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***BREAKING NEWS***
Ag Innovators Experience, Deadline Nov. 22
Calling all teen leaders! Nebraska 4-H is seeking teen facilitators for this year’s Ag Innovators Experience. This annual interactive activity challenges young people to apply critical thinking and STEM skills to a real-world agricultural challenge. Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Let’s Get Artsy! Workshop, Dec. 2; Register by Nov. 20
4-H youth ages 8 & up are invited to a “Let’s Get Artsy!” workshop on Saturday, Dec. 2, 9–11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Livestock Better Fair Meeting, Nov. 30; RSVP by Nov. 27
All Lancaster County 4-H/FFA beef, bucket calf, poultry, sheep, swine, goat and dairy project participants, families and volunteers are invited to a 4-H/FFA Livestock Better Fair Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30, 6 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms. Continue reading…
Nebraska Association of Fair Managers Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship Deadline Nov. 30
The Nebraska Association of Fair Managers presents the Don and Martha Romeo Scholarship to one qualifying 4-H male and to one qualifying 4-H female who are graduating seniors in the State of Nebraska and who plan to continue with post high school education. Continue reading…
Nebraska Fed Steer Challenge Applications Due Dec. 1
The Nebraska 4-H Fed Steer Challenge is an opportunity for youth interested in learning more about the cattle industry and is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska cattle industry.
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Meet the 2023–24 4-H Council
The Lancaster County 4-H Council, comprised of adult and youth volunteers, determines long- and short-term goals and policy for Lancaster County 4-H. 4-H Council also raises funds to help support 4-H programs, activities and scholarships. Extension Educator Tracy Anderson is the staff liaison.
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Clover College Photos on Flickr
Photos from this summer's 4-H Clover College are now on Flickr at https://www.flickr.com/photos/unlextlanco/collections/72157722302261395/. 2023 Clover College featured 52 workshops with a total 939 session registrations. New workshops included Bubbles & Fizz, Wheat to Pancakes, Eat Like a Cow... Continue reading…
Nebraska Young Artist Awards, Deadline Dec. 15
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Hixson Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is now accepting applications for Nebraska Young Artist Awards! Continue reading…
4-H at Omaha Fashion Week, Deadline is Jan. 5
Nebraska 4-H is pleased to partner with Omaha Fashion Week (OFW) to showcase the work of 4-H members during their Spring Showcase Student Night. OFW Student Night exclusively features student designers, including a 4-H collection. Continue reading…
4-H E-Newsletter Will Skip a Week
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the next 4-H e-newsletter will be sent Dec. 1.
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***REMINDERS***
It’s Time For Members and Leaders To Re-Enroll In 4-H!
The 4-H year is Oct. 1–Sept. 30 and, since it is a new 4-H year, all 4-H members, organizational leaders and project leaders must re-enroll for the 2023–2024 4-H year (even if you just enrolled in August or September) (Note: project volunteers and parent helpers do not need to enroll as volunteers). Continue reading…
Horse Awards Results and Photos Online
2023 Lancaster County 4-H Horse Awards Night results are now posted at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/horseawards.
Photos are on Flickr at https://www.flickr.com/photos/unlextlanco/sets/72177720312428023/.
Dog Club Accepting New Members, RSVP by Dec. 25
The 4 On the Floor dog 4-H club for youth ages 9–18 will restart on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – 4-H office located by Pavilion 3. Meetings will be held every other Monday at 6:15 p.m. and last about an hour. Summer schedule (after May) to be determined. Continue reading…
4-H Awards & Scholarship Forms Due Jan. 3
Many Lancaster County 4-H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Jan. 3. Forms are available at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/awards and the Extension office. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County 4-H Achievement Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Continue reading…
Pillow Sewing Workshop, Jan. 13; Register by Dec. 29
4-H youth ages 8 & up are invited to learn beginning sewing skills while constructing a pillow at the 4-H Pillow Party sewing workshop on Saturday, Jan. 13, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Zip It Up! Workshop, Jan. 20; Register by Jan. 8
4-H youth ages 8 & up are invited to a 4-H Zip It Up! sewing workshop to learn how to insert lap and invisible zippers into garments on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10–11:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Ag Society Annual Election & Meeting, Dec. 14
The Lancaster County Agricultural Society (which acts as the Fair Board) will hold its Annual Meeting and Board election on Thursday, Dec. 14 at the Sandhills Global Event Center (formerly Lancaster Event Center), 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln NE 68507, in the Lancaster Room... Continue reading…
Originally published November 17, 2023 -
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