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***BREAKING NEWS***
4-H Dog Workshop Series, Starts Jan. 29
How do you prepare a dog for a 4‑H Show? How do you successfully train a dog? How are dogs judged? Learn all this and more at the upcoming 4‑H Dog Workshops, held on Thursdays, Jan. 29, Feb. 12, Mar. 12, Apr. 9 and May 14, held at 6 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center, South Hall. Continue reading…
Horse Judges Workshop Jan. 31; Early Bird Registration Jan. 23
Nebraska Extension will host a Horse Show Judge's Workshop for youth and adults on Saturday, Jan. 31, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., at the Animal Science Complex, 3940 Fair St, Lincoln, Room A222, on University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East Campus. Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Date Changed! Cat Show, Jan. 24
This Cat Show will be the purrrrfect opportunity to learn and practice showing your cat in 4‑H. It will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln at the Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room in South Hall (by the Extension 4‑H office). Continue reading…
Zoom in to the UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources: Jan. 26
Want to see what it's like to be a Husker in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources? Join Zoom in to CASNR — a virtual hangout where you'll meet faculty, students and staff. Continue reading…
Join the Farrowed and Owned Swine Cohort by Jan. 30
Nebraska 4‑H is now accepting registrations for the 2026 Farrowed & Owned Swine Cohort! Registration closes on Jan. 30. This opportunity is designed to enhance the educational value of the traditional 4‑H swine project by focusing on swine production, accurate record keeping, and... Continue reading…
BB Gun/Air Rifle & Air Pistol Contest, Feb. 7; Register by Jan 30
Lancaster County 4‑H is offering a BB Gun/Air Rifle & Air Pistol Contest on Saturday, Feb. 7, 8 a.m. at the Nebraska Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St., Lincoln. Register by Friday, Jan. 30 at https://go.unl.edu/bbgun-airpistol-contest-2026. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H Golf is Back for the Spring Season! Register by Feb. 6
Lancaster County 4‑H is once again partnering with the Jr. PGA and will be offering four beginner, fundamental skills lessons for ages 8-17 on Tuesdays in April. Age is determined as of July 31, 2026. Youth must be currently enrolled 4-H members. Continue reading…
4-H & FFA Livestock Requirements for Super Fair & State Fair
The 2026 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…
4-H EGG Cam Next Hatching Feb. 2
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…
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***REMINDERS***
Achievement Celebration, Feb. 12
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. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
4-H Jammie Sewing Workshop, Feb. 21
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. 21, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms... Continue reading…
Rabbits R Us Fun Show & Showmanship Clinic, Feb. 8; Register by Feb. 2 for Reduced Entry Fee
The Rabbits R Us 4‑H club will present a 4‑H Rabbit Fun Show & Showmanship Clinic on Sunday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln in the South Hall. This is a great opportunity for youth to learn about the 4‑H rabbit project and... Continue reading…
UNL Chick Days, March 7; Register by March 2
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Chick Days for small and backyard poultry producers and youth will be held on Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Department of Animal Science, 3940 Fair St., Lincoln on UNL East Campus, Animal Science Complex. $25 registration fee, no cost for youth 8 & under. Continue reading…
Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest; Entries Due Feb. 6
The 2026 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest is underway. This annual contest is part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in March and is coordinated by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. The contest is open to all Nebraska third graders, including public, private and home‑schooled. Continue reading…
NDA's Annual Poster Contest; Deadline March 2
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s (NDA) annual poster contest is underway and open to all Nebraska students in first through sixth grades. This year’s theme, “Nebraska Agriculture: Building the Future,” highlights Nebraska’s number one industry. The deadline to submit posters is March 1. Continue reading…
It’s Time for Members & Leaders to Enroll/Re-Enroll in 4-H!
The 4‑H year is Oct. 1–Sept. 30. Since it is a new 4‑H year, all returning 4‑H members and volunteers must re-enroll for the 2025–2026 4‑H year. Parent helpers do not need to enroll — only their participating children. Continue reading…
Originally published January 23, 2026 -
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