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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Governor’s Ag Excellence Awards Deadline Extended to April 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…
The Career Academy Ag/Bioscience Open House, March 21
The Career Academy (TCA) invites 4-H/FFA high school families to their upcoming Agriculture/Bioscience Open House on Sunday, March 21 from 1-3 p.m. at TCA, 800 O St. There will be guided tours of TCA and the Ag/Bio Green house, agricultural events and bioscience events. Continue reading…
March Spotlight on 4-H Newsletter
Nebraska's “Spotlight on 4-H" newsletter for 4-H volunteers, members and families is packed with information and resources. Topics include: •Volunteer Development Resources • Unified Showing 4-H Club • Understanding 4-H Terminology • Pick Your Project • Stop the Pass • Clover Kid Grab & Go Lesson
Now Is a Good Time to Start 4-H Diamond Clover Program
The Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover program consists of six levels in which 4-H’ers plan and report a broad range of age-appropriate accomplishments, which could include (depending on age/level):
• Participate as a member of a 4-H club.
• Recruit a new 4-H member or participant.
• Participate in a... Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Gives Back
The Nebraska 4-H Gives Back program is an opportunity for a 4-H member or a team of 4-H’ers to make a meaningful contribution to their community. To achieve the Nebraska 4-H Gives Back honor, a 4-H member or team must complete a major service-learning project. Complete information and forms are... Continue reading…
4-H Summer Camps at Nebraska National Forest
Youth 8-15, want to spend a week of your summer enjoying the outdoors, trying new activities and making new friends? Attend a week-long overnight camp program at Nebraska State 4-H Camp in the beautiful Nebraska National Forest near Halsey! Continue reading…
Big Red Summer Academic Camps on UNL Campus
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are residential, career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. They are open to all youth grades 9th/10th-12th, including recent high school graduates. This year's dates are June 13-18. Registration deadline is May 28. Early Bird rates end May 7. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
4-H/FFA Fair Book Is Now Online!
The Lancaster County Super Fair will be July 29–Aug. 7. 4-H & FFA exhibits and events will be July 29–Aug. 1. 4-H Horse Show will be July 28–Aug. 1. The Lancaster County 4-H & FFA Fair Book contains entry information for 4-H & FFA members exhibiting in 4-H/FFA. Continue reading…
New in 4-H at Super Fair
The 2021 Lancaster County Super Fair will be July 29–Aug. 7 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. 4-H & FFA Exhibits & Events are planned for July 29–Aug. 1, and 4-H Horse Shows July 28–Aug. 1. See the Fair Book for detailed information about each of the following new classes or changes: Continue reading…
4-H Members and Leaders — Please Re-Enroll by April 1!
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 2020–2021 4-H year (even if you just enrolled in August or September). New members and fair projects may be updated through June 15. Continue reading…
4-H Pet Pals Club Seeks New Members
Did you adopt a new small pet such as a hamster, a gecko, or a hermit crab over the winter months? Maybe you already had one? The 4-H Pet Pals small animal club can give you the opportunity to learn about pet care, create animal crafts, listen to speakers, go on tours, and even show your pet... Continue reading…
Originally published March 12, 2021 -
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