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Office Closed April 24th

Our office will be closed on Friday, April 24th in recognition of Arbor Day.

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2025-2026 4-H Enrollment is Open!

Enrollment Due June 15th!

  • Enroll at 4HOnline.com
  • During enrollment on 4HOnline, you will be required to select at least one project but are not required to select all projects you will be participating in for the 2025-2026 4-H year.
  • If you are participating in the Shooting Sports or Horse projects, you are required to enroll in those projects online since there are forms that are required to be filled out for those projects.
  • Our adult leader volunteers are also required to enroll, if you don't have a current screening, the website will let you know if it's required this year and give instructions on how to complete the required screening.
2025-2026 4-H Enrollment is now open

2026 Fairbook

July 19 - 25, 2026

2026 Richardson County 4-H & FFA Junior Fairbook is now available online and are ready for pick up in our office!

Please take a look through the fairbook to note any changes that may be relevant to your projects.

2026 Richardson County 4-H & FFA Junior Fairbook
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2026 GroBigRed Virtual Learning Series

Announcing the 2026 GroBigRed Virtual Learning Series!

This webinar series, sponsored by Nebraska Extension and delivered via Zoom, is a great opportunity to join experts from Nebraska Extension to learn and ask questions!

All programs are on the second Wednesday of the month from Noon-1 pm CT.

Topics include vegetable & flower gardens, lawn care, tree management and more!

There is no cost to join. For more information and to register, please visit https://hles.unl.edu/lawn-garden/gro-big-red/

Box, Flowers, Tree Schedule of Sessions

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