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***BREAKING NEWS***
***BREAKING NEWS***
The 2020 4-H/FFA Fair Book for the Lancaster County Super Fair is now online in PDF format. There are two versions: 1) same as printed version and 2) with changes from last year's Fair Book indicated in green. The printed version will be mailed to all 4-H families approximately March 16.
More details at: https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair#overall
See the Fair Book for detailed information about each of the following new classes or changes:
SPECIAL COUNTY EXHIBITS: “Holiday Décor.”
PHOTOGRAPHY: All new classes to correspond with the new manuals, “Photography Basics,” “Next Level Photography” and “Mastering Photography.” Continue reading…
New versions of the Bucket Calf and Bottle Meat Goat Project Books are now available online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair#livestock (as Word .docx and fill-in pdfs) and at the Extension office. It is recommended to start your record book at date of birth or time of purchase of your animal.
More details at: https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair#livestock***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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…
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…
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS***
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…
The 4-H year is Oct. 1–Sept. 30 and, since it is a new 4-H year, all 4-H members and volunteers must re-enroll for the 2019–2020 4-H year (even if you just enrolled in August or September). New members and fair projects may be updated through June 15.
The website to enroll or re-enroll is... Continue reading…
The annual Kiwanis Karnival, a FREE family event, is sponsored by the Lincoln Center Kiwanis. This year, it will be held Friday, April 17, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Elliott Elementary School, 225 S. 25th St., Lincoln. The Karnival features carnival-type games for youth, bingo for adults, prizes, snacks... Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
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.
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…
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…
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.
The 2020 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Checklist is now available at the Extension office and online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair. This 2-page handout lists deadlines and events, identification requirements for showing at Super Fair and State Fair... Continue reading…
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