Directions: ardc.unl.edu

Hop on a bus anytime

Bring the whole family to this one-of-a-kind event - as UNL’s Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead, Nebraska celebrates 50 years of research and education.

Learn about agriculture and get a behind the scenes look at the research center. This celebration is free and open to the public. We will have activities and information for all ages:

Home base for the open house is at the ARDC’s August N. Christenson Research and Education Center (see map inside). Start out at the Christenson Buildingand plan your afternoon of agricultural fun and learning!

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Feeding the FutureARDC Open House

It is the policy of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln not to discriminate based upon age, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender, sex, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, genetic inform

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Sunday, Sept. 23, 201212 p.m

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Join us for theARDC Open House

In honor of the ARDC’s 50th anniversary, a geocache box has been hidden. Geocaching

Scan with your mobile phoneto learn more.

Please help usplan for food needs -RSVP at ardc.unl.edu/50years.shtmlor call 402-624-8000.

And for the geocachers...brings the outdoors and technology together. Go to geocaching.com for coordinates (Mead, NE) and bring your GPS device along.

Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012 * 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

* TOURS

* Educational EXHIBITS

AND PRESENTATIONS* FREE FOOD

* Fun For Kids

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Many changes have taken place since that time, from the type of research conduct-ed to the facilities and landscape. We recognize the advances and accomplish-ments of the first 5 decades, as we look ahead towards the future.

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The Schedule

Feeding the FutureSunday, Sept. 23, 201212 p.m. - 5 p.m.

UNIVERSIT Y OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN * INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE ANd NATURAL RESOURCES

ARDC Open House

(located near Mead, NE)August N. Christenson

Research & Education Building1071 County Road G, Ithaca, NE

It is the policy of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln not to discriminate based upon age, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender, sex, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, religion or political affiliation.

• Lunch Noon - 2:00 p.m.• Cupcakes & UNL Dairy Store Ice Cream• Honey Samples at the Turf Unit• Popcorn at the Farm Shop• Soy Product Samples by the Saunders

County Soybean Growers Organization• Fresh Baked Samples by the Nebraska

Wheat Growers Association and the Wheat Board in the mobile baking lab

• Beef Value Cuts Samples after the 3-3:30 p.m. demo ends in the tent

12:00-2:00 Lunch - (in the tent) Com-plimentary lunch. RSVP requested and

appreciated. (402)624-8000 or ardc.unl.edu/50years.shtml

vision towards the future.

2:15-3:15 Backyard Farmer - (auditorium) The Backyard Farmer television program has been on the air since 1953. The panel provides research-based answers to gardening questions about turf, landscape

Directions: ardc.unl.edu

TOURS

12:00-5:00 Bus Tours - Take a windshield tour of the ARDC. Or stop by informal presentations at locations noted on this flyer. The last bus leaves at 3:45 p.m. so that participants can be back by 5 p.m.

12:00-5:00 displays and Exhibits - Visit UNL exhibits that focus on research and education at the ARDC, our history, commodity groups,

also provide LEGO-based robotics demonstrations. And the Midwest Dairy Association will have Annabelle the cow for kids to “milk”.

12:45-1:00 Welcome - (auditorium) Mr. Mark Schroeder, ARDC Director

1:00-2:00 ARdC past, present and Future - (auditorium) A look at how the ARDC has progressed from its beginnings to today and a

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and more.

12:00-5:00 hands-on Activities for Kids UNL Extension and local 4-Hers will provide hands-on activities that make learning about agriculture fun. 4-H will

design, and critters. In 2012, Backyard Farmer celebrates its 60th season. Your favorite panelists will be on hand for a Q & A session!

3:00-3:30 Beef Value Cuts demonstration – (in the tent) Based on UNL research, quality, value-priced cuts - such as steaks can come from the chuck roll, if you know how to cut it properly. UNL Extension will provide a live cutting demonstration from the chuck roll. Cuts will be grilled after-wards. Sample the cuts and learn about recipes and resources.

3:30-4:30 ARdC past, present and Future - (auditorium) A look at how the ARDC has progressed from its beginnings to today and a vision towards the future. (repeated)

Warren Sahs Inaugural director Family memorial Bench dedication – (west entrance) The famly of Dr. Warren Sahs, director from 1962-1991, are dedicating a permanent bench to the ARDCin his memory.

This event kicks off UNL’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ (IANR) celebratory week of the 150-year anniversary of the Morrill Act. Presi-dent Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act into law in 1862 establishing the land-grant system of public colleges and universities. UNL’s IANR has special events planned for the week of Sept. 23 - 29 in recognition of the land-grant anniversary. Learn more at: http://landgrant.unl.edu/.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Departments, Research and Extension * Nebraska Ordnance Plant history * ARDC history * Pre-ordnance plant land owners * Agriculture compari-sons 1962–2012 * Backyard Farmer * Midwest Dairy Association * Nebraska Corn Board * Nebraska Soybean Board * Nebraska Wheat Growers Associa-tion and the Wheat Board * Nebraska Sorghum Board * Mead Hydraulic Lab * UNL CALMIT’s “Hercules” all-ter-rain motorized remote sensing data collection vehicle

Hop on a bus anytime between 12 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. and take a windshield tour of the ARDC. Buses will stop at the following locations for informal presentations. Bus schedule posted at open house.

• Crops - Take a tour at the Agronomy Research Area and learn about the latest in crop and biofuel research.

• Animal Science - Stop by the feedlot and learn about livestock production and research. Cow/Calf Research - Visit the bull

development pasture from 2:00-3:00 p.m. to learn about current reproduc-tive and genetics research. Hear how students benefit from on and off cam-pus learning utilizing these animals.

• Facilities/Farm Operations and Former NOp - Learn about modern crop production, equipment, and technology. * GPS driven ride and drives. * Histori-cal stop - tour a Load Line utilized during the Nebraska Ordnance Plant. * Pick up a bag of popcorn. Visit with Saunders County Corn Growers Association

• Nebraska Forestry Service Fire Shop - Fire trucks at the ARDC - a program that recycles your tax dollars. See how Federal Excess Personal Property is reconditioned for rural fire districts.

• John Seaton Anderson Turfgrass Research Facility - Buffalo grass re-

search displays * Remote sensing aerial robotics demonstrations * Learn about honeybees and sample honey.

EXHIBITSExhibits and displays

For more information, call (402)624-8000 * dpittman1@unl.edu * ardc.unl.edu/50years.shtml

FREE FOOD

available from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Please help us plan for food needs - if you plan on attending, please RSVP at ardc.unl.edu/50years.shtmlor call 402-624-8000.