4-H Youth Development

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Join or Start a 4-H Club in Your Neighborhood or School!

If you live in Lancaster County, Nebraska and are interested in 4-H, complete this On-line Interest Form.

4-H Youth Development

It’s time to re-enroll in 4-H!

The 4-H year is Oct. 1–Sept. 30 and, since it is a new 4-H year, all 4-H members and volunteers must re-enroll for the 2018–2019 4-H year (even if you just enrolled in August or September). The website to enroll or re-enroll is https://ne.4honline.com.

Spring Rabbit Show, April 27

The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Exhibit Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18. For more information, call Bob at 402-525-8263 or the Extension office at 402-441-7180. Flyer HERE.

Lancaster County Teams Forming Soon for Premier Animal Science Event (PASE)

This year, Lancaster County 4-H is hoping to increase our county’s participation at the statewide Premier Animal Science Event (PASE). This is a two-day event designed to help youth learn about issues related to the animal industry, explore career opportunities, compete with other 4-H youth from across the state and have FUN! PASE will be held June 17–18 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln on East Campus. Youth must be 10 years of age by January 1 to compete. If you are interested in participating and any of the contests, contact Calvin DeVries at 402-441-7180 or calvin.devries@unl.edu by April 15. Practices will start in late April or early May. Flyer with details is HERE. For more information about PASE, visit https://4h.unl.edu/pase.

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4-H Achievement Celebration: View awards and photos from the celebration on February 12

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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 HERE


4-H Year in Review!

2019 4-H Achievement Celebration Results

In 2018, Lancaster County 4-H engaged 36,520 youth through clubs, school enrichment and after-school programs. 2,104 adults volunteered. Lancaster County, 4-H is a cooperative effort between University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and the Lancaster County government.

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