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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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…
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…
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…
State Fair Livestock Nominations & DNA Envelopes Due June 15: NEW CHANGES for Aksarben Stock Show in 2024
Animal exhibitors (4-H ages 8–18, FFA ages 10–21) are eligible to participate at the Nebraska State Fair regardless of county fair placing. The 2024 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Animal Requirements for Super Fair and State Fair handout is online at https://go.unl.edu/anireq. Continue reading…
Horsemanship Clinic with Rebekah Irish in Lincoln June 23; Register by June 15
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H Volunteer Connection
The 4-H Volunteer Connection is a monthly e-newsletter for 4-H volunteers to get exclusive tips, tricks and support to help volunteers excel in their role, all delivered straight to their inbox. Volunteers subscribe to this e-newsletter at 4h.unl.edu/volunteer-connection. Continue reading…
Photography Help Session on July 8
A Photography Help Session for 4-H youth ages 8 and up will be held Monday, July 8 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County Conference Rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. No fees or pre-registration required, just drop in. Continue reading…
Horse Incentive Due July 26
Any Lancaster County 4-H’er may participate in the horse incentive program and earn points by participating in horse-related activities between January 1 and July 22. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! Continue reading…
Livestock Premium Auction Donations Needed
Please remember to talk with your community businesses to get donations for the Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Purple Ribbon Market Livestock Premium Auction. The success of the auction is dependent on 4-H’ers to acquire donations and buyers for the auction... Continue reading…
Future Husker University for Youth Ages 7–13 on July 12; Register by June 28
Future Husker University, hosted by the Nebraska Alumni Association on Friday, July 12, is an immersive Husker experience on University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s campus for children 7 years old to 13 years old and who are accompanied by at least one adult. Continue reading…
Tonight! Chicken Dinner at Super Fair
Lancaster County 4-H Council is hosting a Chicken Dinner on Friday, Aug. 2, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the South Hall at the Lancaster County Super Fair! The dinner features Slim Chickens chicken tenders, side dishes and dessert! To-go boxes will be available. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Follow the NEW Lancaster 4-H Facebook Page
Lancaster County 4-H will no longer update or use our former Facebook private group. We have replaced the group with a public page, "Lancaster County NE 4-H" at https://www.facebook.com/lancastercounty4h. Please "Like" us on this new page to keep up with 4-H happenings, upcoming events... 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…
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…
Sewing Help Final Session June 29; No Registration Needed!
ONLY ONE SESSION LEFT! 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…
Earn a New Sewing Machine! Essays Due June 26
This is the fifteenth year Kath Conroy, head 4-H Clothing Superintendent, and her husband, Mike, are graciously donating a new Bernina sewing machine to one Lancaster County 4-H youth! All interested youth should submit an essay describing the clothing projects they have completed in the past ... 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…
Livestock Bedding and Horse Roping/Working Ranch Fees for Super Fair due July 8
Livestock exhibitors in certain classes and Roping/Ranching horse exhibitors must pay a livestock fee by Monday, July 8. Continue reading…
New this Year! 4-H'ers Nominate Exhibits for State Fair Premier Science Award; Apply by Aug. 19
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…
Originally published June 7, 2024 -
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