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 will be recognized at next year’s Achievement Celebration!
• DIAMOND CLOVER program consists of six levels in which 4‑H’ers ages 8–18 plan and report a broad range of age-appropriate accomplishments. At the beginning of the 4‑H year, participants plan what to accomplish, and at the end of the 4‑H year, they report on their completed accomplishments. Complete information and forms are at https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/awards-recognition/diamond-clover/.
• NEBRASKA 4‑H GIVES BACK program is an opportunity for a 4‑H member or a team of 4‑H’ers to make a meaningful contribution to their community. 4‑H’ers should plan on investing over 100 hours of service and up to 24 months to complete this project. Complete information and forms are at https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/awards-recognition/ne4h-gives-back/.
• LIVESTOCK ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM recognizes Members of Excellence across all 4‑H livestock project areas, including: beef, sheep, meat goat, swine, dairy cattle, dairy goat, rabbit and poultry. There are three age levels: Juniors (ages 8–10), Intermediates (ages 11–13) and Seniors (ages 14–18). At the beginning of the 4‑H year, youth must apply to participate in the program. Details and forms are at https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/livestock-program/livestock-achievement-program/.
• DOG ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM encourages youth ages 8–18 to engage in a variety of dog opportunities, events and contests. The program consists of four levels that require youth to plan and report a range of age-appropriate accomplishments. Details and forms are at https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/companion-animal-program/dog-achievement-program/.