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Ann Spilker, extended learning coordinator at the University of Nebraska State Museum, stands next to the Nebraska prairie display on the fourth floor of Morrill Hall. Talking about prairie roots with young campers made Spilker realize she wanted to be an educator.

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Corn and soybean fields create a patchwork of colors at sunset, bisected by Highway 43 in southeast Lancaster County. The market value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased 14% over the prior year, to an average of $3,835 per acre, according to a University of Nebraska–Lincoln report.

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In this undated photo, cattle stand on the East Campus Mall. Agriculture Hall is shown at left. The cattle are pointed east, toward Ag Communications Hall (the old Experiment Station building).

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Ann Spilker, extended learning coordinator at the University of Nebraska State Museum, stands next to the Nebraska prairie display on the fourth floor of Morrill Hall. Talking about prairie roots with young campers made Spilker realize she wanted to be an educator.

Spilker plants seeds of discovery for museum campers

February 17, 2026

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