4-H Enrollment
Step by Step Enrollment instructions
New Member Enrollment Instructions (pdf)
Returning Member Enrollment Instructions (pdf)
Fairbook
Entry Forms
Fair Entry Form This is for Style Revue and Static Entries
Small Animal Entry Form This is for Poultry, Market Rabbits, Dogs, and Companion Animals. Companion Animals include Pet Rabbits, Cats, Ferrets, Reptiles, Birds and Fish. Please Note Vaccination Forms from a Veterinarian are required for Dog, Cat & Ferret.
Livestock Entry Form This is for all Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Dairy, and Other Large Animal Pets (ID's are also needed, see below for the individual animal ID forms)
Horse Entry Form and ID Form is also needed
YQCA is designed as an annual education and certification program focused on food safety, animal well-being and character awareness for youth ages 8 to 21 producing and/or showing pigs, beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goats, rabbits, and poultry. The program has been designed by extension specialists and national livestock program managers to ensure it is accurate, current and relevant to the needs of the animal industry and shows and is appropriate for youth.
YQCA must be completed and certificates submitted to the extension office by June 15.
4-H Animal Projects
Animal ID's: Due to the Extension Office on July 1.
Horse ID Form (pdf)
Market Beef ID Form (pdf)
Breeding Beef ID Form (pdf)
Stocker Feeder Beef ID form (pdf)
Bucket Calf ID form (pdf)
Market Swine ID form (pdf)
Market Lamb ID form (pdf)
Breeding Sheep ID form (pdf)
Dairy Goat ID form (pdf)
Meat Goat ID form (pdf)
Dairy Cattle ID form (pdf)
Scrapie Tag:
4-H Projects
Project books can be borrowed from the Central Sandhills Extension office, please call ahead to make sure we have it in stocks. Project books can also be ordered form UNL Marketplace or Shop 4-H.
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 will focus on the Alumia Vanilla Cream Marigold. This marigold produces creamy, yellow flowers on compact plants. This variety not only has a unique color, but it also has a very long bloom time. More information HERE! Seeds can be ordered through the Central Sandhills Extension Office.
Certificates of Vaccination Forms:
These are REQUIRED by the day of the show and if not provided the animal(s) can not be shown.
For Goats and Sheep Scrapie Tags are Required
Scrapie Tags/Flock ID - Call 866-USDA-TAG
Volunteer Information
Volunteer Screening Link: 4-H Online Enrollment
2024-2025 New and Returning Volunteer Enrollment and Screening Instructions.pdf
Access the 4-H Volunteer Orientation here: volunteer-orientation.
Counties can verify when volunteers complete the orientation.
Speech Contest Links
2025 Communications and Expressive art Rules and Guidelines
2025 Performance Arts Entry Form
Extra Resources
State Public Speaking Contest Information
4-H Guide To Making Great Speeches
The Four P's of Planning A Presentation
Presentation Planning Worksheet
Nebraska 4-H Program and Show Resources
Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Rules 4H421
State Fair Livestock Identification & Nomination
Achievement Awards Application
Nebraska 4-H recognizes and awards individuals and groups for outstanding achievements and contributions to their community, club, and their own personal development. Recognition and awards are available throughout all levels and programs of 4-H.
The opportunities listed below are general and not specific for any particular project or project area. However, additional awards and recognition are available for youth who wish to participate in competitive events, shows, and contests which may be related to specific 4-H projects or project areas.
Awards and recognition listed on this page are specifically for youth participants. However, additional volunteer awards and recognition are also available for adult volunteers, club leaders, and project leaders.
4-H Achievement Awards information and online application
Diamond Clover
4-H Policy & Procedures Handbook