Plains Ag Calendar

March 15-April 5

Cranefest, Kearney, Neb., Great Platte River Road Archway, learn about the Sandhill Crane migration, (308) 237-1000.

March 16

Crop Scout Training, Mead, Neb., Research and Development Center, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Keith Glewen, (402) 624-8030.

March 17

Tree Care Workshop, Norfolk, Neb., Northeast Community College, Chip Murrow, (402) 472-1382.

March 18

Tree Care Workshop, Lincoln, Neb., Antelope Park, Chip Murrow, (402) 472-1382.

March 19

Crop Production Clinic, Hastings, Neb., South Central Ag Lab Research Farm, Richard Ferguson, (402) 472-1144.

March 19

Spring Heart and Hands Workshop, Kearney, Neb., Buffalo Co. Extension office, for 4-H leaders and others, Shane Potter, (308) 696-6708.

March 20

Swine Reproduction Seminar, Norfolk, Neb., NCC Utility Building, Don Levis, (402) 370-4016.

March 20-21

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, O’Neill, Neb., grand parade, Mulligan stew, fun run, children’s carnival, fish fry and performances by Irish dancers, (402) 336-2355.

March 21-22

Spring Craft Show, Beatrice, Neb., Indian Creek Mall, (402) 228-5888.

March 21-22

2nd Annual Orchid Show and Sale, Omaha, Neb., Lauritzen Gardens, (402) 734-4112.

March 21-29

Nebraska Wildland Fire Academy, Crawford, Neb., Ft. Robinson State Park, Casey McCoy, (402) 472-6634.

March 23

Spring Heart and Hands Workshop, Grand Island, Neb., College Park, for 4-H leaders and others, Shane Potter, (308) 696-6708.

March 27-28

Backyard Farmer at the Kearney Lawn and Garden Show, Kearney, Neb., Buffalo Co. Extension Office, Ted Griess, (308) 236-1235.

March 28-29

Family Crane Carnival, Gibbon, Neb., Iain Nicolson Audubon Center, learn about the Sandhill Crane migration, (308) 468-5282.

March 28-29

Motorcycle Show, North Platte, Neb., Platte River Mall, the Gold Wing Road Riders and the Twin Rivers Harley Groups will be displaying their motorcycles, (308) 534-3090.

March 30

Spring Heart and Hands Workshop, Hastings, Neb., Adams Co. Fairgrounds, for 4-H leaders and others, Shane Potter, (308) 696-6708.

March 30

Spring Heart and Hands Workshop, North Platte, Neb., extension office, for 4-H leaders and others, Shane Potter, (308) 696-6708.

April 1-31

Spring Elegance, Grand Island, Neb., Prairie Winds Art Center, collection of paintings, painted furniture and decorative glass, (308) 381-4001.

April 9

Spring Heart and Hands Workshop, Ogallala, Neb., Keith Co. Fairgrounds, for 4-H leaders and others, Shane Potter, (308) 696-6708.

April 30

Spring Heart and Hands Workshop, Imperial, Neb., Lead Library, for 4-H leaders and others, Shane Potter, (308) 696-6708.

Plains Livestock Events

March 14-15

Barrel Racing, Columbus, Neb., 5 p.m. Sat. & 11:00 a.m. Sun., Darlene Ungles, (402) 285-0219.

March 21-22

4-H Roping Clinic, Grand Island, Neb., Lilienthal Indoor Arena, Monte Stauffer, (402) 444-4092 or Russ Kucera, (308) 946-3769.

March 21-22

Barrel Racing, Columbus, Neb., Ag Park, 5 p.m. Sat. & 11:00 a.m. Sun., Darlene Ungles, (402) 285-0219.

March 29

Barrel Racing Clinic, Curtis, Neb., NCTA Indoor Arena, (308) 697-4307.

April 3-4

15th Annual Fremont Bull Riding Classic, Fremont, Neb., bull riding, bull fighting, funny man acts, mutton busting, dance, concessions, (402) 721-2641.

April 4-5

Barrel Racing, Columbus, Neb., Ag Park, 5 p.m. Sat. & 11:00 a.m. Sun., Darlene Ungles, (402) 285-0219.

April 5

Barrel Racing Clinic, Curtis, Neb., NCTA Indoor Arena, (308) 697-4307.

April 10-12

Saddle Bronc & Bareback Riding School, Burwell, Neb., entry deadline April 6th, Cori/Lori Hughes, (308) 346-5638 or (308) 730-1891.

April 11

Barrel Racing, Columbus, Neb., Ag Park, 3 p.m. Sat., Darlene Ungles, (402) 285-0219.

April 17-19

Wyoming Fun Run Barrel Race, Torrington, Wyo., (308) 631-1153.