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Special Garden Project 2025

The 2025 Special Garden Project will focus on 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.

If you are interested in trying something new, please call the Extension Office by February 14th in order to reserve seeds for your project.

Nebraska Fed Steer Challenge applications now open!

Last chance for applications, please apply by December 15th, 2024 for the 2025 program year. For more information

regarding the Fed Steer Challenge, or to submit an application please visit https://4h.unl.edu/fed-steer-challenge

 

Virtual learning session about the Nebraska 4-H Fed Steer Challenge

FARROWED & OWNED SWINE COHORT

   Registration is now open for the 2025 Nebraska 4-H Farrowed and Owned Swine Cohort. Project animals may be shown at the county fair. Nebraska State Fair exhibition is optional. All cohort members will participate in an interview at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair. Join the first session in February for more details! Register by February 1 at https://4h.unl.edu/farrowed-owned. For questions, contact Benny Mote at bmote8@unl.edu, or 402-310-9878

Omaha Fashion Week 4-H Collection

Nebraska 4-H is excited to participate in the 2025 Omaha Fashion Week Student Night! 

4-H members ages 8-18 are invited to apply for the 4-H Collection to be shown at the Omaha Design Center on February 26, 2025. Garments must have been exhibited at the County Fair in 2024 and should be fashion-forward, runway appropriate, and display high-quality construction.  

To apply, complete the online application by December 20th. Visit https://go.unl.edu/25ofw for event details and application process. 

Check in Times: Barn opens Friday, December 13 at 9:00 a.m.

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