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Archived Newsletter: This newsletter is part of our newsletter archives. It has
been preserved for reference, but the information may no longer be current.
Market Sheep and Meat Goat Weigh-In RESCHEDULED to May 13
Weigh-In has been cancelled on May 6 and will be rescheduled for May 13 (6-7 p.m.) due to inclement weather. ... Continue reading…
Dog Virtual Trivia Contest Online Now!
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…
Beyond School Bells Is Offering 4-H Summer Camp Scholarships; Applications Due May 17
Partnering with Nebraska 4-H, Beyond School Bells is supporting partial and full scholarships for youth to attend 4-H camp this summer! Priority is granted to youth who are eligible to receive free and reduced school lunch. Continue reading…
Classes Still Available for Clover College!
Lancaster County 4-H will hold our annual 4-H Clover College from Tuesday, June 11–Friday, June 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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
SIGN UP TODAY: Horse Judging Contest on June 1 Open to All 4-H’ers
The Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H Horse Judging Contest will be held on Saturday, June 1 at the Sandhills Global Event Center – LivestockMarket Pavilion (formerly Pavilion 3), 2 p.m. Continue reading…
4-H State Horse Expo Show, Hippology and Judging Entries Due June 1
The Fonner Park State Horse Expo will be held July 13–17 in Grand Island. Exhibitors must be ages 8–18 (by Jan. 1 of the current year) and have passed Horsemanship Advancement Levels I & II. State 4-H Horse Show, Hippology and Horse Judging entries, horse ID’s and level requirements are due June 1. Continue reading…
4-H Member Online Enrollment Must Be Submitted by June 15 to Participate in the Fairs
Enroll or re-enroll by Saturday, June 15 to participate in the Lancaster County and State Fair! All 4-H members, organizational leaders and project leaders must re-enroll every year. The website to enroll or re-enroll is 4-H Online at https://v2.4honline.com. Continue reading…
Lancaster County Super Fair Animal IDs Due June 15
All 4-H/FFA sheep/goat/swine/beef/bucket calf/dairy cattle/rabbit identifications are due by June 15. Pick up tags and ID forms from Extension office (forms are also available at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair). Continue reading…
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) In-Person Training May 23 & June 6; Or Complete Online by June 15
4-H/FFA members enrolled 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…
Plant Science Online Contests Open June 7
All youth, as well as adults, may test their knowledge of plants through two upcoming plant
science online contests. Study materials are online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/hort-fair. Contests are open from Friday, June 7, 9 a.m. through Friday, June 21, 9 a.m. Continue reading…
Plant Science In-Person Horticulture, Tree, Grass & Weed ID Contests On June 18
The Lancaster County 4-H Plant Science Contests will be held in-person on Tuesday, June 18, 10 a.m.–Noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Register by Monday, June 17 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
Babysitting Training, June 28 or July 15
Extension Educator Hayley Jackson will present a Babysitting Training open to all youth ages 10–15 on two separate dates: Friday, June 28 or Monday, July 15. Both will be offered 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
In 2 Weeks: Support 4-H Council During Give to Lincoln Day
Lancaster County 4-H Council is one of the nonprofits the community can give to during “Give to Lincoln Day” on May 30, coordinated by Lincoln Community Foundation. Your donation is made bigger by a proportional share of a $650,000 challenge match fund! Continue reading…
4-H Council Camp Scholarship Still Available
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…
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…
LAST Horsemanship Level Testing June 25; Register by June 18
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…
Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) Entries Due Before May 30 at Noon
Nebraska 4-H's Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) will be held June 20–21 on UNL East Campus. Open to all 4-H’ers ages 8–18 (by January 1 of the current year), contests include Livestock Judging, Poultry Judging, Livestock Skill-a-thon and NEW IN 2024 — Companion Animal Challenge and... 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…
Next Dog Workshop May 23; Register by May 21
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…
Sign Up for County Fair Shirts Provided By Farmers Cooperative by May 24
Farmers Cooperative is providing complimentary T-shirts for area youth showing at local county fairs. Sign up at https://www.farmersco-operative.com/fair by Friday, May 24. Continue reading…
SUBMIT TODAY: Governor's Agricultural Excellence Awards Applications Due May 31
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. Continue reading…
Horse Identification Forms Due to Extension Office by June 1
Each horse being shown in 4-H at the Lancaster County Super Fair or State Horse Expo must be identified on form “4-H Horse Identification Certificate” and submitted to the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County office by June 1. Continue reading…
Originally published May 10, 2024 -
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