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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Watch Chicks Hatch on 4-H EGG Cam, Jan. 30–Jan. 31
Lancaster County 4-H EGG Cam’s livestream gives you the opportunity to witness the amazing process of chicks hatching! Watch at http://go.unl.edu/eggcam. Upcoming hatch dates: Monday, Jan. 30–Tuesday, Jan. 31. You can also find many resources on incubation and candling. Continue reading…
Achievement Celebration, Feb. 16
Lancaster County 4-H and 4-H Council invite ALL 4-H’ers, 4-H families and volunteers to the 4-H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. The evening’s theme is “Celebrating Awesomeness.” Continue reading…
Hippology Academy 6-Week Online Course Starts Feb. 6
The national Extension Foundation is offering a six-week, self-directed online Hippology Academy for older youth and adults to gain knowledge and practice on horse hippology content. This course offers six topics taught by Extension Horse experts from across the country. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Pick-A-Pig Club Offers Youth Opportunity to Help Raise and Show Pigs, Deadline to Join March 15
The Pick-A-Pig 4-H club is for anyone who wants to learn about raising livestock and show a pig at the Lancaster County Super Fair. The club is open to all city and rural youth ages 8–18. Youth ages 10 and up are preferred. Pigs are provided and kept at a local farm. Continue reading…
Virtual Horse Judging Camp Starts Feb. 15
The national Extension Foundation is offering a Virtual Horse Judging Camp for anyone thinking about giving horse judging a try! It is a hybrid online course with self-directed learning, as well as a weekly live session with a different expert each week, and opportunities for real time question... Continue reading…
Visit University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Explore Your Future
University of Nebraska-Lincoln has several opportunities for high school youth to visit campus and learn what UNL can offer your future:
• Red Letter Days full-day for juniors and seniors; $5 (Feb. 20, March 3, March 10, April 7, April 14—Jrs only)
• Husker Saturday open house for juniors... Continue reading…
UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Visit Day, Feb. 23
All high school students and their families are invited to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) Experience the Power of Red Visit Day on Thursday, Feb. 23. This is a free event that enables students to learn more about careers... Continue reading…
Nebraska Department of Agriculture Poster Contest, Deadline March 1
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture's annual poster contest is open to all Nebraska students (public, private and home school) in 1st–6th grades. This year’s theme is “Nebraska Agriculture Makes the Good Life Great.” Entries must be received at NDA’s office by March 1.
More information at https:/ Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
February is Nebraska 4-H Month!
February is Nebraska 4-H Month! Make plans to celebrate 4-H Month this February!
• Saturday, Feb. 11–Sunday, Feb. 12 — Weekend of Service — coordinate your own community service project or volunteer your time with a local non-profit organization. Continue reading…
Jammie Sewing Workshop, Feb. 18; Register by Feb. 6
4-H youth ages 8 and older are invited to practice their basic sewing skills and make pajama or loungewear pants or shorts using a pattern at the “Jammie Jamboree” sewing workshop on Saturday, Feb. 18, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms... Continue reading…
4-H Cat Show, Feb. 11
A 4-H Cat Show will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall, Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln. Registration and check-in from 8:15–8:45 a.m. Open to all youth ages 8–18 with a Clover Kids opportunity... Continue reading…
Horse Judging School, Feb. 25
Horse show judges, aspiring judges, judging team coaches and youth are invited to attend the annual Nebraska 4-H Horse Judging School on Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Animal Science Complex on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East Campus in Lincoln. Continue reading…
Horse Stampede March 25; Entries Due March 6
The statewide 4-H Horse Stampede is planned for Saturday, March 25 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. NEW THIS YEAR — All entries will be done online... Continue reading…
Market Beef Weigh-In, March 7
4-H and FFA exhibitors showing market steers or heifers at the Lancaster County Super Fair who want to participate in the rate of gain contest must weigh-in their projects at the 4-H/FFA Market Beef Weigh-In on Tuesday, March 7, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 2. Continue reading…
4-H Rabbit Show, March 18
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held on Saturday, March 18, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18, with a Clover Kids class for youth ages 5–7. Continue reading…
Save the Date: Clover College June 20–23
Lancaster County 4-H is planning to hold 4-H Clover College on June 20–23 at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms. Clover College is four days of “hands-on” workshops for youth ages 6 & up. Continue reading…
4-H Club Gives Youth With Disabilities Opportunity to Show Lambs
Unified Showing is a 4-H club which empowers youth with disabilities through learning about and showing lambs with the aid of youth buddies. The club will practice once a week throughout the summer and then exhibit lambs at the 4-H Sheep Show during the Lancaster County Super Fair. Continue reading…
4-H'ers Ages 9 & Up May Participate in All In-Person Events at State Fair
Nebraska 4-H has lowered the age eligibility requirements for State Fair for all in-person events (livestock, contests, Fashion Show) to be 9 years of age (by January 1 of the current year). This change does not affect static exhibits which are selected by judges... Continue reading…
Two New Videos: Dog Trophy Agility and Fashion Show
Two new videos have been posted on YouTube:
• 4-H Dog Agility Trophy (Level 6) Example at https://youtu.be/Jr-5JFlV_wQ
• 4-H Fashion Show at 2022 Lancaster County Super Fair (replaces low resolution livestream) at https://youtu.be/a6Y3e_fTAcQ
4-H/FFA Livestock Requirements for Super Fair & State Fair
The 2023 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Checklist is now online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/2023/4H-Livestock-Checklist-23.pdf and available at the Extension office. This 2-page handout lists deadlines, events and identification requirements... Continue reading…
Originally published January 27, 2023 -
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