If you have questions on any of the programs and events, please contact the Extension Office.
Knox County Upcoming Workshops:
Livestock Shows
- 2021 Midwest Jackpot - May 21, 2021
- Beef-A-Rama and Swine-A-Rama - May 29, 2021
- Goat-A-Rama and Sheep-A-Rama - May 30, 2021
- Hustler Progress Show - June 13, 2021
- Keith County Beef Progress Show - June 19, 2021
Livestock Clinics & Judging Contests:
- Great Plains Livestock Judging Circuit Contest - May 15, 2021
- Hayes County 4-H & FFA Livestock Judging Contest - May 17, 2021
- South Central Livestock Judging Clinic & Contest - June 3, 2021
- 35th Annual Papio Valley 4-H Livestock Show - June 26, 2021
Horse:
- Giddy Up Gang Open Horse Show - June 12, 2021
- 4-H Invitational Horse Show - June 19, 2021
- Silver Spurs 4-H Horse Show - June 26, 2021
- Equine Webinar Series is a great way for 4-H leaders, parents and senior aged youth to gain knowledge in various equine-related topic areas. Each month, a new topic will be covered with various experts joining to share their experience and expertise.
- 4-H District Horse Shows
- State 4-H Horse Expo will be held July 10-14, 2021 at the Fonner Park in Grand Island. the Expo includes the state horse show, hippology contest, and horse judging contest as well as additional activities.
Small Animals:
- Frontier County Small Animal Workshop - May 22, 2021
- Spring Fling Fun Dog Show - June 5, 2021
- Platte Valley 4 Paws Open Dog Show - June 26, 2021
- Cat Club is a self-paced learning opportunity offering information about caring for and showing cats. The Cat Club is open to all youth regardless of age, as well as adults and volunteers looking to learn more about cats and the 4-H cat project. The monthly lessons will be made accessible online on the 5th of each month from September through May.
- Annual Achievement Application
- Diamond Clover Program
- Nebraska 4-H Club of Excellence
- Citizenship Washington Focus
- Governor's Agricultural Excellence Award (must be submitted by March 1, 2020) The purpose of the Nebraska 4-H Foundation’s Governor’s Ag Excellence Awards, sponsored by the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA), is to recognize 4-H clubs for the work of the individuals in the club and the community service work of the entire club. Recognition is in the form of $500 checks issued to the club’s treasury to be used as described in the award application completed by the club.
Next Chapter Nebraska Event - a college-readiness program delivered through the Nebraska 4-H Program that helps 8th grade students prepare for and succeed in college by providing the skills students need to reach their academic goals.