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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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The Nebraska 4-H Video Companion Animal Showmanship Contest is open to youth ages 10–18 who are enrolled in a companion animal (including cat) project. Videos should be recorded at the youth’s home and submitted at https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/showmanship-contest... Continue reading…
This year’s Presentations Contest will be Saturday, July 9, 8:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Register by Tuesday, July 5 by calling 402-441-7180 and providing youth name(s), age(s) by Jan. 1 of current year, presentation title, class number and time slot preference. Continue reading…
What is the one thing that makes a leader worth following? Be a part of this remarkable rebroadcast from 9 of the world’s most influential and acclaimed speakers who answer this question! Nebraska 4-H Tech Changemakers Team is hosting this special event on Tuesday, July 12, 9 a.m.–3:45 p.m. Continue reading…
All Clover Kids, youth ages 5–7 by Jan. 1, 2022, are invited to show & tell one of their 4-H exhibits or a small animal during Clover Kids Show & Tell on Sunday, July 31 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds in the Lincoln Room, Clover Kids exhibit area (15-minute time slots run from 1–2:45 p.m. Continue reading…
Interview judging is Wednesday, July 27 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Lincoln Room. 4-H’ers have the opportunity to talk to judges about their static exhibits and share what was easy, what was challenging and the lessons they learned. 4-H’ers also learn what the judge looks for and how to improve skills. Continue reading…
Applications for the Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Booster Club $500 college scholarship are due July 6. Open to all Lancaster County 4-H/FFA seniors, but preference to those who have exhibited production livestock in 4-H or FFA. The application is at the Extension office and online at http://go.unl.edu/5bg.
• Exhibitors who enter the following species will be charged a bedding fee: Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Bucket Calf and Llama/Alpaca. $10 per head for beef and dairy cattle. $7 per head for bucket calves and llamas/alpacas. Continue reading…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, most 4-H/FFA livestock shows and the Rabbit Specialty Show include a 4-H Clover Kids Showmanship class for 4-H members ages 5–7 (by January 1 of the current year). Participants must be enrolled in Lancaster County 4-H as a Clover Kid. Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
The Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Exposition will be held July 9–13 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Information is at http://4h.unl.edu/horse/state-expo. Please bring a stall gate at least 48-inches wide. All stalls will be required to have bedding and must be cleaned before releasing. Continue reading…
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. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H asks for adults and youth ages 8 and up to help 4-H during the Lancaster County Super Fair at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. If you, someone from your club or an interested volunteer would like to help, contact the Extension office at 402-441-7180. Help is needed: Continue reading…
A Photography Help Session for 4-H’ers ages 8 and up will be held on Thursday, July 14, 9–11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. No fees or registration required, just drop in. Continue reading…
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s (NDA) annual Poultry Photo Contest is open to all current Nebraska 4-H and FFA members. This year, NDA is accepting photo entries online. Official contest rules and entry forms are available at https://tinyurl.com/NDAPhotoContest Continue reading…
Any Lancaster County 4-H’er may participate in the horse incentive program and earn points by participating in horse-related activities between January 1 and July 15. Official sheets and Reward Request Form are due to the Extension office no later than July 18. Continue reading…
Fashion Show judging will be Tuesday, July 19, 8 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. The public Fashion Show will be Thursday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall. Also open to Clover Kids. Again this year, 4-H’ers will model runway style in the middle of the audience! Continue reading…
The Table Setting Contest will be held during the Super Fair on Friday, July 29 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds (Exhibit Hall — use east entrance). Register for time slots at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. by Tuesday, July 19 by calling 402-441-7180 (there is no entry form). Continue reading…
4-H/FFA animal exhibitors at Super Fair can save time and prepay for shavings online to pick up at the General Store in Pavilion 2. On arrival, just check in quickly with cashier to sign for your shavings. Please bring your printed receipt or have ready to show on your phone for quickest service. Preorder no later than Thursday, July 21 at https://bit.ly/2PaQCwS. Continue reading…
4-H & FFA static exhibits are not preregistered, but MUST be physically checked in during Static Exhibit Check-in on Tuesday, July 26 between 4–8 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds, Lincoln Room. An adult — such as a club leader or parent(s) — should assist 4-H members Continue reading…
Trying to figure out what to do with that “gift” you won’t use? Do you have a special item you’ve handcrafted and would like to donate for a great cause? Help support Lancaster County 4-H Council by donating items for their Silent Auction held in conjunction with the 4-H Chicken Dinner Fundraiser Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H Council is hosting a Chicken Dinner on Friday, July 29, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Exhibit Hall - Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room (enter Gate 3 off Havelock, park near Exhibit Hall). Dinner features Slim Chickens chicken tenders, side dishes and dessert! Continue reading…
4-H/FFA exhibitors can get free 4-H/FFA entry pass hangtags for their immediate families at the Extension office (available now through July 29) or Extension 4-H fair, horse and livestock offices at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds (available during the 4-H/FFA portion of the fair). These entry passes allow one vehicle and its occupants to enter the fairgrounds each day Thursday, July 28–Saturday, Aug. 6. Your hangtag will be honored all 10 days of Super Fair! Hangtags are not needed July 26–27. Continue reading…
The 4-H/FFA Sheep Show and Meat Goat Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair will switch order. The Sheep Show will now start at 1 p.m., and the Meat Goat Show will start 15 minutes after the Sheep Show. Both will be on Thursday, July 29 in Pavilion 1 Arena.
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