***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Animal entries must be submitted online, deadline July 1
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! Continue reading…
4-H/FFA Livestock Booster Club scholarship, deadline July 6
Applications for the Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Booster Club $500 college scholarship are due July 6. Open to all Lancaster County 4-H/FFA seniors, but preference to those who have exhibited production livestock in 4-H or FFA.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/5bg***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
State 4-H Horse Show
The Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Exposition will be held July 15–19 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Information is at http://4h.unl.edu/horse/state-expo Continue reading…
Horse Incentive forms due July 27
Any Lancaster County 4-H’er may participate in the horse incentive program and earn points by participating in horse-related activities between January 1 and July 20. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! The points you tracked from participating in horse-related activities must... Continue reading…
June Spotlight newsletter posted online
Nebraska's “Spotlight on 4-H Newsletter” for 4-H volunteers, members and families is packed with information and resources. June topics include:
• 4-H Volunteers & Judges!
• Club Meetings: Creating a Cohesive Club
• Grab & Go: Presentations
• Purple Ribbon Projects Through Info Sheets
Super Fair Volunteer Fun Days!
The Lancaster County Ag Society invites 4-H/FFA exhibitors and their families to participate in the first annual Super Fair Volunteer Fun Days on Monday, July 30 & Tuesday, July 31 at the Lancaster Event Center. Sign up at https://lancastereventcenter.org/super-fair/get-involved/be-a-volunteer. Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
Presentations Contest, July 14
This year’s Presentations Contest will be Saturday, July 14, 8:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Register by July 9 calling 402-441-7180 and providing youth name(s), age(s) by Jan. 1 of current year, presentation title, class number and time slot preference. Continue reading…
Babysitter's Training for 5th-7th Graders
A Babysitting Training through the American Red Cross taught by Extension Educator Jaci Foged will be held Wednesday, July 18 and Thursday, July 19, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Register by Monday, July 9. Cost is $35. Bring a sack lunch.
4-H sewing help sessions in July
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…
Fashion Show, deadline July 17
Fashion Show judging will be Tuesday, July 24, 8 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. The public Fashion Show will be Thursday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center, Exhibit Hall.
Rabbit Comment Cards are now available at the Extension office
Each rabbit exhibitor at Super Fair must complete a rabbit comment card for the following classes:
• Rabbit Show Comment Card (for market and breed classes)
• Rabbit Fur Class Comment Card
• Rabbit Pet Class Comment Card
It is highly encouraged to pick up comments cards at the Extension office... Continue reading…
Video Companion Animal (and Cat) Showmanship Contest
The Nebraska 4-H Video Companion Animal Showmanship Contest provides youth an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills they have developed in their 4-H companion animal project. This statewide contest is open to youth ages 10–18 who are enrolled in one of these companion animal projects... Continue reading…
Youth Livestock Premium Auction donations
Please remember to talk with your community businesses to get donations for the Lancaster County Youth Livestock Premium Auction held during the Lancaster County Super Fair. The success of the auction is dependent on 4-H’ers to acquire donations and buyers for the auction. Continue reading…
Originally published June 29, 2018 -
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