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4-H is an organization designed to help youth become productive citizens and catalysts for positive change to meet the needs of a diverse and changing society.

Thank you for your interest in Buffalo County 4-H!  

Our program is open to ALL YOUTH, of ALL ABILITIES ages 5 to 18.  Annual enrollment is now open for the 2024-2025 4-H year!  If youth wish to exhibit at the 2025 Buffalo County Fair, they must be enrolled by the June 15 deadline!  Youth and Volunteers need to enroll each year.  To enroll in Buffalo County 4-H, visit 4-H Online and log in with your previous year's credentials, or if you are new, create an account.  The cost of enrollment is $10 per Traditional 4-H youth ages 8-18 (as of January 1 of the current year) and $5 per Clover Kid youth ages 5-7 (as of January 1 of the current year).  To use a debit or credit card, payment must be made in 4-H Online as part of the initial enrollment.  You can also pay at the Extension office by cash or check only.    

Buffalo County Staff Loves 4-H

Clubs

The purpose of a 4-H club is to provide positive youth development opportunities to meet the needs of young people to experience belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity!  While joining a club has many benefits, youth can also join 4-H as an Independent member and work at their own pace.  For more on clubs and how to start your own, visit https://4h.unl.edu/programs-clubs.  If you would like to know more about Buffalo County 4-H Clubs, contact the Buffalo County Extension office at 308-236-1235.

Projects

Projects provide the basis of the 4-H program by offering various educational experiences. Carrying out a project will help the member "learn by doing" as well as learn "why" things happen the way they do.  For more on projects, visit https://4h.unl.edu/projects.  

 

Inspire Others

Help a Fellow 4-Her by Becoming a Mentor

If you are an experienced 4-Her and would love to share your knowledge with someone new to the 4-H program, sign up to be a mentor. Or are you new to 4-H or feeling uncertain about your 4-H knowledge, being paired with an experienced 4-Her will make a difference in your experience. Whether you are the mentor or the mentee, visit https://go.unl.edu/mentor2025  or call the Buffalo County Extension office at 308-236-1235 to sign up for the Mentor/Mentee Program.

Articles by Buffalo County 4-H Staff

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Fun Projects for Spring!

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List of Buffalo County 4-H Clubs
4-H Pledge