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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Due by June 15: Complete Online!
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…
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…
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…
Premier Communication Event (PCE) Entries Due Before May 30 at Noon
Nebraska 4-H’s Premier Communication Event consists of several state-level contests: Prepared Speech, Radio Public Service Announcements, Illustrated Presentation, Impromptu Speech and Video Communication. The event will be held on Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18... 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…
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…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Support 4-H During “Give to Lincoln Day,” May 30
Lancaster County 4-H Council is one of the nonprofits the community can give donations to during “Give to Lincoln Day” hosted by Lincoln Community Foundation. Your donation is increased by a proportional share of a $650,000 challenge match fund! Continue reading…
Apply to Participate in Livestock Achievement Program by June 15
The Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program recognizes Members of Excellence in the project areas of beef, sheep, meat goat, swine, dairy cattle, dairy goat, rabbit and poultry. Those receiving Member of Excellence through the program will be recognized during the 4-H Parade of Champions at ... Continue reading…
Livestock Booster Scholarship Applications Due July 6
Applications for the Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Booster Club $500 college scholarship are due July 6, available to current high-school seniors. Continue reading…
Fashion Show Judging, July 23; Public Fashion Show, Aug. 1; Register by July 15
In the Fashion Show contest, 4-H’ers learn how to present themselves and gain confidence as they model their constructed or purchased clothing projects and show the proper fit of their clothing. Fashion Show is open to 4-H’ers ages 5–18. Continue reading…
Learn With CLOVER By 4-H (Online and/or App); Enter for a Chance to Win 4-H Swag!
The National 4-H Council has created CLOVER, a new platform in educational technology. With over 190 interactive activities online, CLOVER caters to learners from ages 5 to 18. Through the CLOVER site, users can earn rewards and customize their experiences as they progress through the activities. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lancaster Super Fair 4-H/FFA Animal Entries Must Be Submitted Online By July 1
The 2024 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Animal Requirements for Super Fair and State Fair handout is online at https://go.unl.edu/anireq. This handout lists deadlines, events and identification requirements for showing at the Lancaster County Super Fair and State Fair. All 4-H/FFA animal entries for the 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…
Horsemanship Clinic with Rebekah Irish in Lincoln June 23
Rebekah Irish is an instructor of Equestrian Science at Black Hawk College and coaches the Western and Hunt Seat Show Team. Rebekah’s wealth of knowledge in coaching horsemanship, experience as a national competitor and excellence as a clinician will help you become a stronger and more competent ... Continue reading…
Sewing Help Lessons June 25, 27 and 29; No Registration Needed!
Sewing Help sessions for 4-H youth ages 8–18 will be held Tuesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 27 from 12:30–4:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 29 from 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. All sessions will be held at the NEW location of the Bernina Sewing Center, 5740 Old Cheney Road in Lincoln. 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…
Originally published May 24, 2024 -
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