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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Achievement Celebrations Results, Presentation and Photos Online
Complete results and photos from 4-H Achievement Celebration are now online. Congratulations to the 4-H members, clubs and volunteers who were recognized for their accomplishments! New this year, the slideshow presentation is online as a PDF. Archived results and photos are now available!
4-H/FFA Fair Books Will be Mailed in March
The Lancaster County Super Fair will be July 30–Aug. 8. 4-H & FFA exhibits and events will be July 30–Aug. 2. 4-H Horse Show will be July 29–Aug. 2. The Lancaster County 4-H & FFA Fair Book contains entry information for 4-H & FFA members exhibiting in 4-H/FFA. Fair Books are scheduled to be... Continue reading…
4-H Jammie Sewing Workshop, March 28
4-H youth ages 8 and older are invited to practice their basic sewing skills and make pajama or lounge wear pants or shorts at the “Jammie Jamboree” sewing workshop on Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m. until about 12:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. No... Continue reading…
Rabbit Show, March 28
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Exhibit Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18. Show flyer is at https://go.unl.edu/rabbitshowspring20. For more information, call Bob at 402-525-8263 or the Extension office at 402-441-7180.
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***REMINDERS***
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…
New 4-H Chick Days on March 14 Features Statewide Poultry Contests
Nebraska 4-H is EGG-cited to announce a NEW 4-H Chick Days event featuring a variety of statewide 4-H poultry and food science contests that don't require live animals, including egg decorating, poultry quiz bowl, photography, omelet cookery and speech contests. Continue reading…
Pick-A-Pig Club
The Pick-A-Pig 4-H club is accepting new members for anyone who wants to learn about pork production and show a pig at the Lancaster County Super Fair. The club is open to all city and rural youth ages 8–18. If you are interested, contact Harry Muhlbach at 402-430-7304 by March 15.
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 28, 2020 -
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