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Leveraging Historical Data For Estimating Genetic Gain And Implementing Genomic Selection In A Student Led Barley Breeding Program, Sydney Graham

Department of Statistics: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

In Nebraska, winter feed barley presents an emerging market for producers and an opportunity to diversify cropping systems. The University of Nebraska Barley Breeding Program aims to develop high-yielding, winter-hardy varieties. A unique aspect of this program is that doctoral students serve as barley breeders and are responsible for crossing, data collection, and advancement decisions. While this provides hands-on experience for the students, the impact of student leadership has not been examined.

This study used a historical data set to evaluate the realized genetic gain of the breeding program, and as a training population for genomic selection. The dataset consisted …

Nebraska Women In Agriculture Conference Marks 39 Years, Ryan Evans, Sarah Treffer, Jessica Groskopf

Cornhusker Economics

The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program marked 39 years of educating and empowering females in farming, ranching, and agribusiness, with nearly 380 people attending its annual conference on February 22 and 23, 2024 in Kearney, Nebraska, with a pre-conference session held on February 21. Including 25 workshops, 5 keynotes, and activities to help learn about risk management, farm and ranch improvement, and successful business practices.

2021 Women In Agriculture Conference, Jessica J. Groskopf

Cornhusker Economics

More than 200 attendees joined the virtual 2021 Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference from the comfort of their own homes, February 19-20. While this conference looked different compared to years past, it still captured the goals of building relation-ships while gaining valuable knowledge.

The two-day event offered both a live stream and an on-demand learning opportunity for the attendees. Two keynote speakers, four live workshops, and more than 10 on-demand workshops gave attendees a variety of topics and knowledge to take back to their operations.

The Lived Experience Of Empowered Volunteers: A Study Of Christian Church Volunteers, Adam K. Peters

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Psychological empowerment has been thoroughly studied in the workplace context. Volunteerism has also been thoroughly studied through a multitude of different facets. However, little research could be found bridging the empowerment construct into volunteerism. Therefore, the purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the experience of empowerment among volunteers. Volunteer empowerment was discovered through four primary themes, make a difference, rewarding, lifestyle of service, and passion, and three secondary themes, autonomy, awareness, and ability. Other relevant findings included and revolved around volunteer time and balance, challenges, propelling forces, and getting started. Current …

A Model Job Training Program For Summer Youth: Library Interns At Grambling State University A. C. Lewis Memorial Library, Grambling, Louisiana, Sally Carroll, Sandy Stokley

E-JASL: Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship (1999-2009, Volumes 1-10)

A six-week university library intern program sponsored by the Job Training Partnership Act investigated the impact on 12 economically disadvantaged young persons facing nationally recognized problems pertaining to inadequate reading and math skills, work ethics, job skills, and motivation to complete school. Participants, predominantly (92%) African-American high school students, worked at Grambling State University, an historically black university, under predominantly (85%) African-American supervisors. Interns received academic enrichment, work experience, and life skills, primarily through pre-testing, classroom training, orientations by departmental supervisor, "hands-on" group projects, written assignments, daily reviews, and post-testing. Statistical data verify recommendations in the literature that job training …

Clothing Magic : Extension Circular 4-52-81, Linda Biles

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Welcome to "Clothing Magic!" As a beginning 4-H'er, you are learning many things about the world of clothing and there's a lot yet to learn! "Clothing Magic" will give you an opportunity to know more about a variety of topics. You've had a taste of fibers and fabrics, grooming, and sewing. Now, you can explore these and other topics in more detail. To benefit the most from this project, you should have previously enrolled in Creative Clothing for two or more years. Now, look through the manual to see what experiences lie ahead of you. You'll find a number of …

You Learn To Bake : Extension Circular 9-21-81

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

This 4-H circular is about baking foods in the oven. The first part tells you many things you need to know to be a really good cook. It tells you how to measure and suggests an experiment you can do to find out for yourself why careful measuring is important. There are pictures and simple experiments to help you understand why recipe directions need to be followed.

Clothing Unlimited; Advanced 4-H Clothing Project : Extension Circular 4-50-79, Gail Skinner

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H project discussing more in-depth questions about creating a wardrobe. Several activities for thinking about and creating a wardrobe that works for you.

Leader's Guide, Fun In 4-H With Jack And Judy : Extension Circular 4-03-76, Leon Rottmann

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Presents the leader's role in facilitating the beginning home economics projects for 4-H.

Leaders Guide. Creative Clothing...Opening The Door : Extension Circular 4-14-75

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H discussion of items leaders need to know like what the students are like and a description of the projects used in a 4-H meeting.

Creative Clothing...Opening The Door : Extension Circular 4-10-75, Gail Skinner

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Discusses different aspects of sewing such as: color coordination, sewing machine vocabulary, tools used, correct posture, customization of clothing and hygiene for 4-H.

4-H Model Rocketry : F63

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Record book for projects and lessons for making a model rocket for 4-H.

Fun In 4-H With Jack And Judy : Extension Circular 4-01-75, Leon Rottmann

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Discusses general beginning Home Economics projects for 4-H.

Groom Your Room : Extension Circular 11-01-74, Magdalene Pfister

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Do you know what the word "Groom" means? It means to make neat and tidy. And in this 4-h project you will learn how to make your room neat and tidy. You will also learn how to make your room more attractive. You do not need a room of your own to do this project. The room you share with someone else can be the special place in your home to show friends what a good homemaker you are.

4-H Leads The Way; Extension Circular 0-05-74

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Circulars, EC00574, Pamphlet promoting 4-H

4-H What's It All About? : Extension Circular 0-76-73

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

You are a 4-H Leader. Congratulations for being selected, and for your willingness to serve youth! You will have both responsibilities and opportunities. You will gain untold satisfactions as you see boys and girls grow and develop. Boys and girls will look to you as their friend, teacher, guide and helper. Your job will be challenging and rewarding. You may have been a 4-H member yourself, or you may have heard of 4-H only recently. As a leader you will want to know what 4-H is all about. Let's look at it.

4-H is a voluntary, educational program designed to …

Information About The Nebraska 4-H Camp

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Discusses and illustrates the Nebraska 4-H camp in Halsey, NE.

The Magic World Of Clothes : Extension Circular 4-30-71, Gerda Petersen

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

The Magic World of Clothes Learning Experiences Choosing and Using a Pattern Page Size and Figure Type 3—4—5 Laying and Cutting the Pattern 7 Transferring Pattern Markings 7—8 Choosing Fabric Fabric for the Pattern 4-5—6 Interfacing 6 Stitching Stay Stitching 8 Baste Stitch ing 9 Darts 9 Seam Finishes 9 Facing Armholes and Necklines 10 Collars 12 Buttons and Buttonholes 13 Plackets Neckline Placket in a Slash 10 Lapped Zipper Closing and Facing at Neckline 11—12 Continuous Bound Placket for a Skirt 15—16 t Sleeves Raglan and Kimono 14 Smooth Cap Set-in 14-15 Skirt Waist Band and Fasteners 15-16-17 Hems …

Games : Fun For Folks : Extension Circular 0-04-2, Willa E. Morava

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

A description of games that can be played at 4-H meetings.

Record Book, Middle Unit Clothing : Form 4-17-70

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H forms to fill out while completing the project.

Writing 4-H News : Extension Circular 0-32-2, Dick Fleming, Dan Lutz

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Discusses the who, what, when, where, why, how of reporting 4-H news.

Rural Life Sunday : Extension Circular 0-49-2

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Discusses the origin of 4-H Sunday which encourages members to attend a church of their choice. Includes suggestions for participation in church activities.

Let's Sew : Extension Circular 4-10-70, Gerda Petersen

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Discusses and illustrates all aspects of 4-H sewing; from the parts of the machine to hemming and preparing for a more difficult project.

4-H Animal Nutrition : Extension Circular 2-11-69, Dave C. Williams, Phil H. Cole

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Manual and lessons for teaching and assessing knowledge of animal nutrition.

Learn To Knit, Clothing Project 4 : Ec4-41-69, Joyce Croft

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Gives step by step instructions with illustrations for leaning to knit a 4-H project. Also includes directions for a scarf and slippers.

Games That People Play : Extension Circular 0-04-69

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Games that can be played at club meetings.

Soil And Water Conservation : Extension Circular 5-31-68, Harold H. Gilman, Russell E. Weiss

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

A Beginning project in soil and water conservation for 4-H clubs.

4-H Dairy Beginning Manual--Grade School Age (4,5,6) : Extension Circular 2-51-68, Philip H. Cole

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Beginning manual for raising dairy cows in grades 4,5,6.

The Picture You Present : Extension Circular 4-02-68, Gerda Petersen

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Discusses all aspects of looking your best; from clothing to Hygiene for 4-H girls.

Groom Your Room : Extension Circular 11-01-68, Magdalene Pfister

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Do you know what the word "Groom" means? It means to make neat and tidy. And in this 4-h project you will learn how to make your room neat and tidy. You will also learn how to make your room more attractive. You do not need a room of your own to do this project. The room you share with someone else can be the special place in your home to show friends what a good homemaker you are.