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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Zoom in to the UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources: Feb. 23
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…
Dog Workshop Series; Next Workshop Feb. 26
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. 26, Mar. 12, Apr. 9 and May 14; 6 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center, South Hall. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Pick Up Your Leftover Awards!
There are many 4‑H awards, certificates and more ready at the Extension office for pick up from this year's (and previous year's) Achievement Celebration and Horse Awards! Please pick up your item(s) at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Free 4-H Alumni T-shirts for Graduating 2026 Seniors
Lancaster County 4‑H seniors who graduate in the spring of 2026 are eligible for a free 4‑H alumni T‑shirt, courtesy of Lancaster County 4‑H Council. If seniors have not already received their shirt, they may pick it up at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County office... Continue reading…
Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees 4-H Essay Contest
Each year, the national Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees challenges 4‑H members from all over the country to submit an essay on a topic related to honey bees. Each state chooses its finalist and submits his or her essay to the Foundation for judging. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Merlyn Anderson Memorial 4-H Scholarship, Deadline March 15
Merlyn Anderson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to 6–9 students from Gage and Jefferson County Schools, including Norris High School in southern Lancaster County. The award amounts will vary from $1,000 to $2,500 to students who are interested in agricultural studies (broadly interpreted). 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.
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…
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 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…
Special Offer from the Lied Center for 4-H'ers
The Lied Center for Performing Arts invites Nebraska 4‑H participants and their families to attend a performance of the Music Man, to be held March 5–8, 2026, with a special offer of 20% off tickets. Tickets can be purchased at https://tickets.liedcenter.org/events/3641?promo=4H20. Continue reading…
Originally published February 20, 2026 -
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