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Know how. Know now.

From border to border in Nebraska, UNL Extension is making an incredible impact on the success of our state — its youth, its families, its farms and ranches, its communities, its economy. Please check these websites for more "know how, know now" information.


You may already be a part of "Urban Agriculture!"

Urban agriculture is the practice of producing food within or surrounding an urban area:

  • Farms (Large & small)
  • Community gardens
  • Backyard garden

Urban agriculture benefits a community:

  • Healthier residents
  • Income production
  • Small business entrepreneurial opportunities
  • More sustainable communities

Whether you're involved in urban agriculture as a CONSUMER or COMMERCIALLY, read on, learn more ... and discover the resources the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension has for you! If you don't see what you need here, call or email your local extension office for further assistance.

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Growing Food and Agricultural Products

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Growing Foods and Agricultural Products for Sale

Community Gardens

Nebraska Metro Area:

American Community Garden Association
(Listing of community gardens throughout the U.S. and Canada. Sign up your community garden if it's not already on this list.)

(Image courtesy of CommunityCROPS.org)

Backyard, Container and Rooftop Gardens

Selling Locally Produced Food and Agricultural Products

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Before You Start

Food Safety Considerations

Market Opportunities

Preparing and Preserving Food

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Food and Nutrition

Home Food Preservation

Food Safety at Home

Partners (in alphabetical order)