Panhandle Extension staff receive 2014 Extension Awards

Several Nebraska Extension staff from the Panhandle District have received statewide or national recognition for their accomplishments.

The Broadband Planning Team, which includes Extension Educator Connie Hancock of Sidney, received the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources 2014 Omtvedt Innovation Award for its efforts to improve the speed of internet service to rural Nebraska. Broadband is a foundation for economic growth, job creation, global competitiveness and a better way of life. Broadband adoption and Internet use in some areas of the state and among certain population groups...