ABN = Ag Builders of Nebraska
- private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1971 and dedicated to the continual improvement and prosperity of Nebraska Agriculture.
- played a prominent role in the establishment of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. It has served as a catalyst to inform individuals and organizations and to actively support IANR in its role to provide research, teaching and educational outreach (extension) programs.
AI = Varies by context
- Activity Insight
- Artificial Intelligence
- Artificial Insemination
CASNR = College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources
- Part of IANR
CATCH Kids = Coordinated Approach to Child Health
- Started in 1980s
- Founded “Go, Slow, and Whoa” food categories
- Way to prevent childhood obesity, through food choices and exercise
CGS = Center for Grassland Studies
CRAWL = Center for Resilience in Agricultural Working Landscapes
CTE = Varies by context
- College and Technical Education
- Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (neurodegenerative disease caused by repeated head injuries, most publicized in football athletes)
EAP = Varies by context
- Emergency Action Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
ENREC = Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center
EPD = Expertise and Personnel Directory – separate from UNL Directory
ELT = Extension Leadership Team
EZ = Engagement Zone
EZC = Engagement Zone Coordinator
- Raising Nebraska is in Engagement Zone 6
- EC works with EZCs to utilize the facility and help fill space with programming
- It is helpful to sit in on EZ 6 meetings to connect with staff in area and stay connected to local issues.
FEWS2 = Food, Energy, Water, and Societal Systems
- 2025 Aim of CASNR
GBT = Grain Bin Theater
GNBC = Greater Business Center of Nebraska
GNT = Greener Nebraska Towns
- Funding administered through Nebraska Statewide Arboretum to plant meaningful landscapes
GTN = Growing Together Nebraska
- Part of Nebraska’s SNAP-ED program
- Funding is used to increase the access to fresh fruits and vegetables at homeless shelters and food pantries.
IANR = Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
IBT = Interagency Billing Transfer
- How one state agency transfers money to another
- Ex. – registration fees
LCD = Varies by Context
- Largest Classroom Day – State Fair
- Liquid Crystal Display – television and video screens
NACEB = Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards
NACO = Nebraska Association of County Officials
NAE4-HYDP (Formerly NEA4-HA) = National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals
NCTA = Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
NDA = Nebraska Department of Agriculture
NIBSI = Nebraska Integrated Livestock Systems Initiative
NYSD = National Youth Science Day
- See “4-H/Extension Programs”
PREC = Panhandle Research and Extension Center
REC = Research and Extension Center
RED = Research and Extension Directors oversee the three area UNL Research Centers
RPN = Rural Prosperity Nebraska
SF = State Fair
SNAP-Ed = Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (Ceasing Sept. 30. 2025)
UNL = University of Nebraska-Lincoln
UNK = University of Nebraska-Kearney
UNO = University of Nebraska-Omaha
WCREC = West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center