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***BREAKING NEWS***
In 3 Weeks — Support 4-H Youth During Give to Lincoln Day!
Lancaster County 4‑H Council is one of the nonprofits the community can give to during “Give to Lincoln Day” on Thursday, May 29, coordinated by Lincoln Community Foundation. Thousands of donors come together on this special day to support local nonprofits, and donations are made bigger... Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
National 4-H AI Challenge; Submissions due May 11
The National 4‑H AI Community Challenge is a first‑of‑its‑kind virtual competition, centering around making a virtual science fair board to answer the question, “How can AI be used to solve a problem in my community?” Continue reading…
Clover College Registration Opens May 14 for Non-4-H'ers
Lancaster County 4‑H Clover College is four days of in-person, “hands‑on” workshops full of fun and a sense of belonging! Learning topics include STEAM concepts of science, technology, engineering, art and math, which can spark career interests. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Foundation's Hands for Larger Service Awards Applications Due May 15
Nebraska 4‑H Foundation’s Hands for Larger Service Awards, sponsored by the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA), is a prestigious award designed to recognize 4‑H clubs statewide for their efforts to serve their communities. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Free County Fair Shirts Provided By Farmers Cooperative; Sign up by May 31
Farmers Cooperative is once again providing complimentary T-shirts for youth showing at local county fairs. Sign up at https://www.farmersco-operative.com/fair by Saturday, May 31. Shirts can be picked up at Farmers Cooperative locations, including Firth and Raymond, beginning about the end of June. Continue reading…
Plant Science Contest June 18; Register by June 17
The Lancaster County 4-H Plant Science Contests will be held in-person on Wednesday, June 18, 10 a.m.–Noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Register by Tuesday, June 17 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
Animal Requirements For Super Fair & State Fair
Need a summary of the animal requirements for the Lancaster County Super Fair and Nebraska State Fair? Look no further! Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Cat Workshop, May 17
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County will present a 4‑H Cat Workshop on Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Open to all youth and their families. Learn how to prepare a cat for a 4‑H show... Continue reading…
Life Challenge Contest, May 29; Register by May 19
The Life Challenge Contest is open to all 4‑H’ers ages 8–18 (by January 1 of the current year) and helps youth learn more about issues related to a variety of family and consumer science topics. Continue reading…
Horsemanship Level Testings; Next Date May 27; Register by May 20
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 15, April 29, May 13, May 27, June 17 and June 24. Continue reading…
Premier Animal Science Event, June 17–18; Register by May 21
Nebraska 4‑H’s Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) will be held June 17–18 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus. Open to all 4-H’ers ages 8–18 (by January 1 of 2025), these statewide contests include Livestock Judging, Poultry Judging, Livestock Skill‑a‑thon... Continue reading…
Premier Communication Event, June 19–20; Register by May 23
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 June 19–20... Continue reading…
YQCA In-Person Training, May 22 & June 5
It's time to plan ahead! 4‑H & FFA members participating in any of the following animal projects need to complete a Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training: beef, dairy cattle, goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. Continue reading…
Horse Judging Contest, May 31
The Lancaster County Super Fair 4‑H Horse Judging Contest will be held on Saturday, May 31 at the Sandhills Global Event Center – LivestockMarket Pavilion at 2 p.m. Continue reading…
Horse Identification Forms Due June 1
Each horse being shown in a 4‑H show 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 Sunday, June 1. Continue reading…
State Horse Expo July 12–16; Entries Due June 1
The Fonner Park State Horse Expo will be held July 12–16 in Grand Island. Exhibitors must be ages 8–18 (by Jan. 1 of the current year) and have passed Horsemanship Advancement Levels I and II. State 4‑H Horse Show entries, horse ID’s and level requirements are due Sunday, June 1. Continue reading…
Extended Deadline! My Hands to Larger Service Funds Applications Due October 1
Lancaster County 4‑H Council is excited to announce a new funding opportunity for 4‑H clubs or members who want to make a positive impact! Called My Hands to Larger Service funds, 4-H Council offers four $300 and three $100 awards each year... Continue reading…
Winners Unlimited UNL Livestock Judging Camp, June 4–6
The UNL Livestock Judging Camp, June 4–6 on UNL East Campus in Lincoln, is a 3‑day, 2‑night overnight camp designed for 4‑H and FFA members looking to improve their livestock evaluation and oral reason skills. Continue reading…
Pillowcase Sewing Workshop, June 29
4‑H'ers 8 and up are invited to a beginner sewing workshop on Sunday, June 29, 1‑4 p.m. at Walt Branch Library, 6701 S. 14th Street, Lincoln. It will be hosted by Clothing Superintendent Kath Conroy and participants will construct a pillowcase that can be exhibited at the fair. Continue reading…
Babysitting Training Clinics, June 30 and July 18
Extension Educator Hayley Jackson Perez will present a Babysitting Training, open to youth ages 10–15, on two separate dates: Monday, June 30 or Friday, July 18. 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…
Attention 4-H Leaders! Don’t Forget Your Rescreening and Orientation for 2024-25!
4‑H and project leaders are required to re-enroll every year. Nebraska 4‑H has contracted with a new vendor, Sterling Volunteers, to screen volunteers (i.e. run background checks). This new screening process takes approximately 5 minutes to complete, lasts for 5 years... Continue reading…
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***NEWS FROM 4-H PARTNERS***
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Explore Food Science UNL Summer Camps
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Department of Food Science & Technology is offering Food Science Summer Camps tailored for high school and middle school students eager to explore the fascinating world of food science. Through hands-on activities, tours and the development of food products... Continue reading…
Originally published May 9, 2025 -
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