Three Plant Science Contests will be held Wednesday, June 14, 10 a.m.–Noon at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. New this year, preregistration is required by Monday, June 12 by calling 402-441-7180 (there is no entry form). Continue reading…
The 4-H Bicycle Safety Contest will be held Saturday, June 17, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. The contest is open to all 4-H’ers ages 8 and up. Participants must provide their own bicycle and must wear a helmet. Register by Monday, June 12. Continue reading…
4-H members MUST enroll/re-enroll by June 15 or members will not be able to exhibit at the 2017 Lancaster County Super Fair. Continue reading…
4-H members’ projects must be updated by June 15 using “4-H Online” at https://ne.4honline.com These are project area(s) each member plans to enter at the Super Fair (specific classes within each project area are not needed). NOTE: only 4-H parents/guardians may update projects.
Volunteers must enroll using “4-H Online” at https://ne.4honline.com. If you and your other club leaders have not already enrolled at “4-H Online,” please do so before June 15. If you would like to view your 4-H club’s roster online, contact Karen Evasco at 402-441-7180.
All 4-H/FFA sheep/goats/swine/breeding beef/bucket calves/dairy cattle/llamas & alpacas/rabbits identifications are due by June 15 (market beef were due April 15). If questions, contact Cole at cmeador2@unl.edu or 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
4-H/FFA members showing market beef, market sheep, market swine, meat and dairy goats, dairy cattle, poultry and rabbits at the Super Fair, State Fair or AKSARBEN must complete Quality Assurance Training by June 15. Continue reading…
A second Babysitter's Training for youth ages 11-15 will be held on Thursday, June 29, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. This class through the American Red Cross will be taught by Extension Educator Jaci Foged. Cost is $35, bring a sack lunch.
Many Super Fair 4-H handouts and entry forms are now online, including:
• Overview of Exhibiting
• How to Enter Contests
• How to Enter Static Exhibits
• Animal Requirements
• Livestock Checklist
• Rabbit Dates to Remember
• Presentations Contest
• Fashion Show
• Table Setting Contest
The Lancaster County Agricultural Society is repeating the 4-H & FFA Barn Quilt contest for 4-H clubs & FFA chapters. Entry forms must be postmarked by July 6. Plywood panels may be picked up at the Lancaster Event Center after May 15 — form must be submitted prior to pick up. Continue reading…