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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Lancaster County Extension Office Closed to In-Person Traffic
The Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County is closed to in-person traffic until further notice. This includes our lobby. We want to do our best to assist you in any way we can, while also protecting the public and our staff. Extension staff are available via phone... Continue reading…
Update About 4-H/FFA Fair Books
Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H/FFA Fair Books were delivered to the post office on March 16. The printing company is working with the post office to track down the shipment, which was last known to be at the Des Moines bulk mail processing center. Fair Books are online in PDF format.
Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-in Date Changed to June 8
4-H/FFA market sheep or market meat goat exhibitors planning to participate in the performance class based on rate of gain at the Lancaster County Super Fair must have their lambs and goats weighed on Monday, June 8, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 1 (East Side). Continue reading…
4-H Camp Scholarships for 4-H’ers
4-H Council will award full scholarships for a select number of Lancaster County 4-H members to attend a summer camp at either Nebraska 4-H Camp location: Gretna or Halsey! Applicants must be age 8 or older and currently enrolled in 4-H. Preference given to applications submitted by May 1, will... Continue reading…
Updated 4-H Horse Dress Code and Helmet Policy
The Lancaster County 4-H Horse VIPS, after lengthy discussion, voted and approved to update the 4-H Horse Dress Code. Lancaster County Horse VIPS voted to require ASTM/SEI-approved helmets for elementary, walk/trot and novice age youth divisions in all riding events and at level testings. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Virtual 4-H Club Meetings Through May 31
Because of COVID-19, Nebraska Extension has decided 4-H clubs statewide may NOT meet in-person until after May 31. This has been extended from the formerly announced May 9 date. Virtual meeting options could include:
• Email communications
• Phone calls
• Group FaceTime video calls Continue reading…
4-H/Extension "Hats for Hospitals" Community Service Project
Due to the COVID-19 situation, Bryan Health has reached out to Lancaster County 4-H and Extension needing 100% cotton surgical hats sewn for local medical personnel. Youth and adults with high-level sewing skills may help by sewing hats.
From the Statewide Nebraska 4-H Horse Program
HORSE ADVANCEMENT LEVELS UPDATE
Due to the COVID-19 situation and social distancing, there will be changes in 4-H horse Advancement Level Testing. In order to abide by social distancing recommendations, skills and demonstration testing are on hold. Continue reading…
New Online Horse Judging Lesson
Open to all 4-H’ers — need not be enrolled in a horse project. Since 4-H'ers are no longer able to meet in-person for horse judging practices, Roger Bell and Lancaster County 4-H is providing an opportunity for youth to learn and practice those skills at home. Continue reading…
4-H Resources You May Use At Home
Lancaster County 4-H is compiling a list of 4-H resources and activities 4-H families, volunteers and youth may use at home during the COVID-19 situation. The resources are categorized by Nebraska 4-H project areas. Resources are still being added — check back often!
Nebraska 4-H Now Has Three At-Home Live Learning Opportunities!
Nebraska 4-H has launched three live video series — Living Room Learning, Boredom Buster Challenge and Virtual Field Trips — to provide fun, engaging, educational activities to families that now find themselves at home.
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Ag Youth Institute Deadline is April 15
The Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) is a five-day summer program for current high school juniors and seniors to learn more about Nebraska agriculture and agricultural career opportunities. This year’s NAYI will be held July 6–10 at UNL East Campus. Students are selected to attend... Continue reading…
4-H Spring Leader Virtual Training, April 29 - Register by April 22
New leaders, experienced leaders, parents and volunteers are invited to a 4-H Leaders Training on Wednesday, April 29, 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. This year, the training will be done as Zoom online meetings. Register for the training and your preferred time by emailing Kristin at kristin.geisert@unl.edu... Continue reading…
Extension Event Postponements, Cancellations & Changes
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Nebraska Extension statewide is following UNL guidelines for teaching classes, workshops, etc. All teaching or gathering events through May 9 (end of UNL spring semester) are cancelled or postponed unless they can be delivered remotely... Continue reading…
Originally published April 3, 2020 -
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