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***BREAKING NEWS***
Meet This Summer's Extension 4-H Interns
Each summer, student interns join the 4-H staff at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County and provide much needed assistance. This year, we have both full-time college interns and part-time teen interns. Continue reading…
4-H and FFA Superfair Entry Hangtags Now Available!
4-H/FFA exhibitors at the Lancaster County Super Fair can get free 4-H/FFA entry pass hangtags for their immediate families at the Extension office (available NOW through Aug. 4) or Extension 4-H fair, horse and livestock offices at the Sandhills Global Event Center Fairgrounds ... Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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. Continue reading…
Video Animal Companion Showmanship Contest Entry Opens July 1
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…
Dual Nomination for Aksarben and State Fair Stock Shows due July 1
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…
Super Fair Static Exhibit Interview Judging Sign Up Starts July 5
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Clover Kids Animal Showmanship at the Fair
Most livestock shows and the Rabbit Specialty Show include a 4-H Clover Kids Showmanship class for 4-H members ages 5–7 (by January 1 of the current year). Participants must be enrolled in Lancaster County 4-H as a Clover Kid. This class is meant to foster an understanding of the show ring ... Continue reading…
Sign Up for UNL Summer Red Letter Days; Spots Filling Fast!
Hey soon-to-be seniors! Are you interested in the University of Nebraska? Don't miss out on Summer Red Letter Days, where you'll experience for yourself what life is like as a student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Video of Rocket Launches at 4-H Clover College Now on YouTube
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. Due to issues with internet connectivity, the launches were not livestreamed — we apologize for any inconvenience. The video has been edited for length. Continue reading…
Special Agronomy Project Corrections for Exhibiting at Fair
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…
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! Volunteer at the 4-H Food Stand
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! Help the 4-H program by volunteering at the 4-H Food Stand! The Lancaster County Super Fair is just around the corner! 4-H Council is working hard to have another fantastic 4-H Food Stand at the fair. Continue reading…
Babysitting Training Waitlist
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…
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…
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…
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…
State 4-H Horse Show July 13-17
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…
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…
Table Setting Contest Aug. 2; Register by July 23
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…
Support 4-H by Donating to the 4-H Silent Auction! Submit by July 24
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…
Bagged Shavings at the Super Fair; Preorder by July 25
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…
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…
Originally published June 28, 2024 -
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