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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Online Plant Science Contests for Youth AND Adults June 9–23
All youth, as well as adults, may test their knowledge of plants through two upcoming online plant science contests. Study materials are online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/hort-fair.
• Lancaster County 4‑H Online Tree ID and Grass & Weed ID Contests will be open... Continue reading…
Clover College Workshop Openings; Can Still Sign Up by June 7
Lancaster County 4-H Clover College is four days of in-person, “hands-on” workshops. It will be held June 9–12 at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Youth must be at least 6 years old to attend. Need not be enrolled in 4‑H. Continue reading…
Horsemanship Level Testings; Sign Up by June 9 for June 16 Testing
To compete in 4‑H horse shows, 4‑H'ers must complete Nebraska 4‑H Horsemanship Advancement Level requirements. A 4‑H horsemanship level group testing will be held on Tuesday, June 2, at the Sandhills Global Event Center. Continue reading…
Crete FFA Showmanship Clinic; June 13
Join Crete FFA for some fun and education before fair time! Crete FFA welcomes you to join them for a showmanship clinic on June 13 at 9 am at the Saline Co. Fairgrounds. Contest will begin at at 1 pm. Lunch will be provided and prizes will be given out. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Super Fair Animal Entries Must Be Submitted Online Between June 18 and July 1
All 4‑H & FFA animal entries for the Lancaster County Super Fair must be entered online in ShoWorks at https://go.unl.edu/lcsf-animal-entries (this includes stall/pen requests and livestock/poultry exhibitor T-shirt sizes). 4‑H families and youth may submit entries. Continue reading…
Bagged Shavings at Super Fair
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, all livestock and horse exhibitors must use shavings provided by the Sandhills Global Event Center (SGEC). Absolutely no outside shavings or straw is allowed since SGEC composts. Note: all stalls are disinfected with Nixall between each rental year-round. Continue reading…
Photography Help Session, July 13
A 4-H Photography Help Session for 4‑H youth ages 8 & up will be held Monday, July 13 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. No fees or preregistration required, just drop in. Continue reading…
Chicken Dinner Tickets Available; Seeking Donations for Silent Auction
Lancaster County 4-H Council is hosting two fundraiser events on Friday, July 31 during the Lancaster County Super Fair in the South Hall (vehicles enter Gate 4 off Havelock, park near South Hall):
• Chicken Dinner 5:30–7:30 p.m. — enter through the Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room. Continue reading…
Livestock Premium Auction Donations Needed
The Lancaster County 4‑H & FFA Purple Ribbon Market Livestock Premium Auction is a way for the community to reward purple ribbon market animal exhibitors. “Premium” cash rewards are given by individuals and businesses. The success of the auction is dependent on donations and buyers. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
4-H Member Online Enrollment Must Be Submitted by June 15 to Participate in Fairs
All 4‑H members and leaders must re-enroll for the 2025–2026 4‑H year (which is Oct. 1–Sept. 30). Parent helpers do not need to enroll — only their participating children. To participate in 4‑H at county and state fairs, youth must enroll or re-enroll by Monday, June 15. Continue reading…
Livestock IDs Due June 15 for Super Fair & State Fair
All 4-H & FFA beef, bucket calf, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goat and rabbit ID forms are due by June 15 to the Extension office or emailed to lancaster4h@unl.edu. 4‑H poultry, dogs, cats and household pets do not require identification forms. Continue reading…
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals Due by June 15
4-H & FFA members participating in any of the following animal projects need to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training: beef, dairy cattle, goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. Exception: 4-H Clover Kids ages 5–7 (by Jan. 1 of the current year) do not need to complete. Continue reading…
4-H Senior Recognition Posters at Super Fair; Due July 1
Lancaster County 4‑H wishes to honor our 2026 4‑H senior graduates by offering to print and display Senior Recognition 2’ x 3’ posters during the 4‑H days of the Lancaster County Super Fair, July 30–Aug. 2! See prototype pictured. A $15 fee covers paper, printing, lamination... Continue reading…
Plant Science In-Person Contests June 16; Register by June 15
The Lancaster County 4‑H Plant Science Contests will be held in-person on Tuesday, June 16, 10 a.m.–Noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Register by Monday, June 15... Continue reading…
Get Expert Help With Your 4-H Sewing Project, June 23, 25 and 27
Sewing Help sessions for 4-H youth ages 8–18 will be held Tuesday, June 23 and Thursday, June 25 from 12:30–4:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 from 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. All sessions will be held at the Sewing Centre of Lincoln, 5740 Old Cheney Road in Lincoln. No fees or preregistration required... Continue reading…
Submit an Essay to Earn a NEW Bernina Sewing Machine — Essays Due June 25
This is the 17th year Kath Conroy, head 4‑H Clothing Superintendent, and her husband, Mike, are graciously donating a new Bernina sewing machine to one Lancaster County 4‑H youth! All interested youth should submit an essay describing the clothing projects they have completed... Continue reading…
Clover Kids Animal Showmanship at Super Fair
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, most 4‑H livestock shows and the Rabbit Specialty Show include a 4‑H Clover Kids Showmanship class for 4‑H members ages 5–7 (by Jan. 1 of the current year). Participants must be enrolled by June 15. Continue reading…
Help Raise Money for 4-H and Have Fun With Friends — Volunteer at the 4-H Food Stand!
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! Help the 4‑H program by volunteering at the 4‑H Food Stand. The Lancaster County Super Fair is just around the corner and 4‑H Council is working hard to have another fantastic 4‑H Food Stand at the fair. Continue reading…
New in 4-H at the Super Fair
The 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair will be July 30–Aug. 8 at the Sandhills Global Event Center. 4‑H & FFA Exhibits and Events will be July 30–Aug. 2 and 4‑H Horse Shows July 29–Aug. 2. The Lancaster County 4‑H & FFA Fair Book contains entry information... 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 the Spring Leader & Volunteer Collaboration Available Online
A recording of the Lancaster County 4‑H Spring Leader & Volunteer Collaboration is now posted with the training resources at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/leaders. The theme was "Fly the Flag for America 250." Topics covered included what's new for the 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair... Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program; Applications Due June 15
The Nebraska 4‑H Livestock Achievement Program recognizes Members of Excellence in the project areas of beef, sheep, meat goat, swine, dairy cattle, dairy goat, rabbit and poultry. The program consists of three age levels (8–10, 11–13 & 14–18) that require 4‑H’ers to plan and report... Continue reading…
Tractor & Equipment Safety Training
Federal law restricts youth under 16 from using certain farm equipment unless their parents or guardians own the farm. However, certification received through National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program grants an exemption to the law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to drive a tractor... Continue reading…
Originally published June 5, 2026 -
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