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New in 2018, all 4-H/FFA animal entries for the Lancaster County Super Fair must be entered online at http://lancaster.fairmanager.com. This includes stall requests and livestock/poultry exhibitor T-shirt sizes. No paper forms will be accepted! Youth must be enrolled and animal project(s) selected Continue reading…
4-H/FFA exhibitors can get free 4-H/FFA entry pass hangtags for their immediate families at the Extension office (available now through August 1). These entry passes allow one vehicle and its occupants to enter the fairgrounds each day Thursday, August 2–Sunday, August 5. Continue reading…
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, all exhibits which don’t move (for example, Food & Nutrition; Photography; and Science, Engineering & Technology) are called static exhibits. EACH 4-H static exhibit must have a 4-H Static Exhibit Entry Tag attached. Some classes require additional information. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H Council is hosting a Chicken Dinner fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 3, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Lancaster County Super Fair. Advance tickets may be purchased for $8 at the Extension office starting Monday, June 18. Tickets at the door are $9. Continue reading…
Kath Conroy, a 4-H clothing superintendent, is offering to help 4-H youth with their sewing projects again this year. This exceptional seamstress has many years of experience helping 4-H’ers. Four help sessions will be held Monday, July 9 through Thursday, July 12, 12:30–4:30 p.m. each day at the Continue reading…
Nebraska's “Spotlight on 4-H Newsletter” for 4-H volunteers, members and families is packed with information and resources. May topics include:
• #4HGrowsHere
• Club Meetings: Brain Breaks
• Showing Rabbits & Poultry
• Keep HOT Food Hot & COLD Food Cold
• 4-H Leadership Opportunities
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is holding a Poultry Photo Contest again this year, but not offering a calendar due to funding issues. They are seeking poultry photos from current 4-H and FFA members to be used in poultry education. Deadline is July 15.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/5xci
The Lancaster County Ag Society invites 4-H/FFA exhibitors and their families to participate in Super Fair Volunteer Fun Days on July 30 & 31. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt. The Ag Society is holding a T-Shirt Design Contest for those shirts. Deadline is June 30. Prize is a $100 certificate.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/pmn8A Babysitting Training through the American Red Cross taught by Extension Educator Jaci Foged will be held Wednesday, July 18, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Register by Tuesday, July 9. Cost is $35. Bring a sack lunch.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/mezwYOUR HELP IS NEEDED! Help the 4-H program by volunteering at the 4-H Food Stand! The Lancaster County Super Fair is just around the corner! 4-H Council is working hard to have another fantastic 4-H Food Stand at the fair. Every year they ask volunteers to work in the food stand. It is the primary Continue reading…
There are still Lancaster County 4-H Council 4-H camp scholarships available for Lancaster County 4-H members! Preference is given to first-time campers. Applications must be submitted before the date of the camp you wish to attend. Summer camp info is https://4h.unl.edu/camps-centers/summer-camp
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/3qi8Recent Newsletters
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