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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Leader Packets Have Been Mailed and Posted Online
This year, club leaders and independent members will be mailed spring leader packets in the mail in late April. The information and handouts are also posted as PDFs at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/leaders.
Special Garden and Agronomy Projects
4-H families have the opportunity to participate in the special garden and/or special agronomy projects this year. The Special Garden Project is growing Hakurei Turnip. This vegetable is a white salad turnip. The Special Agronomy Project is Teosinte... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Thank You for Supporting Runza Night
Thank you to all the 4-H supporters who ate at Runza on 33rd and Pioneers last Tuesday! Lancaster County 4-H Council is receiving 15% of the proceeds which will help support 4-H programs, activities and scholarships. We appreciate you!
Horsemanship Level Testings, May 18
A 4-H horsemanship advancement level group testing will be held on Tuesday, May 18, at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 4 Amy Countryman Arena. All the written horsemanship level requirements must be completed and submitted to Kate before the riding portion of the levels can be... Continue reading…
District/State Horse Entries Due TODAY
4-H’ers competing in 4-H District and State horse shows must be 10 years of age by Jan. 1 and meet level requirements listed on the entry form. NEW: All Lancaster County 4-H’ers participating in District/State horse shows must submit online entries. Continue reading…
Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-in, May 11
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 Tuesday, May 11, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 1 (east side). Continue reading…
Horse Judging Contest, TODAY
The 4-H Horse Judging Contest will be held on Friday, May 21 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 3. Open to all 4-H’ers — need not be enrolled in a horse project. This is a Lancaster County Super Fair contest held before the fair. Ribbon placings and premiums will be awarded. Continue reading…
Pre-Districts Horse Clinic/Show, May 22
The Lancaster County 4-H Horse VIPS Committee is sponsoring a 4-H Pre-Districts Clinic/Show/Fundraiser on Saturday, May 22, 8:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 3 to help youth prepare for Districts. Youth ages 8–18 are welcome; need not be in 4-H! Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
4-H/FFA Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-in, May 11
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 Tuesday, May 11, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 1 (east side). Continue reading…
STEM Zoom Workshops in June
Deborah Weitzenkamp, Extension Educator in Otoe County is offering two virtual science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workshops via Zoom in June: 3D Modeling and Code Camp. Youth must be at least 8 years old. Continue reading…
Clover College, June 15–18
Lancaster County 4-H Clover College is four days of in-person, “hands-on” workshops full of fun and a sense of belonging. Learning topics include STEAM concepts of science, technology, engineering, art and math which can spark career interests. There are 49 total workshops in 2021! Continue reading…
YQCA Requirements for Livestock Exhibitors Due June 15
4-H/FFA members enrolled in any of the following animal projects need to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training:
• Beef (bucket calf, feeder calf, breeding beef, market beef)
• Dairy cattle
• Goat (breeding meat goat, dairy goat, meat goat)
• Poultry
• Rabbit... Continue reading…
New — Livestock Parent/Leader Training & ID Help Night
New this year, a Livestock Parent/Leader Training & Identification Help night will be held at the same time as the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) face-to-face training on Thursday June 10 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Continue reading…
Seeking Photos of 4-H Clubs and Members
Families and club leaders are encouraged to take photos throughout the year of meetings (virtual or in-person), community service projects and youth working on projects. You may find these photos valuable for your own use. Lancaster County 4-H would like to use these types of photos... Continue reading…
Originally published April 23, 2021 -
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