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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Ag4Space Open House; Register by April 5
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…
Big Red Camps Regular Tuition Rate Deadline May 3
Exciting News! Big Red Summer Academic Camps registration is NOW OPEN! Don't miss out on the opportunity to develop new skills, prepare for college, explore career paths and make lasting connections. Register today at https://4h.unl.edu/big-red-camps. Continue reading…
Day-of Registration Available for 4-H Horse Judging School, April 20
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…
Horse Dressage Schooling Show, April 20; Entries due April 8
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…
Spring Leader/Volunteer Update Training, April 18; Register by April 8
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…
Second Horsemanship Level Testing May 14; Register by May 7
This year’s 4-H horsemanship advancement level group testings will be held at the Sandhills Global Event Center on the following Tuesday evenings: April 16, April 30, May 14, May 28 and June 25. Register at least one week in advance of the test date by contacting Kate Pulec at 402-441-7180... 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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Build Your Skills as a Volunteer at the Lunch & Learn Zoom Series, April 22–25
Registration is now open for the 2024 National Volunteer Week Lunch and Learn series. The series is open to all current or prospective volunteers including parents of 4-H youth. Continue reading…
Informational CASNR Webinar, April 29
Want to learn more about the UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources? Register to tune into the informational webinar in the "Zoom In To CASNR" series held on April 29 at 7 p.m. CST. Continue reading…
Support 4-H by Eating Out, May 1 & 2
Hungry? Support 4-H by eating out at upcoming restaurant fundraisers for Lancaster County 4-H Council! 4-H Council helps support 4-H programs, activities and scholarships.
• Runza at 33rd & Pioneers on May 1, 5–8 p.m.
• Culver’s restaurants at Lincoln’s three locations on May 2, all day. Continue reading…
Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-In; RSVP by April 29
4-H/FFA market sheep or market meat goat exhibitors planning to participate in the performance class based on rate of gain at the Lancaster County Super Fair must have their lambs and goats weighed on Monday, May 6, 6–7 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center – Currency Pavilion. Continue reading…
Cat Workshop, May 18
How do you prepare a cat for a 4-H Show? How do you successfully bathe a cat? How are cats judged? Learn all this and more at the upcoming 4-H Cat Workshop, held on Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) In-Person Trainings May 23 & June 6; Or Complete Online by June 15
4-H/FFA members participating in any of the following animal projects need to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training: beef, dairy cattle, goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. The deadline to complete YQCA and submit certificates of completion is June 15. Continue reading…
Life Challenge Contest May 30, Register by May 20
4-H Life Challenge judging contest helps youth ages 8–18 learn more about issues related to a variety of family and consumer science topics. The Life Challenge contest will be held on Thursday, May 30, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms... Continue reading…
UNL Livestock Judging Camp Held June 5-7: Register by May 20
The UNL Livestock Judging Camp is designed for 4-H and FFA members looking to improve their livestock evaluation and oral reason skills. Activities will focus on proper evaluation with an emphasis on reasons format, terminology and presentation. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
This Year's Kiwanis Karnival has been cancelled.
The Kiwanis Karnival scheduled for Friday, April 12 at Elliott Elementary School has been cancelled. Continue reading…
Want to Learn About Resume Building and Professional Networking?
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/FFA Fair Book Is Online
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…
New in 4-H at the Super Fair
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…
Dog Virtual Trivia Contest, May 8–15
The Lancaster County 4-H Dog Virtual Trivia Contest will be available Wednesday, May 8, Noon–Wednesday, May 15, 11:59 p.m. Contest is open to 4-H’ers ages 8–18. This year’s contest will focus on Sporting, Foundation Stock Service and Miscellaneous Class dog breeds. Continue reading…
Preference Given to 4-H Council Camp Scholarship Applications Submitted by May 1
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…
4-H’ers Ages 8 & Up May Participate In All In-Person Events At State Fair and State Horse Expo
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 Rules for State Fair Premier Science Award
New this year, the State Fair Premier Science Award will not be selected by judges at county fairs, but submitted by 4-H’ers via an application process. 4-H’ers may select ONE exhibit from any static exhibit project entered at a county fair selected by judges for the State Fair... Continue reading…
Originally published April 5, 2024 -
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