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***BREAKING NEWS***
4-H Members and Leaders — Please Re-Enroll by April 1!
It’s time for youth and volunteers to re-enroll in 4-H for the 2022 4-H year! You are strongly encouraged to re-enroll by April 1, or you may miss out on communications such as Nebline, email reminders, etc.! Nebraska 4-H has transitioned to 4-H Online 2.0 at https://v2.4honline.com. Continue reading…
Volunteer Rescreening in 2022
This year, all Lancaster County direct volunteers must be rescreened through the Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Central Registry Check. Cost of the screening is $5.
For 4-H club leaders and parents/guardians who volunteer, the process will be initiated when you re-enroll... Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
National Western Stock Show Catch-a-Calf Program Deadline Dec. 15
The National Western Stock Show Catch-a-Calf Program is open to youth ages 14-18, as of January 1, 2021. Youth must be an enrolled 4-H member and resident of the states of CO, WY, KS or NE. Continue reading…
Ag Society Annual Election & Meeting, Dec. 16
The Lancaster County Agricultural Society (which acts as the Fair Board) will hold its Annual Meeting and Board election on Thursday, Dec. 16 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds, 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln NE 68507, in the Lincoln Room on west side of fairgrounds. Voting will take place... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Horse Incentive Program Has Begun
Any Lancaster County 4-H’er may participate in the horse incentive program and earn points by participating in horse-related activities. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! Log hours/points by participating in various horse-related activities Jan. 1–July 15. Continue reading…
Galactic Quest Workshop, Jan. 3 — Sign Up by Jan. 1
What better way is there to spend winter break than by taking a Galactic Quest? All youth ages 8–14 are invited to explore the mysteries of space exploration at a Galactic Quest workshop on Monday, Jan. 3, 1–4 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms... Continue reading…
4-H at Omaha Fashion Week Deadline is Jan. 3
Nebraska 4-H is pleased to announce that we are once again partnering with Omaha Fashion Week (OFW) during their Spring Showcase! OFW Student Night will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 23 and will feature high school designers and a 4-H collection. Youth ages 8-18 are encouraged to apply. Continue reading…
Dog Club Accepting New Members, Starts Jan. 10
The 4 On the Floor dog 4-H club for youth ages 9–18 will start on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 at the Lancaster Event Center – 4-H office located by Pavilion 3. Meetings will begin at 6:15 p.m. and last about an hour, held every other Monday. Summer schedule (after May) to be determined. Continue reading…
4th & 5th Grade Fun Night, Jan. 21, 6–10 p.m.
All 4th and 5th graders are invited to 4-H Teen Council’s Fun Night, which will be held Friday, Jan. 21, 6–10 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. The evening will include fun projects, games and snacks. Continue reading…
Horse Stampede Entries Due March 4
The statewide 4-H Horse Stampede is planned for Saturday, March 26 on UNL 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. All entry forms are due to county offices by... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
4-H Awards & Scholarship Forms Due Jan. 3
Many Lancaster County 4-H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Jan. 3. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County 4-H Achievement Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.. Forms are available at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/awards and the Extension office. Continue reading…
4-H/FFA Livestock Requirements for Super Fair
The 2022 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Checklist is now online at lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/2022/Livestock-Checklist-22.pdf and available at the Extension office. This 2-page handout lists deadlines and events, identification requirements for showing at the Lancaster County Super Fair... Continue reading…
Livestock Achievement Program 2022
Nebraska 4-H is excited to announce the second year of the Livestock Achievement Program which recognizes Members of Excellence across all 4-H livestock project areas, including: beef, sheep, meat goat, swine, dairy cattle, dairy goat, rabbit and poultry. Continue reading…
4-H Club Gives Youth With Special Needs Opportunity to Show Lambs
The Unified Showing 4-H Club empowers youth with special needs by pairing them with buddies who ensure the safety of the youth showman and lamb. There will be a selection process for both showmen (ages 8–18) and buddies (ages 14–18). Applications will be accepted Jan. 1–March 13, 2022. Continue reading…
Originally published December 10, 2021 -
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