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***BREAKING NEWS***
***BREAKING NEWS***
A video of the rocket launches at 2024 4-H Clover College is now on the Lancaster County 4-H YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/Oxpw3-_CCRQ. The video has been edited for length. Due to issues with internet connectivity, the launches were not livestreamed — we apologize for any inconvenience. Continue reading…
The Monday, July 15 Babysitting Trainings is full, but Nebraska Extension is starting a waitlist in case of cancellations. If there is enough interest, another training will be offered in August. Continue reading…
***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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. Continue reading…
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…
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…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
You may have noticed changes to the nomination procedure for the Aksarben Stock Show for 2024. The organizers of the State Fair and Aksarben Stock Shows want to clarify how those changes impact you as exhibitors at the Nebraska State Fair. The Aksarben Stock Show will continue to honor the dual ... Continue reading…
The Nebraska 4-H Video Companion Animal Showmanship Contest provides youth an opportunity to showcase the knowledge and skills they have developed in their 4-H companion animal project. Entry is open to 4-H’ers ages 10–18 who are enrolled in a companion animal project ... Continue reading…
Interview Judging is Wednesday, July 31 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Ag Society Hall (formerly Lincoln Room). 4-H’ers have the opportunity to talk to judges about their static exhibits and share what was easy, what was challenging and the lessons they learned. 4-H’ers also learn what the judge ... Continue reading…
The Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Exposition will be held July 13–17 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Information is at http://4h.unl.edu/horse/state-expo. Please bring a stall gate at least 48 inches wide. All stalls will be required to have bedding and must be cleaned before releasing. Continue reading…
Trying to figure out what to do with that “gift” you won’t use? Do you have a special item you’ve handcrafted and would like to donate for a great cause? Help support Lancaster County 4-H Council by donating items for their Silent Auction held in conjunction with the 4-H Chicken Dinner Fundraiser... Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H asks for adults and youth ages 8 and up to help 4-H during the Lancaster County Super Fair at the Sandhills Global Event Center. If you, someone from your club or an interested volunteer would like to help, contact the Extension office at 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
There was an error in the State Fair 4-H Fairbook and Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H/FFA Fair Book about the size of posters allowed for the Special Agronomy Project - Educational Exhibit, Class G750011. Instead of a limit of 14 inches x 22 inches, the poster size allowed is 28 inches x 28 inches. Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
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…
All Clover Kids, youth ages 5–7 by Jan. 1, 2024, are invited to show & tell one of their 4-H exhibits or a small animal during Clover Kids Show & Tell on Sunday, August 4 in Ag Society Hall (formerly Lincoln Room), Clover Kids exhibit area (15-minute time slots run from 1–2:30 p.m.). Continue reading…
Livestock exhibitors in certain classes and Roping/Ranching horse exhibitors must pay a livestock fee by Monday, July 8. Continue reading…
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…
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…
Looking for a fun club project? Want to unite your club members? Running out of ideas for club meetings? If you answered, “yes” to any of these questions, help is on the way! Nebraska Extension is pleased to present the 11th annual Crop Scouting Competition for Nebraska youth. Continue reading…
The Table Setting Contest will be held during the Super Fair on Friday, Aug. 2 at the Sandhills Global Event Center, South Hall (formerly Exhibit Hall) — use east entrance. Participants select a theme, wear a costume related to that theme and display one place setting, including table covering, ... Continue reading…
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…
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…
All animal exhibitors must use shavings provided by the Sandhills Global Event Center (SGEC). Absolutely no outside shavings or straw is allowed since SGEC composts. Special discounted 4-H/FFA price of $9 per bag (with sales tax included) will be honored for 4-H/FFA animal shows from ... 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…
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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