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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
The 4-H Horse Stampede Entry Portal Is Open
The 4-H Horse Stampede entry portal is open! Also, new for 2024 is the addition of elementary age group (8-10) for all contests. Continue reading…
Lancaster County Livestock Judging
Fun opportunity for 4-H youth interested in learning more about livestock judging and participating in contests throughout the state! Weekly livestock judging practices will be coached by Sarah Dilley, former Lancaster County 4-H’er and UNL Livestock Judging team member. Continue reading…
Great Plains Livestock Judging Circuit
The Great Plains Livestock Judging Circuit is a lineup of contests held throughout the state giving youth the opportunity to perfect their skills in preparation for the Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE). Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Summer Camp Accepting Applications for Summer Camp Program Staff
Make a difference this summer! The Nebraska State 4-H Camp is now hiring Program Staff and Assistants for the 2024 Summer Camp season. Youth ages 16+ encouraged to apply! Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Corn Yield Challenge for 4-H and FFA Members
Announcing the Corn Yield Challenge, a prestigious contest open to 4-H members (aged 8 and older as of January 1st) and FFA members (in-school members). Continue reading…
4-H Jammie Jamboree Sewing Workshop, February 24
4-H youth ages 8 and older are invited to practice their basic sewing skills and make pajama or lounge wear pants or shorts using a pattern at the "Jammie Jamboree" sewing workshop on Saturday, February 24. Continue reading…
Pillow Sewing Workshop Re-scheduled for March 2, Register by Feb. 19
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 Continue reading…
4-H'ers Ages 8 & 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 to be 8 years of age. Continue reading…
February is Nebraska 4-H Month!
February is Nebraska 4-H Month! Make plans to celebrate 4-H Month this February! Continue reading…
Next Dog Workshop May 9; Register by May 7
How do you prepare a dog for a 4-H show? How do you successfully train a dog? How are dogs judged? Learn all this and more at the 4-H Dog Workshops, held 6 p.m. on Thursdays, March 21, April 11, May 9 and May 23 at the Greater Lincoln Obedience Club, 5740 Johanna Road, Bay 4, Lincoln. Continue reading…
4-H/FFA Market Beef Weigh-In for 2024 for Rate of Gain Contest March 4
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 Monday, March 4, 6–7 p.m. Continue reading…
Merlyn Anderson Memorial 4-H Scholarship
Awarded to 6–9 students from Gage and Jefferson County Schools, including Norris High School in southern Lancaster County. Continue reading…
4-H Prepared Speech & Radio PSA Contest
4-H Speech & PSA Contests are open to all 4-H’ers ages 5–18. Continue reading…
4-H Rabbit Show, March 16
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held on Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m. at Sandhills Global Event Center, 84th & Havelock – South Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18, with a Clover Kids class for youth ages 5–7. Continue reading…
4-H/FFA Livestock Requirements for Super Fair & State Fair
The 2024 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Checklist is now online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/2024/livestock-checklist-24-updated.pdf and available at the Extension office. Continue reading…
Nebraska BQA Workshop & YQCA Opportunity
All Nebraska cattle producers and their families are invited to Certified Angus Beef’s Nebraska BQA Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 24th, 2024, at the Ball Room at Round the Bend Steakhouse’s in Ashland. Nebraska Volleyball coach John Cook will provide the keynote address for this year’s workshop. Continue reading…
Registration for Clover College Workshop Opens May 1 for Enrolled 4-H'ers
Lancaster County 4-H will present 4-H Clover College on June 11-14 at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Clover College is four days of “hands-on” workshops for youth ages 6 & up. Continue reading…
2024 Nebraska 4-H Camp Series Registration Now Open
The 2024 Nebraska 4-H Camp series for youth ages 10-14 is called "Power of Being Green." 4-H Camp 101 is offered to youth ages 8-10. Continue reading…
Originally published February 9, 2024 -
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