There are three major 4‑H deadlines that fall on Sunday, June 15:
• Enrollment/Re‑enrollment in 4‑H Online
• Youth for Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Certificates due to Extension office or lancaster4h@unl.edu
• Animal IDs due to Extension office or lancaster4h@unl.edu Continue reading…
Each summer, student interns join the 4‑H staff at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County and provide much needed assistance. Three full-time college interns are helping with ongoing summer programming, including contests, Clover College, Lancaster County Super Fair and other activities. Continue reading…
***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
4‑H & FFA members participating in any of the following animal projects need to complete a Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training: beef, dairy cattle, goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. Continue reading…
Need a summary of the animal requirements for the Lancaster County Super Fair and Nebraska State Fair? Look no further! Continue reading…
The Nebraska 4‑H Livestock Achievement Program is a recognizes excellence in the project areas of beef, sheep, meat goat, swine, dairy cattle, dairy goat, rabbit and poultry across the state. Continue reading…
This year’s 4‑H horsemanship advancement level group testings will be held at the Sandhills Global Event Center on the following Tuesday evenings: April 15, April 29, May 13, May 27, June 17 and June 24. Continue reading…
The Lancaster County 4-H Plant Science Contests will be held in-person on Wednesday, June 18, 10 a.m.–Noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Register by Tuesday, June 17 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
Do you want to support your local 4‑H program AND treat yourself at the same time? Do we have good news for you!
The Runza restaurant at 33rd and Nebraska Parkway/Highway 2 in Lincoln is partnering with 4-H on Tuesday, June 17, and will be donating 10% of their sales from 5–8 p.m... Continue reading…
Important 4-H Deadlines that fall on Tuesday, July 1:
• 4‑H and FFA entries for animal classes at the Lancaster County Super Fair are due between June 18 and July 1 at 11:59 p.m.
• Those showing your own animal for Clover Kids Animal Showmanship at the Lancaster County Super Fair... Continue reading…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
In the Table Setting Contest, 4‑H members select a theme, wear a costume related to that theme and display one place setting, including table covering, dishes, glassware, silverware, centerpiece and menu. Continue reading…
Interview Judging is Wednesday, July 30 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Ag Society Hall. 4‑H members have the opportunity to talk to judges about their static exhibits and share what was easy, what was challenging and the lessons they learned. Continue reading…
All Clover Kids (youth ages 5–7 by Jan. 1, 2025) are invited to show & tell one of their 4‑H exhibits or a small animal during Clover Kids Show & Tell on Sunday, Aug. 3 in Ag Society Hall, Clover Kids exhibit area (15‑minute time slots run from 1–2:30 p.m.). Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
All youth, as well as adults, may test their knowledge of plants through two upcoming online plant science contests. Study materials are online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/hort-fair. Continue reading…
Sewing help sessions for 4‑H members ages 8–18 will be held Tuesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 26 from 12:30–4:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 28 from 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. All sessions will be held at the Bernina Sewing Center, 5740 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln. Continue reading…
This is the 15th year Kath Conroy, a 4‑H Clothing Superintendent, and her husband, Mike, are graciously donating a new sewing machine to one Lancaster County 4‑H youth! Continue reading…
New this year! Lancaster County 4‑H wishes to honor our 2025 4‑H senior graduates by offering to print and display Senior Recognition 2’ x 3’ posters during the 4‑H days of the Lancaster County Super Fair, July 31–Aug. 3! See prototype pictured. A $10 fee covers paper, printing... Continue reading…
Applications for the Lancaster County 4‑H & FFA Livestock Boosters $500 college scholarships are due Sunday, July 6. Open to all Lancaster County 4‑H or FFA high school seniors, but preference to those who have exhibited production livestock in 4‑H or FFA. Continue reading…
Livestock exhibitors who enter the following species will be charged a bedding fee: Beef and dairy cattle — $12 per head. Bucket calves — $9 per head. Fill out the form at https://go.unl.edu/lcsf-livestock. Print and submit with payment (cash or check) to the Extension office... Continue reading…
A 4‑H Photography Help Session will be held Monday, July 14 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. No fees or pre‑registration required, just drop in. Open to all 4‑H youth ages 8 and up!
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Lancaster County 4‑H Council is hosting a Chicken Dinner on Friday, Aug. 1, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the South Hall — enter through Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room (vehicles enter Gate 3 off Havelock, park near the South Hall). Dinner features Slim Chickens chicken tenders, side dishes and dessert! Continue reading…
4‑H & FFA exhibitors can get free 4‑H & FFA Entry Pass Hangtags for their immediate families at the Extension office, available until July 30, or the Extension 4‑H Fair, Horse and Livestock offices at the Sandhills Global Event Center (during 4‑H & FFA portion of the fair.) Continue reading…
YOUR 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 and 4‑H Council is working hard to have another fantastic 4‑H Food Stand at the fair. Continue reading…
Trying to figure out what to do with that gift you won’t use? Do you have a special item you’ve handcrafted and would like to donate for a great cause? Help support Lancaster County 4‑H Council by donating items for their Silent Auction held in conjunction with the 4‑H Chicken Dinner... Continue reading…
The Lancaster County 4‑H & FFA Purple Ribbon Market Livestock Premium Auction is a way for the community to reward purple ribbon market animal exhibitors. “Premium” cash rewards are given by individuals and businesses. The success of the auction is dependent on donations and buyers. Continue reading…
***NEWS FROM 4-H PARTNERS***
The information below is shared at the request of 4-H partners:
Hey soon‑to‑be seniors! Are you interested in the University of Nebraska? Don't miss out on Summer Red Letter Days, where you'll experience for yourself what life is like as a student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Continue reading…