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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
The Ag4Space Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2-5 pm at the Splinter Lab (connected to NE Tractor Test Lab on UNL East Campus). There will be booths with hands-on activities focused on high school and college students. Continue reading…
The 4-H Tech Changemakers are offering free presentations to groups of individuals aged 18 and above, focusing on either "Resources for Your Career Journey" or "Developing Your Resume." For further details, please contact Tracy Anderson, 4-H Extension Educator, at tracy.anderson@unl.edu. Continue reading…
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to participate in a Furniture Painting workshop on Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. No cost to attend. Adults are welcome to attend to help youth. Continue reading…
A 4-H Miniature Horse and Pony Project Clinic will be held on Saturday April 13 at S & L Stables, 12301 S. 176th St., Bennet. Did you know that 4-H has both mini and pony classes at the State 4-H Horse Show and that most county fairs also have pony halter and riding classes... Continue reading…
The 2024 Lancaster County Super Fair will be Aug. 1–10 at the Sandhills Global Event Center. 4-H & FFA Exhibits & Events will be Aug. 1–4, and 4-H Horse Shows July 31–Aug. 4. The Lancaster County 4-H & FFA Fair Book contains entry information for exhibiting in 4-H/FFA at the Super Fair. Continue reading…
The 2024 Lancaster County Super Fair will be Aug. 1–10 at the Sandhills Global Event Center. 4-H & FFA Exhibits & Events will be Aug. 1–4, and 4-H Horse Shows July 31–Aug. 4. The Lancaster County 4-H & FFA Fair Book contains entry information for exhibiting in 4-H/FFA at the Super Fair. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H has lowered the age eligibility requirements for State Fair for all in-person events (livestock, contests, Fashion Show) to be 8 years of age (by January 1 of the current year). This change does not affect static exhibits which are selected by judges... Continue reading…
New this year, in addition to the Lancaster County Super Fair judges' selections, 4‑H'ers may also self-nominate by submitting an online application for the State Fair Premier Science Award. 4‑H’ers may select ONE exhibit from any static exhibit project entered at a county fair ... Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H Council offers camp scholarships! A limited number of Lancaster County 4-H youth will receive $200 scholarships to attend one or more of the following camps: Nebraska 4-H Summer Camp Series, Big Red Summer Academic Camps and/or UNL Winners Unlimited Livestock Judging Camp. Continue reading…
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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…
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is currently accepting applications to attend the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI), one of the biggest Ag youth outreach events in the state. Continue reading…
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…
We are delighted to announce 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…
All 4-H members, organizational leaders and project leaders must re-enroll for the 2023–2024 4-H year. Continue reading…
Learning opportunity for 4-H youth (ages 8 & up.) Join us for a fun, 4-week interactive workshop series focusing on a variety of poultry topics!
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Lancaster County 4-H and 4-H Council presented the Lancaster County 4-H Achievement Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The theme was "Our 4-H’ers Are Going Places.” 4-H members, clubs and leaders were recognized for their 2023 achievements. Continue reading…
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…
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…
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 in a special class at the 4-H Sheep Show... Continue reading…
The Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program is an additional opportunity for enrolled livestock project youth and is designed to promote all educational aspects of 4-H livestock projects including selection, production, leadership and exhibition. Continue reading…
The annual Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show, presented by the Lancaster County Horse VIPS committee, will be held on Saturday, April 20, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center. Open to all ages to benefit the 4-H horse program. Continue reading…
New leaders, experienced leaders, volunteers and parents are invited to attend a 4-H Spring Leader/Volunteer Update Training on Thursday, April 18, 9 a.m. via Zoom or in-person at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H offers several programs for 4-H members to plan and report age-appropriate accomplishments and get recognition! Now is a good time for 4-H’ers to plan their goals for this year. Continue reading…
There are many 4-H awards, certificates and horse incentive rewards at the Extension office to be picked up from this and last year's Achievement Celebration and Horse Awards Night. Please pick up your item(s) at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
The Kiwanis Karnival scheduled for Friday, April 12 at Elliott Elementary School has been cancelled. Continue reading…
This year’s Lancaster County 4-H Illustrated Presentations Contest will be Saturday, April 27, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Open to all 4-H’ers ages 8–18 — need not be enrolled in a specific project. Continue reading…
Calling all current and aspiring horse show judges, judging team coaches and senior age youth interested in horse judging! Register to join us for our annual Nebraska 4-H Horse Judging School on April 20, 2024. Continue reading…
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…
4-H families have the opportunity to participate in the special garden and/or special agronomy projects this year. The Special Garden Project is Princess of India Nasturtium. This Victorian-era heirloom flower can be grown in a garden or containers. Continue reading…
Big Red Camps are residential career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. During the week-long camps, participants will work with our university faculty to explore the topic of their particular camp, like filmmaking or crop science. Continue reading…
The Lancaster County 4-H Dog Virtual Trivia Contest is an opportunity for youth to test their knowledge of dog science and skills in working with dogs — as well as expand their knowledge. The contest is available online Wednesday, May 8, Noon–Wednesday, May 15, 11:59 p.m. No registration required! Continue reading…
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…
If your club or family wishes to start studying for the Life Challenge Contest to be held on Thursday morning, May 30, you may access the study packet at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/lifechallenge. Continue reading…
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