4-H Youth Development
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Horsemanship Level Testings
The 2018 group testings will be held at the Lancaster Event Center – Amy Countryman Arena on the following Tuesday evenings: April 10, April 24, May 8, May 22, June 5 and June 26. Anyone wishing to be tested must sign-up one week in advance by contacting Kate Pulec at kpulec3@unl.edu or 402-441-7180. All other horsemanship level requirements must be completed and handed in to Kate before the riding skills portion can be done.
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 Livestock Requirements
New Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (formerly Quality Assurance) requirements have been expanded to include ALL livestock exhibitors (not just those showing market animals). 4-H Livestock ID/Ownership requirements for showing at State Fair and/or AKSARBEN Stock Show have changed for 2018. Details 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
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
Upcoming Events
Recent Events:
- 2018 4-H Achievement Celebration Results
- 4-H Photos on Flickr
- 4-H Videos (including Livestreamed) on YouTube
4-H Member Resources:
- Enrollment Information, Club & Member Resources
- Awards & Scholarships
- Horse Project
- Livestock & Companion Animal Projects
- Static Exhibit & Other Projects
- 4-H Staff Contacts
County & State Fair:
Be a 4-H Volunteer!
- 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
- 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
- After School Programs
- 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!
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.