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***BREAKING NEWS***
***BREAKING NEWS***
Due to weather, Lancaster County 4-H Achievement Celebration has been rescheduled to Thursday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. The evening’s theme is “Celebrating Awesomeness.” Continue reading…
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Feb. 16, 2023 as 4-H Achievement Day (the originally scheduled day for 4-H Achievement Celebration). The proclamation will be read at the 4-H Achievement Celebration rescheduled to Thursday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m.
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Nebraska Extension will present a 4-H FUN Dog Agility Show on Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Animal Science Complex on University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus. Register by Monday, March 6. Continue reading…
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to learn how to take great photos and prepare fair exhibits on Saturday, April 1, 2–4 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. No cost — all supplies will be provided. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H’s statewide Virtual Companion Animal Challenge offers a variety of companion animal contests that don’t require live animals, including demonstration, essay, art, photography, cat trivia and dog trivia. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Foundation’s Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards, sponsored by the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA), recognizes 4-H clubs for their efforts to serve their communities. Recognition is in the form of a $500 grant... Continue reading…
The 2023 Winners Unlimited University of Nebraska-Lincoln Livestock Judging Camp is designed for 4-H and FFA members ages 7-18 looking to improve their livestock evaluation and oral reason skills. It will be held at UNL East Campus on June 7-9, and students will be housed at Masengale Hall... Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
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…
The 4-H Prepared Speech and Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contests provide 4-H’ers the opportunity to learn to express themselves clearly, organize their ideas and have confidence. The Lancaster County 4-H contests are open to all 4-H’ers ages 5–18. Continue reading…
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…
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…
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…
All 4-H members and volunteers must re-enroll for the 2022–23 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.! The website to enroll or re-enroll is https://v2.4honline.com. Continue reading…
Now is a good time to start thinking about new 4-H horsemanship advancement level program goals! The 2023 group testings will be held at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds on the following Tuesday evenings: April 4, April 25, May 9, May 30, June 6 and June 27. Continue reading…
Families of 4-H members and Elliott Elementary School students are invited to attend the annual Kiwanis Karnival, a FREE family event sponsored by the Lincoln Center Kiwanis. 4-H clubs are needed to provide carnival-type booths. This is a great community service and leadership activity! Continue reading…
The Lancaster County 4-H Dog Virtual Trivia Contest will be available Wednesday, May 10, Noon–Wednesday, May 17, 11:59 p.m. Contest is open to 4-H’ers ages 8–18 — need not be enrolled in a specific project and do not need a dog. This year’s contest will focus on Non-Sporting, Foundation Stock... Continue reading…
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…
Registration for the 2023 4-H camp season is open! There are a limited number of spots available this year, so we recommend families register as soon as possible. Session information and registration can be found at http://4h.unl.edu/camp. Continue reading…
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…
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 21. Continue reading…
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…
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…
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