Programs

Educational Through science-based applied and adaptive research, Cooperative Extension's educators assist agricultural producers with implementing marketing strategies and production techniques on their own farms. Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable agriculture techniques that minimize waste and environmental impacts are demonstrated throughout the orchard and along the trails. Viticulture The study and development of wine grapes and the wine industry within Nebraska, with a primary focus in southeastern Nebraska. One of seven UNL viticulture research sites is located at the Kimmel Orchard.

Specialty Forestry Crops The study of harvestable woody and other forestry crops such as corkscrew willow and colored dogwoods for use in the floral industry. Agritourism The study and development of agricultural-related tourism. Agritourism works with agriculturally oriented tourists who are from the farm and/or from agribusinesses who are visiting to gain educational insights.

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The Kimmels championed the benefits of higher education, and in 1925 began work with the University to develop a research facility for alternative crops.

History



Richard P. Kimmel grew up in Nebraska City where he attended school and graduated in 1915. After high school, he attended Cornell College in Mount Vernon.

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The study and development of agricultural-related tourism is an important focus of the Kimmel Education and Research Center (KERC) at Kimmel Orchard.

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