Thank you for your interest in Buffalo County 4-H!
4-H is open to ALL YOUTH, of ALL ABILITIES ages 5 to 18. Youth can join 4-H any time of the year. However, to enter exhibits at the Buffalo County Fair, the deadline to enroll is June 15 of each year.
The enrollment process is done online and Youth and Volunteers need to enroll each year. Please see the links below to help guide your way. If you have any questions, please call the Buffalo County Extension Office, 308-236-1235.
Summer is here! Need ideas to help your family make the most of these summer days? Check out the following tips and resources for making this summer fun, healthy, and active! Visit food.unl.edu for healthy tips and recipes for the whole family!
Food Preservation - Need tips on successful water bath canning? The Preserve it Fresh and Preserve it Safe Newsletter will guide you step by step! Check out our canning, freezing, and drying resources for preserving food safely at home at https://food.unl.edu/food-preservation.
Stay up to date on what's happening with Buffalo County 4-H. Information on this page is continually being updated.
The 4-H program offers a lot of different awards to give youth and adults the incentive to keep "Making the Best, Better." The 4-H application is an organized presentation of what has been learned and accomplished in 4-H. Filling out an achievement application does take some work but when accurately and carefully assembled, it is a useful tool for determining progress and personal growth throughout the 4-H'ers career, and will serve as a resource when applying for college scholarships and creating your resume.
Achievement Application and Diamond Clover Applications are due November 1 at the Buffalo County Extension Office.
Enjoy articles from our local Horticulturist, Elizabeth Exstrom.
New - Did you know there are 50 different species of mosquitos in Nebraska? Read Elizabeth's latest article on how to manage these disease carriers.
Neighbor - to - Neighbor uses a grassroots approach, using community gatherings to help rural communities learn about mental wellness, building community unity, and encourage conversations to reduce the stigma of mental health.
Staying Connected During Tough Times - We hope you reach out if you are feeling stressed.
Rural Response Hotline 800-464-0258 M-F, 8-5National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Crisis Text Line
800-273-8255
text GO to 741741
Lincoln, Neb. — A unique corn display has attracted attention this summer at the Hastings City Library's new outdoor learning greenspace, located at the corner of North Denver Avenue and West Third Street. The planting features the “Three Sisters”—a combination of sacred corn from the Nebraska Ponca, winter squash, and pole beans—showcasing traditional indigenous agricultural practices while fostering community engagement.