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, at kanderson1@unl.edu

The fee for this course is $10.  To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button.

If you purchase at least $40 worth of courses from this category, you can receive a 20% discount by entering the voucher code of HorseQuest20. 

Extension Horses presents an 8 week webinar series to improve the lives of you and your horse. Experts from across the country will present live on Thursday evenings at 7 pm CST/ 8 EST.

Recordings will be uploaded for later viewing.

October 3 - Horse Show Trends - Dr. Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

October 10 - Hints for Horse Owners Buying Hay - Dr. Bob Coleman, University of Kentucky

October 17 - Protecting Water Quality - Laura Kenney, MS ,Penn State University

October 24 - Feeding the Senior Horse - Dr. Nettie Liburt, Liburt Nutritional Consulting

October 31 - Supplements, Dr. Carey Williams, Rutgers University

November 7 - Pain in the Equine - Dr. Kris Hiney, Oklahoma State University

November 14 - Social License to Operate - Dr. Colleen Brady, Purdue University

November 21 - Pasture Management - Robyn Stewart, MS, University of Georgia

This course is part of the Fit and Healthy Kids series. The Fit and Healthy Kids Series on-demand classes consist of 2-hour of online course work at your own pace. A team of University of Nebraska Extension Professionals offers the Fit and Healthy Kids series on-demand programming to help increase the use of best practices in caring for and educating young children across the state.

Brief Description of Training:  Engaging in block play provides a vast array of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical (STEM) concepts. This training is designed to aid participants in designing environments that promote STEM thinking through block play.

 As a result of this training participants will:

Child Development Subject Area:  Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development.
Nebraska Core Competencies:  Planning Learning Experiences/Curriculum

This course is part of the Fit and Healthy Kids series. The Fit and Healthy Kids Series on-demand classes consist of 2-hour of online course work at your own pace. A team of University of Nebraska Extension Professionals offers the Fit and Healthy Kids series on-demand programming to help increase the use of best practices in caring for and educating young children across the state.

Brief Description of Training:  Is your mind full or worries and thoughts that cause you stress? Learn the benefits of mindfulness and how mindfulness can positively impact your well-being and support you being more present in the moment.
 
As a result of this training participants will:

1.     Identify that not all stress is bad and reflecting on what you have control of.

2.     Describe the connection between mindfulness and social-emotional learning.

3.     Be able to find tools, resources and support for continuing your learning of
 mindfulness practice.

Child Development Subject Area: Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development
Nebraska Core Competencies:  Planning learning experiences/curriculum

This course is part of the Fit and Healthy Kids series. The Fit and Healthy Kids Series on-demand classes consist of 2-hour of online course work at your own pace. A team of University of Nebraska Extension Professionals offers the Fit and Healthy Kids series on-demand programming to help increase the use of best practices in caring for and educating young children across the state.

Brief Description of Training:  Safe storing, preparing, and serving of foods is just as important in child care programs as serving a balanced diet. Many children and adults get sick from eating foods that are not properly handled or when food safety guidelines are not being followed.

As a result of this training participants will:

1. Identify food safety facts related to child care facilities.

2. Identify My Plate food safety tips to clean, chill, cook, and separate in order to keep food safe.

3. Understand the differences and prevention strategies for foodborne illnesses commonly associated with child care facilities.

Child Development Subject Area: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
Nebraska Core Competencies:  Health, Safety and Nutrition

This course is part of the Fit and Healthy Kids series. The Fit and Healthy Kids Series on-demand classes consist of 2-hour of online course work at your own pace. A team of University of Nebraska Extension Professionals offers the Fit and Healthy Kids series on-demand programming to help increase the use of best practices in caring for and educating young children across the state.

Brief Description of Training:  This presentation discussed what we know from research studies about how the amount of sleep and the quality of sleep influences behaviors in children, youth and parents.

As a result of this training participants will:

1.     Encourage parents to look at the child’s sleep patterns.

2.     Watch for snoring and being tired despite sufficient sleep time.

3.     Be consistent with nap time routines.                                                                                            

Child Development Subject Area:  Steps to advance children’s physical
 and intellectual development.

Nebraska Core Competencies:  Health, Safety and Nutrition

This course is part of the Fit and Healthy Kids series. The Fit and Healthy Kids Series on-demand classes consist of 2-hour of online course work at your own pace. A team of University of Nebraska Extension Professionals offers the Fit and Healthy Kids series on-demand programming to help increase the use of best practices in caring for and educating young children across the state.

Brief Description of Training:  Researchers estimate that up to 15 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.9 million children under age 18. Caring for a child with a food allergy can be challenging.

 As a result of this training participants will:

Child Development Subject Area:  Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
Nebraska Core Competencies:  Health, Safety and Nutrition

This course is part of the Fit and Healthy Kids series. The Fit and Healthy Kids Series on-demand classes consist of 2-hour of online course work at your own pace. A team of University of Nebraska Extension Professionals offers the Fit and Healthy Kids series on-demand programming to help increase the use of best practices in caring for and educating young children across the state.

Brief Description of Training:  Yogapalooza with Bari Koral: Incorporate Yoga into the Classroom with music, mindfulness, beloved activities, tips, and fun tools.

As a result of this training participants will:

1.     Explain how mindfulness supports the child wellbeing in different ways.
2.     Identify a variety of techniques to help calm and soothe yourself.
3.     Identify child-friendly yoga poses and their benefits.

Child Development Subject Area: Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development
Nebraska Core Competencies:  Child Growth and Development

This lesson will discuss how genetics can affect several different functions in horses, from coat color to diseases. It will also define how a Punnet square works, show how to recognize different coat colors based on genotype, and identify common genetic diseases.

For more information  contact Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, at kanderson1@unl.edu

The fee for this course is $10.  To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button.

If you purchase at least $40 worth of courses from this category, you can receive a 20% discount by entering the voucher code of HorseQuest20. 

Welcome to HALTER Level Two! This self-directed course designed for adults working with youth. This course builds upon the first level of the HALTER program. Participants will gain equine science information, student activities, and methods to promote positive youth development from taking this course.

The fee for a 12 month subscription for this course is $25, or $75 if you purchase all 4 HALTER courses.  To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button.

If you purchase all 4 HALTER  courses, enter  the voucher code of 4Halter.

The Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource Program Level Four module is a self-directed course designed for adults working with youth and horses who have completed the first three levels of the HALTER program. Participants will gain equine science information, student activities, and techniques to promote positive youth development from taking this course.

The fee for this course is $10.  To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button.

The fee for a 12 month subscription for this course is $25, or $75 if you purchase all 4 HALTER courses.  To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button.

If you purchase all 4 HALTER  courses, enter  the voucher code of 4Halter.

This lesson will cover basic health care practices such as taking vital signs and determining Body Condition Score and discuss preventative health care, lameness, and dental issues. By understanding the diseases and parasites that affect horses, better decisions can be made for vaccinating a horse and adjusting a horse's deworming plan as necessary. Lameness is a serious concern to horse owners because it limits the use and potential future uses of horses either in the short term or permanently. By understanding how lameness affects horses, better decisions can be made for managing a lameness issue as soon as it becomes apparent. The majority of lameness diagnosed in a horse occurs in their lower limbs, more so in their hoof. Having a general knowledge of the hoof is a helpful aide when treating a problem. By understanding how dental health affects horses, better decisions can be made for managing issues as soon as they become apparent. Being familiar with the causes behind colic will also help sort out when and in what conditions a horse is most susceptible to colic.

For more information contact Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, at kanderson1@unl.edu

The fee for this course is $10. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button.

If you purchase at least $40 worth of courses from this category, you can receive a 20% discount by entering the voucher code of HorseQuest20. 

Horseman: 4-H Level 3 is a course for youth 8 to 18 years old

Youth will learn advanced horse skills, nutrition and feeding of their horse, healthcare, diseases, and parasite information.

For more information contact: Lena Luck at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, email address at lena.luck@unl.edu

This lesson will discuss the history of the horse and its status in our world today and also discuss the diversity of the horse industry focusing on topics such as agriculture, business, sport, gaming, entertainment, and recreation.

For more information or to enroll contact Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, at kanderson1@unl.edu

The audience for this Land Application Training Online course is livestock producers and related manure industry in the state of Nebraska who will learn proper manure application techniques, record keeping, and regulations as they relate to manure management in Nebraska.

For more information, contact:

• Leslie Johnson ljohnson13@unl.edu
• Amy Schmidt aschmidt@unl.edu
  

Esta capacitación cumple con la necesidad de tener entrenamiento acreditado de seguridad alimentaria según LB 262 (2024), como parte de la Ley de Alimentos Puros de Nebraska.  Este curso aborda las leyes específicas de Nebraska y entonces quizás no refleje las leyes de otros estados o países.  

Esta capacitación está respaldada por el Departamento de Agricultura de Nebraska, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Douglas (Nebraska) y el Departamento de Salud de Lincoln y el Condado de Lancaster (Nebraska).

El costo de este curso de $25.

• 1^sttime attendees
• Anyone involved in an NPDES-Permitted NODT construction project
• Contractors involved in any aspect of the installation of erosion and sediment control Best Management Practices on NDOT Construction projects.

• Basic understanding of NDOT policies and State regulations for stormwater management on construction sites.
• Knowledge of the process of soil erosion.
• An understanding of basic drainage, topography, climate, and other factors that influence soil erosion potential on construction sites. 
• An understanding of the practical installation of erosion & sediment control Best Management Practices, following NDOT Standard Specifications, Special Provisions and Standard Plans.

• This online Installer Certification course includes a series of presentations and quizzes that an applicant must successfully complete in order to print off their re-certification certificate. You can self-enroll, and there is no cost. You will need to create an account with a valid email address. Course Link: 
• The Installer Certification Course contains Four (4) modules.  At the end of each module, you will go through a five-question quiz with questions pertaining specifically to the module.  You must get all five questions correct before you can move on to the next course module. 
• Course materials will accompany the different modules as needed for reference.
• Upon completion, this Installer Certification is good for 5 years. 
• This Course is a prerequisite for the NDOR Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector Certification
• To be a Certified Inspector, you must complete the NDOR Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector Certification course. 

This certification is required to all personnel who are monitoring the maturity meter for accepting testing. The maturity method is a simple technique for predicting concrete strength in lieu of conventional cylinders. Certification is required of all individuals utilizing the maturity method. Individuals certified for NDOT Maturity Method Field Monitoring will know the basic use and terminologies associated with the maturity method. They will have the knowledge and tools available to them for the installation of wires, monitoring concrete placement temperatures, calculating the Time-Temperature-Factor and documentation of data.

Certification Duration: 5 Years

Individuals that have already taken the “NDOT Maturity Method Field Monitoring” certification training do not need to take the web based course. Check RUG or SiteManager to if you’ve already received the “Maturity Method Field Monitoring” certification. 

If you have questions about  tracking this certification, please contact Site Manager Materials Staff at Dor.sitemanagermaterials@nebraska.gov, or 402-479-4760.

For information or to enroll contact Megan Patent-Nygren, University of Nebraska LTAP at mpatentnygren2@unl.edu

This Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Recertification course seeks to maintain the expertise of  "Qualified Personnel" for construction site inspections. Qualified Personnel are those that have completed the live NDOT-LTAP Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification training course within the past five (5) years.

IMPORTANT: This course is available only for those that have previously obtained NDOT Erosion Control Inspector Certification. If you have not attended a live NDOT Erosion Control Inspector Certification Course, and have not been issued a 4-digit certification number, you are not approved to enroll in this course. If you proceed with enrolling in this on-line RECERTIFICATION without previous certification from NDOT and NE LTAP, then you will not be issued certification and will need to attend a live course offering.

For information or to enroll contact Megan Patent-Nygren, University of Nebraska LTAP at mpatentnygren2@unl.edu

The audience for this course is: middle school youth interested in rabbits

By taking this course, students will learn: Rabbit anatomy and physiology, health care, nutrition, and basics of rabbit management

For more information or to enroll please contact: lisa.karr@unl.edu

Beef Cow Basics-Plus is a 12 module course that provides cutting edge information on nutrition, forages, supplements, and economics. A short quiz at the end of each lesson for self-assessment assures that concepts are understood.Once all of the quizzes are completed, a certificate of completion can be printed. Modules include: Goals for the Cow/Calf Producer, Basic Considerations for Cow Nutrition, Metabolizable Protein System, Minerals and Vitamins for Beef Cows, Replacement Heifer Nutrition, Basic Ration Formulation, Forage Analysis and Inventory, Perennial Forage Production, Annual Forage Crops, Alfalfa Production: Opportunities for Improvement, Livestock Grazing Management on Range and Pasture, and Feed Ration Economics. It is important that you, as a beef producer, have confidence, competence, and direction to be a successful livestock producer. Beef Cow Basics-Plus will help capitalize on your own unique resources and skills. It provides the basics for anyone interested in beef cow production including high school students, homeschool students, older 4-H and FFA members, community college students, and university students.

This course has been approved for 12 American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) Continuing Education Units (CEU’s). For more information contact Troy Walz, Nebraska Extension Educator, at troy.walz@unl.edu

To purchase and enroll, click the appropriate link below:

• High School Students
• Junior College
• Adult/Producer
  

Co-Parenting for Successful Kids is an unbiased, research-based education class designed to help separating and divorcing parents cope with divorce and custody. Parents learn to answer children’s questions and keep their children safe and out of their conflict. Co-Parenting for Successful Kids strengthens communication skills to improve interactions with children and the other parent. The goal of Co-Parenting for Successful Kids is to develop respectful, responsive, and responsible Co-Parents.

For information contact: parenting@unl.edu or Toll free (855) 308-8037 (If no one answers leave a message and we will call you back). Also, you may try 402-873-3166.

A fully online, professional development opportunity for high school ag and science teachers in Nebraska to learn more about soil science and how it can be incorporated into their curriculum in meeting the Nebraska Science Standards.

Pen Rider and Processors on-line Horse Safety and Care is for feedlot and cattle producers and employees. In this course participants will learn how to safely handle horses when working in feed yards as well as basic horse care and management. 

For more information about the course or how to enroll contact Kathy Anderson with the University of Nebraska Extension at  kanderson@unl.edu

This course requires a $25 registration fee. Once the registration fee is paid, you will get an email with an ENROLLMENT KEY.

Please go to: Pen Rider and Processors Horse Safety and Care Certification Course at http://marketplace.unl.edu/extension/programs/feedlot-horse.html to enroll.

Plant Breeding Training Network (PBTN) Discussion is a discussion group that will provide the opportunity for professional plant breeders and those interested in plant breeding topics to engage in discussion. The group may facilitate networking connections among participants and answer questions in the area of plant breeding. The target audience for this discussion group is current professional plant breeders, plant breeding students and others interested in discussion surrounding plant breeding topics.

Facilitators for this group are:

Leah Sandall (lsandall5@unl.edu<mailto:lsandall5@unl.edu>, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln),

Jason Cook (jason.cook3@montana.edu<mailto:jason.cook3@montana.edu>, Montana State Univ.)

Deanna Crow (deanna.visser@montana.edu<mailto:deanna.visser@montana.edu>, Montana State Univ.)

Preparing to be a Professional Horse Show Judge is a self directed course that will teach adults how to prepare to be a professional horse show judge.

The course fee is $20. To purchase and enroll in this course, please click Buy/Enroll below.

For more information about the course please contact Kathleen Anderson, University of Nebraska Extension, kanderson1@unl.edu

Race Nebraska provides information about the Nebraska Horse Racing industry. This course contains recorded presentations from live seminars on topics including Status of Tracks & Facilities, What Makes a Horse “Nebraska-Bred” Eligible, Ownership Options, Role of Gaming Commission, Track Veterinarian’s role, Tips on Breeding and Feeding, Retired Racehorses,  Pedigree Evaluation,  Selection and Conformation Evaluation, Young Horse Training,  Soundness Evaluation, Foaling, Newborn Foal can and much more.