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 different kinds of programs. A few examples are: community service projects, trips or tours for club members and community improvement projects. The intent is to increase 4-H’ers awareness of agricultural careers. Consider “agricultural” in the broadest terms for this program.
Forms are now due by April 1. Applications are online at http://www.ne4hfoundation.org/governers-ag-excellence-award. Clubs will be notified by May 15. If you have questions, contact Lindsay Shearer at 402-472-9019 or lshearer2@unl.edu.