Friends of Extension & 4-H Douglas/Sarpy Foundation
Friends of Extension & 4-H in Douglas/Sarpy County Foundation supports and enhances the University of Nebraska Extension and 4-H programs in Douglas and Sarpy counties.
The Extension and 4-H programs in Douglas and Sarpy counties offer several educational and development opportunities in a wide variety of areas of interest to youth and adults in both urban and rural communities. We are proud of what these valuable organizations do for our community, and support the efforts of Extension and 4-H through our advocacy, grants, and development.
The Extension and 4-H programs in Douglas and Sarpy counties offer several educational and development opportunities in a wide variety of areas of interest to youth and adults in both urban and rural communities. We are proud of what these valuable organizations do for our community, and support the efforts of Extension and 4-H through our advocacy, grants, and development.
Board of Directors 2023Ross Sukup, Chair
Gale Simons-Poole, Secretary Lora Vohl, Treasurer Mary Anna Anderson Abby Eastman Deanna Karmazin Kevin Kock, Douglas County Fair Advisory Board Chair |
StaffKori Jensen, Foundation Executive Director
Carrie Schneider-Miller, Extension Unit Leader Nancy Urbanec, Extension Liaison Contact Infomation |
Douglas County Fair...Where Urban and Rural Meet.
The Friends of Extension Foundation Manages the Douglas County Fair.
July 18-19, 2026
Check out the Douglas County Fair website.
DOUGLAS/SARPY EXTENSION OFFICE:
"Know How. Know Now." Extension helps Nebraskans transform knowledge into "know how"—having confidence, skill and understanding to make better decisions about businesses, communities, families and personal lives. Nebraska's network of extension offices ensure that services span statewide. Our office covers Douglas and Sarpy County, and serves the largest and fastest growing area of the state. Our staff of 31 serves this diverse, rural and urban population, providing educational programming and expertise in horticulture, foods and nutrition, youth and family, agriculture and 4-H, technology, home environment, storm water management and more. Visit the Douglas/Sarpy Extension site
"Know How. Know Now." Extension helps Nebraskans transform knowledge into "know how"—having confidence, skill and understanding to make better decisions about businesses, communities, families and personal lives. Nebraska's network of extension offices ensure that services span statewide. Our office covers Douglas and Sarpy County, and serves the largest and fastest growing area of the state. Our staff of 31 serves this diverse, rural and urban population, providing educational programming and expertise in horticulture, foods and nutrition, youth and family, agriculture and 4-H, technology, home environment, storm water management and more. Visit the Douglas/Sarpy Extension site
DOUGLAS/SARPY 4-H COUNCIL:
The UNL Extension in Douglas/Sarpy 4-H program is open to any youth ages 5-18, and has something for everyone! The 4-H programs provide an extensive breadth and depth of experiences, teaching skills that last a lifetime. Youth learn critical thinking skills, problem solving, and respect through projects. Projects also place an emphasis on making healthy lifestyle choices and hands-on activities that assist with career preparation. Visit the Douglas/Sarpy 4-H Council site
The UNL Extension in Douglas/Sarpy 4-H program is open to any youth ages 5-18, and has something for everyone! The 4-H programs provide an extensive breadth and depth of experiences, teaching skills that last a lifetime. Youth learn critical thinking skills, problem solving, and respect through projects. Projects also place an emphasis on making healthy lifestyle choices and hands-on activities that assist with career preparation. Visit the Douglas/Sarpy 4-H Council site