4-H Youth Development
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Super Fair static exhibit check in, July 31
4-H & FFA static exhibits at the Lancaster County Super Fair do not preregister, but MUST be physically checked in during Static Exhibit Check-in on Tuesday, July 31 between 4–8 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln Room. Details HERE
Super Fair 4-H interview judging, Aug. 1
Interview judging is Wednesday, Aug. 1 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Lincoln Room. 4-H’ers have the opportunity to talk to judges about their fair static exhibits and share what was easy, what was challenging and the lessons they learned. 4-H’ers also learn what the judge looks for and how to improve skills. Details HERE
Clover Kids Show & Tell at Super Fair, Aug. 5
All Clover Kids, youth ages 5–7 by Jan. 1, 2018, are invited to show & tell one of their 4-H exhibits or a small animal during Clover Kids Show & Tell on Sunday, Aug. 5 in the Lincoln Room, Clover Kids exhibit area (15-minute time slots run from 1–2:45 p.m.). Details HERE
Livestock Judging Contest, Aug. 5
A 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest will be held during the Lancaster County Super Fair on Sunday, Aug. 5, 12 noon–2 p.m. in Pavilion 1. Register by Thursday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m. in the Livestock Office at the fair. Details HERE
4-H Fair Book, handouts, forms and other resources for Super Fair
The Lancaster County Super Fair will be Aug. 2-5, 2018 at the Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln. The 4-H & FFA Fair Book contains complete entry information for exhibiting in 4-H/FFA. This and other resources, including handouts, forms and video examples are now online HERE
New 4-H Cooking Project Books
Starting in 2018, Lancaster County will be using the new 4-H Cooking series, 4-H Cooking 101-401. A new Home Food Preservation series is also available. “Let’s Bake Quick Breads” is another new foods project book which includes gluten-free bread recipes. More information HERE
4-H Council Golf Tournament fundraiser
The 2nd annual 4-H Council Golf Tournament fundraiser will be on Sunday, Sept. 16 at Hidden Valley Golf Club, 10501 Pine Lake Road, Lincoln. 1 p.m. shotgun start. 4-person scramble. Cost is $75 per person/$300 per team. Flyer HERE
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News & Calendars:
- Weekly 4-H E-Newsletter
- NEBLINE Newsletter
- Lancaster County 4-H Social Media
- 2018 Local 4-H Calendar of Events
- 2018 4-H Horse Dates to Remember
- 2018 4-H Rabbit Dates to Remember
4-H Member Resources:
- Enrollment Information, Club & Member Resources
- Awards & Scholarships
- Horse Project
- Livestock & Companion Animal Projects
- Static Exhibit & Other Projects
County & State Fair:
4-H Volunteer Resources
- Lancaster County 4-H On-line Interest Form
- Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Resources
- Heart of 4-H Award Nomination
- Spotlight on 4-H Newsletter
- Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Code of Ethics
4-H Leadership
About 4-H
- Lancaster County 4-H Program
- 4-H Clover College
- 4-H Clover Kids (ages 5-7)
- On-line Interest Form
- Nebraska State 4-H
4-H School Enrichment
- 4-H Embryology & Egg Cam
- Ag Literacy Festival
- Garbology
- NEP School Enrichment
- earth wellness festival
Find 4-H in Your Community!
If you live outside of Lancaster County, Nebraska and would like more information about 4-H programs in your community, contact your local extension office. To find your local office, visit HERE4-H Year in Review!
2018 4-H Achievement Celebration Results
In 2017, Lancaster County 4-H engaged 35,946 youth through clubs, school enrichment and after-school programs. 1,946 adults volunteered. Lancaster County, 4-H is a cooperative effort between University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and the Lancaster County government.