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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
February is Nebraska 4-H Month — Feb. 28 is Get Enrolled Day!
Nebraska 4-H Month, held during February each year, is an opportunity to celebrate 4-H locally, invite new members and volunteers, and have fun! In 2025, we will celebrate all the opportunities 4-H offers to help young people to be Beyond Ready. Continue reading…
CASNR Changemaker Scholarship Open to High School and College Students! Applications Due Feb. 1
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln encourages students to pursue their passions and cultivate their talents to make their mark on the world. They have created the CASNR Change Maker Scholarship Competition to nurture ... Continue reading…
4-H EGG Cam Next Hatching Feb. 3
The Lancaster County 4-H EGG Cam is live! This livestream broadcasts the hatching process of chicken eggs as a part of the annual 4-H Embryology Program. Once the chicks have hatched, the stream will be switched to a view of the brooder, where you can see the chicks eat, sleep and run around. Continue reading…
UNL Horse Judging School Feb. 8; Register by Feb. 3
On Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nebraska Extension will host a Horse Judging school for youth and adults interested in Horse Judging. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H & FFA Market Beef Weigh-In March 3
Due to low 4-H and FFA Beef weigh-in attendance and Rate of Gain contest participation the past several years, it will be on probation in this year. After 2025, if participation is still low, they will be dropped for 2026. See below for 2025 weigh-in details: Continue reading…
Data Driven: A Statistics & Data Science Field Day, March 22
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 22, and join Nebraska 4-H on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus for an exciting day of data science and statistics competitions! This event is open to teams of four high school students and one coach. Continue reading…
Dog Virtual Trivia, May 7-14
The Lancaster County 4-H Dog Virtual Trivia Contest will be available Wednesday, May 7, Noon–Wednesday, May 14, 11:59 p.m. Contest is open to 4-H’ers ages 8–18. This year’s contest will focus on Hound dog breeds. A study guide is now online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/contests/#dog. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Jammie Jamboree Sewing Workshop, Feb 22; Register by Feb. 10
4‑H youth ages 8 and older are invited to practice their basic sewing skills and make pajama or lounge wear pants or shorts using a pattern at the “Jammie Jamboree” sewing workshop on Saturday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m.–Noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms ... Continue reading…
Achievement Celebration, Feb. 13
Lancaster County 4‑H and 4‑H Council invite ALL 4‑H’ers, 4‑H families and volunteers to the 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Play with Crochet Workshop, March 1; Register by Feb. 18
4‑H youth ages 10 and up are invited to learn how to crochet a washcloth utilizing the single crochet stitch at this “Basic Crocheting” workshop on Saturday, March 1, 1–3 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A. Continue reading…
Horse Stampede on Mar. 29-30; Register Today!
The Nebraska 4‑H Horse Stampede offers a variety of horse contests that do not require live animals, including public speaking, demonstration, quiz bowl, art and photography contests. Note in 2025, horse judging and hippology are moving from the State Horse Expo to the Stampede! Continue reading…
Special Garden and Agronomy Project Seeds First-Come, First-Served
4-H families have the opportunity to participate in the Special Garden and/or Special Agronomy Projects again this year. The Special Garden Project is the Goldie Husk Cherry. The Special Agronomy Project is sunflowers. Continue reading…
Prepared Speech & Radio PSA Contest, March 24 Deadline
The 4‑H Prepared Speech and Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contests provide 4-H’ers the opportunity to learn to express themselves clearly, organize their ideas and have confidence. The Lancaster County 4‑H contests are open to all 4‑H’ers ages 5–18 ... Continue reading…
Innovative Youth Corn Challenge for 4-H and FFA Members
Nebraska 4-H is delighted to announce the Innovative Youth Corn Challenge, a prestigious contest open to 4-H members (aged 8 and older as of January 1st) and FFA members (in-school members). This competition is designed to guide participants through a comprehensive exploration... Continue reading…
4-H & FFA Livestock Requirements for Super Fair & State Fair
The 2025 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Checklist is now online at https://go.unl.edu/lan4h-livestock-checklist and available at the Extension office. This handout lists deadlines, events and identification requirements for showing at the Lancaster County Super Fair and State Fair... Continue reading…
NDA's Annual Poster Contest; Deadline March 1
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s (NDA) annual poster contest is underway and open to all Nebraska students in 1st-6th grades. This year’s theme, “Agriculture is Amazing,” highlights and celebrates Nebraska’s #1 industry. The deadline to submit posters is March 1, 2025. Continue reading…
Originally published January 31, 2025 -
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