The 2025 Lancaster County Super Fair was held July 31–Aug. 9 at the Sandhills Global Event Center. The fair is an opportunity for 4‑H & FFA youth to showcase projects and skills they’ve worked on throughout the year. 4‑H fair experiences help youth become “beyond ready” for their life... Continue reading…
Popcorn is a favorite snack for many families and comes in a few different colors, including red, blue, yellow and white. It is easy to eat while playing cards or board games. Most people know popcorn is a favorite snack at sporting events and movies. What makes popcorn a great snack? Continue reading…
October is National Popcorn Month, making it the perfect time to enjoy fun and easy popcorn recipes. Check out these tasty, kid-and adult-friendly snacks that are great for gatherings, work breaks or after-school treats. Continue reading…
Droughts, floods, heat waves, thunderstorms, tornadoes, wildfires, blizzards, cold snaps and lightning strikes are examples of Great Plains weather which can reshape landscapes. Lancaster County trees are no stranger to such events, having faced extreme weather once or twice a month since 2015. Continue reading…
Do you want to know how to turn your yard and garden waste into beneficial compost? Or do you want a refresher? Nebraska Extension will present a composting demonstration on Saturday, Sept. 27, starting at 10 a.m. at Pioneers Park Nature Center’s backyard composting demonstration area across the... Continue reading…
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Oct. 8 — Unusual Small Fruits • Ian Peterson
Register at https://hles.unl.edu/grobigred. Sponsored by Nebraska Extension.
Plant spring flowering bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, snowdrops and crocus in October.
Fall watering is important for trees and shrubs. Continue to water until the soil freezes.
Remove leaves from lawn to reduce lawn problems. Compost or shred and use them for mulch. Continue reading…
Increased disease pressure, especially in corn, may present some challenges during the 2025 harvest and beyond. Tamra Jackson-Ziems, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist has suggested conducting “push or pinch” tests in corn fields that have experienced disease or other crop stresses... Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension invites anyone interested in cover crops and soil health to attend the annual Rogers Memorial Farm Field Day on Thursday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at 18630 Adams St. There is no cost to attend, and lunch is provided thanks to support from USDA–NRCS and Nebraska Extension. Continue reading…
Language development in young children is a process that lays the foundation for their future communication skills, cognitive abilities and overall success in life. Parents, caregivers and educators play a crucial role in supporting this development. Continue reading…
The 2025 Fonner Park State 4‑H Horse Expo was held July 12–16 in Grand Island. There were 188 exhibitors, 315 horses, 1,673 entries representing 42 Nebraska Counties. Here are the Lancaster County 4‑H purple ribbon and top 10 winners. Continue reading…
4‑H & FFA complete results, photos and videos are online at http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair.
TOP STATIC EXHIBITS
GENERAL AREAS
• Poster: Harper Cordes
• Quilt Ch: Reese Dell
• Quilt Res Ch: Tayler Docter... Continue reading…
Congratulations to the Lancaster County 4‑H’ers who showcased their projects at the Nebraska State Fair! Here are the top results. Complete results are at http://nebraska4hresults.com.
TOP AWARDS
Ari Hamblin — Rabbit: Junior Rabbit Showmanship - 3rd Place... Continue reading…
The Lancaster County 4‑H Livestock Boosters awards up to three $500 college scholarships each year, which are presented at the Lancaster County Super Fair 4‑H & FFA Purple Ribbon Market Livestock Premium Auction. This year, a scholarship was awarded to Connor Paitz. Continue reading…
Two Lancaster County 4‑H volunteers were recognized with Nebraska 4‑H state-level awards in 2025. Lancaster County 4‑H recognized these volunteers with an informal presentation at the Lancaster County Super Fair. Nebraska 4‑H recognized all the statewide award winners... Continue reading…
Rachel Wells is receiving Lancaster County 4‑H’s October “Heart of 4‑H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. She has been a volunteer instructor at 4‑H Clover College for several years, teaching workshops such as Outdoor Planters & Pavers and Mosaic Seed Art. She Continue reading…
Ready to lead. Ready to serve. Ready to build. Ready for life.
WHY 4-H?
• Lancaster County 4‑H is open to all youth ages 5–18
• Choose from over 50 projects to “learn by doing”
• Explore interests and career “sparks” Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County will present a Homeschool Youth Science Day on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. OR 1–4 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Open to all homeschooled youth, grades K–6th... Continue reading…
Save the dates! The 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair is scheduled for Thursday, July 30–Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Sandhills Global Event Center. 4‑H & FFA exhibits and events will be Thursday, July 30–Sunday, Aug. 2.
Rachel Anderson recently joined Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County as a Horticulture, Landscape and Environmental Systems Extension Educator and will serve Lancaster, York, Seward, Otoe and Cass Counties. Her focus will be working with residents and green industry professionals... Continue reading…
University of Nebraska–Lincoln staff reaching an anniversary year of employment were recently honored for their years of service to the university. The following Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County staff are being recognized:
• Mary Jane Frogge, Extension Associate — 35 years... Continue reading…
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners seeks community members to serve on the Lancaster County Extension Board. Vacancies will be filled with three-year appointments beginning in January 2026. Continue reading…
Upcoming 4-H events and deadlines are published in the "4‑H - Lancaster County" weekly e‑newsletter. Enrolled 4‑H families receive this e-newsletter every Friday. Anyone can view it at https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/4h-lancaster
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County upcoming events are listed in our online event calendar at events.unl.edu/lancaster. View by week, month, year or upcoming.
The NEBLINE newsletter is published by Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County and is available in print, e‑newsletter, PDF and audio versions. Learn more at lancaster.unl.edu/nebline.