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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. Continue reading…
Neb. Dept. of Agriculture Annual Poster Contest
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture's (NDA) annual poster contest highlights the state’s number one industry. This year’s theme, “Nebraska Agriculture: Straight from the Good Life,” promotes agricultural products grown, raised and/or made in Nebraska. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop in Central City
A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop is scheduled for early March in Central City. It will be held March 13-14 at the Merrick County Fairgrounds in Central City. The deadline to register for the Central City training is March 3. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Update Session in Central City, March 12
A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Update Session is scheduled for early March in Central City. It will be held March 12 at the Merrick County Fairgrounds in Central City. The deadline to register for the Central City training is March 3.
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State 4-H Horse Stampede Entries Due March 5
The statewide 4-H Horse Stampede is planned for Saturday, March 27 on University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus. This event offers a variety of 4-H horse contests that don’t require live horses, including public speaking, demonstration, quiz bowl, art and photography. Some changes have been made... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H Virtual Companion Animal Challenge Entries Due March 29
The Virtual Companion Animal Challenge offers a variety of 4-H companion animal contests that don’t require live animals, including a Demonstration Contest, Essay Contest, Art Contest, Photography Contest, Cat Trivia, and Dog Trivia. Youth have the opportunity to display their companion animal... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
4-H/FFA Market Beef Weigh-in, March 9
4-H and FFA exhibitors showing market steers or heifers at the Lancaster County Super Fair for participation in rate of gain must weigh-in their projects at the 4-H/FFA Market Beef Weigh-In on Tuesday, March 9, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 2. Exhibitors planning... Continue reading…
4-H Speech & PSA Contest, March 10 Deadline
4-H Speech & PSA Contests are open to all 4-H’ers ages 5–18 — need not be enrolled in a specific project. Youth may participate in either or both the Speech and PSA contests. For rules, helpful resources and examples, go to https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/speech. Both contests have Clover Kids... Continue reading…
4-H Jammie Sewing Workshop, March 13 - Register by March 8
4-H youth ages 8 and older are invited to practice their basic sewing skills and learn to use a pattern to make pajama or lounge wear pants or shorts at the Jammie Jamboree sewing workshop on Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m. until about 12:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444... Continue reading…
Pick-A-Pig Club Accepting New Members
The Pick-A-Pig 4-H club is 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. The club reorganizes in late winter with a strict deadline to join by March 15. Continue reading…
4-H Rabbit Show, March 20
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show is currently planned for Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18. This is a great opportunity to learn and practice your showmanship! Show flyer is at... Continue reading…
4-H Furniture Painting Workshop, March 27 - Register TODAY
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to participate in the Furniture Painting workshop on Saturday, March 27, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Must register by Friday, March 19 by calling 402-441-7180... Continue reading…
Horse Stampede, March 27
The statewide 4-H Horse Stampede has made some changes for 2021 in accommodation with health restrictions and guidelines. This year's event is planned to be held Saturday, March 27 on University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus. Continue reading…
Originally published February 26, 2021 -
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