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Box Butte County Enrollment Deadline- June 15, 2026
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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.
4-H Information
4-H Pick Your Project
The Pick Your Project is an online database and selection guide for finding 4-H projects and their resources. Users can search for projects by keywords or browse by curriculum area, knowledge level, and geographic level.
Looking for a printable list of Nebraska 4-H projects? Visit the Nebraska 4-H Project Listing.
2026 Special Garden Project
The Special Garden Project gives 4‑H members the opportunity to try growing a new and unusual vegetable or flower each year. The project allows experienced 4‑H gardeners to grow something fun and exciting while letting those who are newer to gardening get their feet wet in the horticulture project area with a guided project experience.
The 2026 Special Garden Project is focused on the Alumia Vanilla Cream Marigold.
Special Agronomy Project
The Nebraska Extension Special Agronomy Project gives 4-H members an opportunity to experience a crop that is grown, was grown or has the potential to be grown in Nebraska. Youth participate by receiving seed 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 in. The project allows 4-H members interested in agronomy to grow something fun, new, and different. This year, we will be exploring a crop that can be marketed different ways depending on the variety.
In the sixth year of the special agronomy project, youth will explore TWO varieties of popcorn! The first is an heirloom variety that was discovered and developed by a farmer in eastern Nebraska, called Nebraska Red. The second is a commercial variety, Robust 997. Be sure not to plant sweet corn in your garden with these to prevent cross pollination.
Be eligible to enter an exhibit at the County and/or State Fair in the agronomy project area.
Contact your local Extension Office to order packets of seeds. The local Extension Office will order and distribute the seeds to members. Please have your order placed prior to March 15th.
For project specifications and details, be sure to go to the Nebraska State Fairbook at https://4hfairbook.unl.edu/fairbookview.php/rules.
Box Butte County 4-H Council
Krista Carter, President
Shauna Meyring, Vice-President
Alishia Intermill, Secretary
Lacy Willey, Treasurer
Jaci Haas, Member
Wyatt Walker, Member
Railey Wills, Youth Member
Ainslee Wotlman, Youth Member
Anthony Haas, Youth Member
Trey Carter, Youth Member
Youth Application fr 4-H Council
Youth 4-H Council Details
- The 4-H Council invites high school youth ages 14-18 to apply for one of the four youth positions on their 4-H Council.
- These one-year terms run from January - December of the current year.
To apply, submit a short application:
- Forms are available at the Extension Office, download below or Melissa will be happy to e-mail one to you.
- Return your completed form to the Extension Office by December 1.
4-H Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Youth members have full voting rights but, and are encouraged to help an adult member with their office. This is a wonderful opportunity for youth to voice their opinions. Youth also learn skills such as leadership, budgeting, people skills, negotiations and responsibility. These types of opportunities are very impressive on scholarship applications. Give it some thought and if you have any questions, visit with one of the 4-H Council members, youth council members or give Melissa a call.
4-H News
4-H Robotics - Alliance
The Alliance 4-H Robotics program will have practices
every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. (after school) at the
Extension Office, 415 Black Hills, Alliance.
Any questions (308)762-5616
Shooting Sports
4-H Shooting Sports Parental Release Form
Guns R' Us
BB gun and Air Rifle practices Monday night 6:00 p.m.
Dues are $20. Members will practice weekly and have Panhandle Best Competitions starting in January.
For more information contact Bryant and Jamie Quick at 308-760-8703.
Ages 8 & Up
Box Butte Blasters
Ages 11 & up
4-H members will need to complete Hunter Safety class
Informational meeting in Spring 2026
For More Information:
Josh Carr-760-2475
Box Butte County
Hemingford Clover Kids
Meet 4- 5 p.m.
in Multi Purpose Hall Box at Box Butte County Fairgrounds
February 26, 2026
March 12, 2026
April 16, 2026
May 14, 2026
For more infromation on Hemingford Clover Kids:
Tessa Reece, 4-H Extension Educator
or Extension Office 308-762-5616