University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
Holt and Boyd Counties

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Holt and Boyd Counties deliver research-based education and information to citizens throughout the two county area. These educational programs, delivered via a variety of methods, are offered through a federal, state and county partnership arrangement. Our objective is to provide programs and other educational resources locally.

Our staff of extension educator and extension specialists, technicians, and support personnel specializes is providing programs throughout the county, and together with staff from all of Nebraska's 93 counties, we contribute to more than 1.5 million educational contacts each year with Nebraska citizens. Our 4-H Youth Development Program, statewide, touches the lives of more than 90,000 youth each year. University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension is built to provide practical education that focuses on issues which influence daily life that helps to keep Nebraska competitive in a global society. Extension Specialists and Extension Educators are committed to a theme of excellence with educational programs customized to meet the needs of Nebraskans.

Extension Boards and 4-H Councils, in both counties, representing all areas of Holt and Boyd Counties, are also a part of our team. It gives us great pleasure to serve you in your lifelong learning quest. Please stop in for a visit and to see what the University of Nebraska can offer you.

Staff -

LaDonna Werth - UNL Extension Educator - Holt/Boyd Counties - Unit Leader

128 North 6 Street - Suite100
O'Neill NE 68763
(402)336-2760
lwerth2@unl.edu

Program Highlights:
Dynamic Team Building, Food Safety, Preventative Health

Education:
BS-UNK Family and Consumer Science
MS-UNK Family and Consumer Sciences

Experience:
Kansas State Research and Extension - Trego County - 1989-1996
UNL Extension – Holt County - 1996-2008
UNL Extension – Holt-Boyd Counties - 2009 to present 

Gary Stauffer - UNL Extension Educator - Holt/Boyd Counties

128 North 6 Street Suite 100
O'Neill NE 68763
(402)336-2760
gstauffer1@unl.edu

Program Highlights:
Low Cost Cow/Calf Production Programs, Grazing Management Programs, Ethanol Co-Product Feeding Programs, Horse Nutrition and Management Workshops, 4-H Shooting Sports Program—Offer all eight disciplines in county program

Education:
B.S. Animal Science - UNL
M.S. Reproductive Physiology - UNL

Experience:
Ohio State University Animal Science Department - 11 years
University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio, Equestrian Studies - 2 years
UNL Extension - Holt County - 1990-2008
UNL Extension - Holt-Boyd Counties - 2009 to present

Personal:
Two children, Justin and Angie
Breed, raise, and train Quarter Horses
Hobbies -Team Roping, Hunting, Fishing

Barb Steele - UNL Extension - Holt County Office Manager
bsteele2@unl.edu

Donna Bernt - UNL Extension - Boyd County Office Manager
bernt2@unl.edu