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Merrick County Youth and Agriculture Education Center

The Merrick County 4-H Building

The 4-H Building was finished in 2016 and opened in January 2017. The building consists of a 150' x 250' heated arena, 70' x 120' "education" room, 29' x 47' conference room, and a commercial size kitchen. Each room may be rented individually or together. 

Rental Rates

Building Policies

Building Reservation System

Calendar - If the word "pending" is in front of the name, this means we are awaiting contract and payment

Family Membership application - (please return to the Merrick County Extension Office or email merrickbuilding1784@gmail.com)

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Thank you for being a GREAT supporter of Merrick County 4-H.  In 2025, we had 259 members and

33 volunteers enrolled to “Grow 4-H”!  We are well on our way to exceeding that number in 2026. It is exciting to be a part of making 4-H a year-round program that teaches life skills and helps youth become confident, caring, and contributing citizens of good character. 

The donation process continues to be streamlined for 2026, especially for those of you who choose to give in multiple ways. The three (3) ways you may donate to 4-H include:

• Pancake Feed on Thursday, March 19
• Placing a Premium Ad in the Fairbook by March 13
• Sponsoring a 2026 County Award by April 1
• DONATE HERE

A fourth way you can contribute is through GO BIG GIVE in May. Watch for details on this closer to May and think about whom you would like to honor with your donation or give a memorial.

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