Extension Office

The mission of Nebraska Extension in Phelps & Gosper County is to engage with the communities of Both Counties, connecting them with resources, research and innovation of the University of Nebraska.  We strive to be the educational resource for every Nebraskan, inspiring fulfilled, prosperous and healthy lives.  We are here to serve you!  Stop in to see us at (Phelps- 1308 2nd St., Holdrege) (Gosper- 507 Smith Ave., Elwood ) or call us at 308-995-4222.

In Cooperative Extension:

• We are committed to improving the productivity and quality of the lives of Nebraskans.
• We do this by providing educational programming.
• We address and focus on selected priority needs and issues.
• We develop programs available to a diverse statewide clientele-agricultural enterprises, families, youths, businesses and communities – as well as national and international audiences.
• We use a partnership of federal, state, local and private resources, i.e., technologies, information, money and people.
• We offer all those audiences opportunities to understand and adapt to technical, economic and social change.