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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H 2019 Year in Review Video Online
The Lancaster County 4-H 2019 Year in Review video is now on YouTube. Thank you club leaders and parents who shared photos for the video!
Pick Up Items From Achievement Celebration
All items not picked up at the recent Achievement Celebration must be picked up from the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. This includes certificates, awards, activity certificates, and 3-year member and senior pins, etc. Continue reading…
Capital Biz Club Meetings
This special interest entrepreneurship club for youth ages 10 and up will meet monthly on Monday evenings through June and will partner with University of Nebraska’s Engler Agri-Business Entrepreneurship Program. Learn what it takes to start a successful business through interactive and engaging... Continue reading…
Horse Judging School March 7
The UNL Animal Science Horse Extension office is offering a Horse Judging School on Saturday, March 7, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Animal Science Complex on UNL East Campus. This school is for horse show judges, aspiring judges, judging team coaches and youth. There will be classroom... Continue reading…
Horse Level 3 & 4 Workshop, March 8
The UNL Animal Science Horse Extension office is offering a 4-H Level 3 & 4 workshop on Sunday, March 8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Animal Science Complex on UNL East Campus. It is geared to two audiences: 4-H’ers who have passed level 2 horsemanship level and adult/leaders. Topics include advanced... Continue reading…
Market Beef Weigh-in, March 10
To be eligible for performance (rate of gain) at the Lancaster County Super Fair, 4-H/FFA market steers or heifers must be weighed at the 4-H/FFA Market Beef Weigh-In on Tuesday, March 10, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 2. Exhibitors planning on exhibiting market beef at State... Continue reading…
Speech & PSA
4-H Speech & PSA Contests are open to all 4-H’ers — need not be enrolled in a specific project. Youth may choose to participate in either or both the Speech and PSA contests. For rules, helpful resources and examples, go to http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/speech. If you have questions, contact Kate... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Share Your Adventure During Nebraska 4-H Month
February is Nebraska 4-H Month. This year, state 4-H wants to see what 4-H is like from your perspective! Whether you're a 4-H adult volunteer or youth member — share your story on social media, and tag @Nebraska4H and #NE4H. Also, consider hosting a Nebraska 4-H Instagram Takeover!
4-H Companion Animal Challenge Entries Due Feb. 28
The 4-H Companion Animal Challenge will be held on Saturday, March 28 at the Animal Science Complex on UNL’s East Campus (same date as 4-H Horse Stampede.) It provides youth a chance to participate in a variety of contests that do not require animals, but allow youth to learn more about their dog... Continue reading…
Governor’s Ag Excellence Awards Due March 1
The Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards are sponsored by the Nebraska 4-H Foundation and Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA). Each year, 25 4-H clubs are awarded $500 to be used as described in the award application form completed by the club. Clubs may use the award dollars for... Continue reading…
2020 4-H Beekeeping Essay Competition
This year's National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Competition information is online at https://preservationofhoneybees.org/essays/2020-essays.
Nebraska 4-H state entries are due by March 1 to the UNL Bee Lab (unlbeelab@unl.edu) with the subject header “4H Essay Contest.”
State 4-H Stampede Entries Due March 6
The annual 4-H Horse Stampede will be held Saturday, March 28 at the UNL Animal Science Complex on East Campus. Stampede includes the 4-H state horse-related competitions which do not require a horse: Horse Bowl, Public Speaking, Demonstration and Art and Photography Contest. Open to 4-H’ers ages... Continue reading…
Pillow Sewing Workshop, March 7
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to learn beginning sewing skills while constructing a pillow at the “Pillow Party” sewing workshop on Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. No registration fee. Must register by Continue reading…
Great Volunteer Opportunity for a 4-H Teen
Up to two Lancaster County 4-H teens ages 15 and older will be selected to help lead the Ag Innovators Experience this spring/summer. This year’s theme is “Water Connects Us All.” Selected teens will attend a training on Sat., Mar. 21. This is a great opportunity to grow through 4-H. For more... Continue reading…
Originally published February 14, 2020 -
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