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***BREAKING NEWS***
2026 Achievement Celebration Results Now Online
Lancaster County 4‑H and 4‑H Council presented the Lancaster County 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 13. The theme was "Our 4‑H'ers Are Out of This World!” 4‑H members, clubs and leaders were recognized for their 2025 achievements. Continue reading…
Complimentary 4-H Curriculum Now Available for Enrolled Nebraska 4-H Youth and Volunteers
Nebraska 4‑H is pleased to announce all enrolled Nebraska 4‑H youth and volunteers now receive complimentary online access to 4‑H curriculum developed at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln! More than 30 digital publications are available on topics like clothing, babysitting... Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Play With Crochet Workshop, Feb. 28; Register by Feb. 17
4-H youth ages 10 and up are invited to learn how to crochet a washcloth utilizing the single crochet stitch at this Play With Crochet: Basic Stitches workshop on Saturday, Feb. 28, 9–11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Horse Judging Virtual Camp Starts Feb. 19
A upcoming Virtual Horse Judging Camp is for anyone thinking about being on, or coaching, a Horse Judging team. The camp includes at-home assignments, reasons critique, 4 interactive virtual meetings, quizzes and certificate of completion! There will be live sessions each week... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Start Setting Your 4-H Goals for 2026!
Nebraska 4‑H offers several programs for 4‑H members to plan and report age-appropriate accomplishments and get recognition! Now is a good time for 4‑H’ers to plan their goals for this year. Lancaster County 4‑H’ers who successfully complete these accomplishments... Continue reading…
Discover Box by 4-H’s Newest Release: The Science of Baking
National 4-H's new 4‑H Discover Box is all about the science behind what makes baked foods rise and taste delicious! Experimenting with different recipes, youth learn how ingredients combine to make some of their favorite baked goods. Continue reading…
Nebraska Agriculture Youth Institute Applications Due April 15
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is currently accepting applications from high school juniors and seniors for the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). NAYI is one of Nebraska’s largest agriculture youth outreach events. This five-day program brings students together... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Dog Workshop Series; Next Workshop May 14
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 4‑H Dog Workshop held on Thursday, May 14; 6 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center, South Hall. Open to all youth and their families. Space is limited. Continue reading…
Spring Rabbit Show, March 14
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held on Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center – South Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18, with a Clover Kids class for youth ages 5–7. This is a great opportunity for youth to talk to other 4‑H’ers... Continue reading…
Horse Incentive Program Forms Now Online
Any Lancaster County 4‑H’er may participate in the horse incentive program and earn points by participating in horse‑related activities. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! Log hours/points by participating in various horse‑related activities Jan. 1–July 20. Continue reading…
Market Beef Weigh-In, March 2
4-H & FFA exhibitors showing market steers or heifers at the Lancaster County Super Fair who want to participate in the Rate of Gain contest must weigh in their projects at the 4‑H & FFA Market Beef Weigh-In on Monday, March 2, 6–7 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center... Continue reading…
Prepared Speech & Radio PSA Contests, March 23 Deadline
Effective communication is a valuable life skill you'll use your entire life. 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. Continue reading…
Life Challenge Study Guide Posted: Good Topics for Club Meetings
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. There will be three sections of the contest: problem solving a challenge to present to a judge... Continue reading…
Recording of New 4-H Club Leader Training Now Online
In January, Nebraska 4‑H presented a Virtual Volunteer Training for New 4-H Club Leaders. It was also a refresher for experienced club leaders. If you missed the training, you can watch it at https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/26076. Learn more about the club leader role and how to plan 4-H experiences.
Kiwanis Karnival is Cancelled in 2026
The annual Kiwanis Karnival is cancelled for 2026. Lincoln Center Kiwanis plans to find a different location for the event in 2027, and 4‑H clubs will be needed to provide carnival-type booths. If you have questions, call Lorene Bartos at 402-423-7541 or... 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…
Big Red Summer Academic Camps; Regular Tuition Rate Deadline May 1
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are residential career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. By participating in a camp, youth live on and explore the Nebraska campus, meet students from across the country, investigate an interest or potential career, and have lots of fun... Continue reading…
Originally published February 13, 2026 -
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