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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Seeking Photos of Top Awards at State Fair by Sept. 7
4‑H Extension staff will be compiling photos of Lancaster County 4‑H'ers and their top exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair to publish in the NEBLINE newsletter and on social media! If you have photos to share, please upload to http://go.unl.edu/Lan4HPic by Sunday, Sept. 7.
After Super Fair Online Feedback Due By Oct. 1
All Lancaster County 4-H & FFA members, families and volunteers are invited to the following 4‑H After Super Fair Planning Meetings and Feedback opportunities. This is an opportunity to discuss changes and generate ideas for the 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair and 4‑H program areas. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
State Fair Premium Pick Up; Deadline Nov. 25
All State Fair premium checks for Lancaster County 4‑H'ers, including livestock and contests, are available for pick up at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln, at the Extension office during regular business hours... Continue reading…
Reflect on Your Year in 4-H!
Before the 4‑H program year wraps up at the end of September, it's important for youth and clubs to reflect on their year and measure their success. This could include reviewing projects, community service activities and impacts, as well as any general operational processes. What went well? Continue reading…
Horse Awards Night, Oct. 23
The annual Lancaster County 4-H Horse Awards Night will be Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Rd., Suite A, Lincoln. Awards presentation includes Incentive Awards, Horsemanship Levels, All-Around Awards, Herdsmanship... Continue reading…
4-H Council Alumni Scholarship Applications Due Sept. 30
Lancaster County 4‑H Council is sponsoring a $500 4‑H alumni scholarship. Applicants must be a Lancaster County 4‑H alumni, at least one year post-high school and enrolled in a higher learning institution, who has continued involvement in the 4‑H program... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
State Fair 4-H Results
Congratulations to the Lancaster County 4‑H’ers who showcased their projects at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair! Results are online at https://www.nebraska4hresults.com.
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members; Next Meeting Nov. 9
Attention youth in 7th–12th grade! Want to have so much fun making new friends, doing community service projects and participating in other activities that you won’t realize you are learning important leadership skills? Join 4‑H Teen Council! Continue reading…
Culver's Night for 4-H, Sept. 16
Support 4‑H by eating at any of the three Culver's restaurant locations in Lincoln on Tuesday, Sept. 16 between 5 and 8 p.m. Lancaster County 4‑H Council will receive 25% of the proceeds. 4‑H Council helps support 4‑H programs, activities and scholarships.
Extended Deadline! My Hands to Larger Service Funds Applications Due Oct. 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…
Seeking 4-H Council Members
Serving on Lancaster County 4‑H Council is a great opportunity to support 4‑H, help provide leadership and work with a great group of people! Lancaster County 4‑H Council is composed of youth (9th grade or higher) and adults working together in the interest... Continue reading…
"Launch Your 4-H Journey" for New Members and Volunteers, Oct. 5
Do you know youth who are interested in joining 4‑H or adults who would like to help start a club? Invite them to the "Launch Your 4‑H Journey" special event (formerly called 4‑H Information Night) on Sunday, Oct. 5, 5 p.m. at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County... Continue reading…
New Video Features Lancaster County 4-H Youth & Alumni Interviews
A new Lancaster County 4‑H video features 20 youth and 5 alumni at the 2025 Lancaster County Super Fair sharing how their 4‑H fair experiences make them "beyond ready" for their life and career! See video on YouTube at https://go.unl.edu/lancaster-4h-beyond-ready.
UNL Campus Visit Day for 4-H Families, Oct. 11; RSVP by Oct. 6
Explore the "Power of Red" at the 4-H Campus Visit Day! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 11, for a half-day college visit experience at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dive into academic interests, enjoy a campus tour and get all your questions answered about admissions... Continue reading…
Fall Red Letter Days at UNL
Hello 4‑H juniors and seniors! Are you interested in the University of Nebraska? If you answered yes, don't miss out on the Fall Red Letter Days! Here, you'll experience for yourself what life is like as a student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Continue reading…
Originally published September 5, 2025 -
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