4-H began in the early 1900's as Corn Clubs for boys and Canning Clubs for girls. Although the program has changed a lot through the years, it has always been a program designed to help children become productive members of their communities.
4-H is a national organization delivered by Cooperative Extension–a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. Youth complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids experience 4-H in every county and parish in the country.
Nebraska 4-H prepares young people for successful futures. Educational programs place a strong emphasis on life skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, social skills, communication, responsibility, citizenship, and leadership.
Welcome to Adams County 4-H
This resource will answer many questions that you may have about Adams County 4-H. It explains some of the terminology used in 4-H and much, much more.
Our staff is always happy and available to answer questions and assist you in having a great 4-H experience.
Adams County 4-H Welcome PacketAdams County 4-H Connect
4-H Facebook
Follow our 4-H Facebook Page that allows us to focus on the 4-H content for our 4-H families. You may
review it at https://facebook.com/AdamsCo4H
Keep current with statewide opportunities posted on Facebook at https://facebook.com/Nebraska4H
Remind App
Adams County 4-H would like to improve our communication and outreach with our 4-H families, volunteers, and partners. We invite you to join Adams County 4-H in the Remind App.
https://www.remind.com/oin/adamsco4h
Already have the Remind App? Look up for the Class Code: @adamsco4h
Upcoming Events
Dog Obedience Informational Meeting - March 24th @ 7:00 PM - Adams County Fairgrounds - West End.
Early 4-H Enrollment - Special Adams County T-Shirt Incentive Deadline - April 15th
Market Broilers - Birds must be ordered and paid for by 5:00 PM - April 15th to be eligible to show at Adams County Fair.
Special Garden Project Seed Registration - call the office to reserve your packet of seeds.
4-H Flower Barrel Contest - Sponsored by Adams County Ag Society - Call Adams Extension Office to register.
4-H Flower Barrel Workshop - April 15th @ 5:00 PM - Adams County Fairgrounds - Community Service Building
4-H Special Gardening Project 2025
The focus of the 2025 project is the Goldie Husk Cherry. This old-fashioned fruit from the tomato family has sweet berries inside golden husks. The fruits have many uses and can be eaten raw, dried, frozen, canned, or made into tasty treats like pies, desserts, or preserves. To participate contact your local Extension Office to order your family’s seeds.
4-H Special Agronomy Project
Youth participate by receiving seeds and resources to grow the crop, research traits of the crop and determine the viability of that crop in the part of the state they live. The project allows 4-H members interested in agronomy to grow something fun, new, and different. Only families that ordered the seeds through your Local Extension Office are eligible to participate in 2025’s 4-H Special Agronomy Project.
2025 Online Horticulture Contest
Do you know what it takes to pick the best fruit and vegetables out at the grocery store? Or do you know what judges are looking for when they judge your plants at the county fair? Have you ever wondered, what plant is that!?! We are excited to offer the opportunity to learn these and other important horticulture skills through the Online Horticulture Contest.
Information and Study Materials
The contest will be available June 10-24, 2025
YQCA – Youth for the Quality Care of Animals
Adams County Youth (4-H Age 8 - 18) taking a Livestock Project/Exhibit (Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Poultry, Rabbit) are required to complete YQCA training yearly.
Steps to complete this requirement:
- Register online for the Training
- May complete YQCA in-person or web based.
- Required to Complete the Pre-Test & Post-Test
- All Certificates due to Extension Office by June 15th (copies can be emailed to gwen.rodocker@unl.edu )
Heavy Equipment Career Exploration
Save The Date
Monday, June 23, 2025
Location: Central Community College – Hastings
Cost $35
Registration Link: Will be live March 1, 2025
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 13th by 5 pm
4-H Club Resources
Here are some additional resources to help your club and officers to do a great Job