4-H Newsletters

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (1/05/2026)

• 2026 Air Pistol & Air Rifle Schedule:

Every Sunday, starting January 11, 2026

Sign up for flight practices and competition at: https://go.unl.edu/airshooting2026

*If you need a hunter safety course to participate in our upcoming .22 or shotgun seasons, courses can be found at: https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-s…

• High School Scholarship Opportunities

The Nemaha County 4-H Council Scholarship Application is available. You can pick up a copy in the Extension office or find it online @ https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/nemaha/4-5/4-h-forms/.

• Beginner Crochet Workshop

Want to learn to Crochet? We have a beginner crochet workshop coming up on January 17th, 2026, right here in the courthouse basement! 

Please be sure to register at: https://go.unl.edu/crochet by January 9th so we can be sure we have enough materials.

• Fruit Sales

Coming up on Tuesday, January 27 - Monday, February 16, 2026, the 4-H Fruit delivery day will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026. 

4-H Fruit sale revenue supports 4-H program materials, leader education, camps & clinics. 

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (1/12/2026)

• Beef Weigh-in

January 31st - Auburn Vet Clinic

Weigh-in starts at 9:00 AM and runs to 11:00 AM

• News to Note

New Age Division for shooting sports. Age divisions will not be the same for all 4-H contests & shows. 

Junior: 8-10

Intermediate: 11-13

Senior: 14-18

**This does mean youth 11+ can participate in .22 and shotgun if they have taken the Hunter Safety course. 

• Fruit Sales

Coming up on Tuesday, January 27-Monday, February 16, 2026, the 4-H Fruit Delivery Day will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026

4-H Fruit Sale revenue supports 4-H program materials, leader education, camps & clinics.

• 4-H Project Discovery Kit - Register by Jan. 21st

Kit makes 3 inspirational bracelets. Kit includes most supplies. $5.00 per kit. 

Kits will be available for pickup after January 28th from your local extension office.

Register by QR code, include an email.

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (1/19/2026)

• Fruit Sales

Coming up on Tuesday, January 27-Monday, February 16, 2026, the 4-H Fruit Delivery Day will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026

4-H Fruit Sale revenue supports 4-H program materials, leader education, camps & clinics.

• Beef Weigh-in

January 31st - Auburn Vet Clinic

Weigh-in starts at 9:00 AM and runs to 11:00 AM

• 2026 Air Pistol & Air Rifle Schedule:

Every Sunday, starting January 11, 2026

Competition starts March 1st

Sign up for flight practices and competition at:

https://go.unl.edu/airshooting2026

*If you need a hunter safety course to participate in our upcoming .22 or shotgun seasons, courses can be found at: https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html

• Special Garden Project 2026

The 2026 Special Garden Project will focus on the Alumia Vanilla Cream Marigold. Youth are encouraged to ernoll in the Horticulture/Plant Science through 4-H online. Then youth will need to reach out to the Extension office @ 402-274-4755 to get their seeds ordered.

ORDER DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 27TH, 2026

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (1/27/2026)

• Fruit Sales

Starting today Jan. 27th! - Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The 4-H Fruit Delivery Day will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026. 4-H Fruit Sale revenue supports 4-H program materials, leader education, camps & clinics. 

• Beef Weigh-in

January 31st - Auburn Vet Clinic

Weigh-in starts at 9:00 AM and runs to 11:00 AM

• 2026 Air Pistol & Air Rifle Schedule:

Every Sunday, starting January 11, 2026

Competition starts March 1st

Sign up for flight practices and competition at:

https://go.unl.edu/airshooting2026

*If you need a hunter safety course to participate in our upcoming .22 or shotgun seasons, courses can be found at: https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html

• Special Garden Project 2026

The 2026 Special Garden Project will focus on the Alumia Vanilla Cream Marigold. Youth are encouraged to ernoll in the Horticulture/Plant Science through 4-H online. Then youth will need to reach out to the Extension office @ 402-274-4755 to get their seeds ordered.

ORDER DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 27TH, 2026

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (2/4/2026)

• Fruit Sales

Keep Selling Fruit! Tuesday, February 17, 2026, is the end of our fruit sales. The 4-H Fruit Delivery Day will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026. 4-H Fruit Sale revenue supports 4-H program materials, leader education, camps & clinics. 

• Anyone interested in participating in Shooting Sports - shotgun, please let us know!

You must be 11 years of age and have completed your hunter safety course. 

Practices will start when the weather gets warmer!

*If you need a hunter safety course to participate in our upcoming .22 or shotgun seasons, courses can be found at: https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html

• 4-H & FFA Combined!

This will be our first year to combine 4-H & FFA in our livestock divisions and livestock judging contest for the Nemaha County Fair. 

• Special Garden Project 2026

The 2026 Special Garden Project will focus on the Alumia Vanilla Cream Marigold. Youth are encouraged to ernoll in the Horticulture/Plant Science through 4-H online. Then youth will need to reach out to the Extension office @ 402-274-4755 to get their seeds ordered.

ORDER DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 27TH, 2026

• Special Agronomy Project 2026

The 2026 Special Agronomy Project will focus on POPCORN! To order seed packets, please contact the Extension office @ 402-274-4755 by March 6th.

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (2/9/2026)

• Fruit Sales

This is the last full week to sell fruit! Tuesday, February 17, 2026, is the end of our fruit sales. Thursday, February 19th, is the turn-in date for your fruit orders. The 4-H Fruit Delivery Day will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Add cards for online orders. Must bring payment for every paper order entered.* We have more forms in the office if you need to pick some up!*

4-H Fruit Sale revenue supports 4-H program materials, leader education, camps & clinics. 

• Anyone interested in participating in Shooting Sports - shotgun, please let us know!

You must be 11 years of age and have completed your hunter safety course. 

Practices will start when the weather gets warmer!

*If you need a hunter safety course to participate in our upcoming .22 or shotgun seasons, courses can be found at: https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html

• 4-H & FFA Combined!

This will be our first year to combine 4-H & FFA in our livestock divisions and livestock judging contest for the Nemaha County Fair. 

• Special Garden Project 2026

The 2026 Special Garden Project will focus on the Alumia Vanilla Cream Marigold. Youth are encouraged to ernoll in the Horticulture/Plant Science through 4-H online. Then youth will need to reach out to the Extension office @ 402-274-4755 to get their seeds ordered.

ORDER DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 27TH, 2026

• Special Agronomy Project 2026

The 2026 Special Agronomy Project will focus on POPCORN! To order seed packets, please contact the Extension office @ 402-274-4755 by March 6th.

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (2/17/2026)

• Fruit Sales

Today is the last day to take and enter sales. Enter your sales online if you can, and then bring them in on or before Thursday, February 19th. Must bring payment for every paper order entered. The 4-H Fruit Delivery Day will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026. 4-H Fruit Sale revenue supports 4-H program materials, leader education, camps & clinics. 

• Committe to Unload and Sort Fruit, Saturday, March 7, 8:45 AM.

1. Timercreek
2. Part of BU Stockraisers

• 4-H clubs to come at 8:30 AM to check out the fruit for members until 9:00 AM. All fruit should be picked up by 9:30 AM so we can clean up and be done in a timely manner.

1. Part of BU Stockraisers
2. Johnsonites
3. Shooting Sports Club

• 4-H clubs to come at 8:45 AM to help check out fruit, clean up, and take extra fruit to the courthouse (need pickup or van)

1. JR Riders
2. Peru Bobcats

• Special Garden Project 2026

The 2026 Special Garden Project will focus on the Alumia Vanilla Cream Marigold. Youth are encouraged to ernoll in the Horticulture/Plant Science through 4-H online. Then youth will need to reach out to the Extension office @ 402-274-4755 to get their seeds ordered.

ORDER DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 27TH, 2026

• Special Agronomy Project 2026

The 2026 Special Agronomy Project will focus on POPCORN! To order seed packets, please contact the Extension office @ 402-274-4755 by March 6th.

Still need to take the hunter safety course?

*If you need a hunter safety course to participate in our upcoming .22 or shotgun seasons, courses can be found at: https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (2/24/2026)

• THE NEW FAIR BOOKS ARE IN!

Stop by and pick one up in the Extension Office. The Fair book will also be available online as soon as possible. 

• Special Garden Project 2026

The 2026 Special Garden Project will focus on the Alumia Vanilla Cream Marigold. Youth are encouraged to enroll in the Horticulture/Plant Science through 4-H online. Then youth will need to reach out to the Extension office @ 402-274-4755 to get their seeds ordered.

ORDER DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 27TH, 2026

• Special Agronomy Project 2026

The 2026 Special Agronomy Project will focus on POPCORN! To order seed packets, please contact the Extension office @ 402-274-4755 by March 6th.

• Fruit Sales

Today is the last day to take and enter sales. Enter your sales online if you can, and then bring them in on or before Thursday, February 19th. Must bring payment for every paper order entered. The 4-H Fruit Delivery Day will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026. 4-H Fruit Sale revenue supports 4-H program materials, leader education, camps & clinics. 

• Committee to Unload and Sort Fruit, Saturday, March 7, 8:45 AM.

1. Timercreek
2. Part of BU Stockraisers

• 4-H clubs to come at 8:30 AM to check out the fruit for members until 9:00 AM. All fruit should be picked up by 9:30 AM so we can clean up and be done in a timely manner.

1. Part of BU Stockraisers
2. Johnsonites
3. Shooting Sports Club

• 4-H clubs to come at 8:45 AM to help check out fruit, clean up, and take extra fruit to the courthouse (need pickup or van)

1. JR Riders
2. Peru Bobcats

• 2026 Shotgun Practices and Competition

  2026 Shotgun practices and competition will be held at the Otoe County Wildlife Club outside Nebraska City. Please sign up for practices at this link: go.unl.edu/shotgun2026

   

Still need to take the hunter safety course?

*If you need a hunter safety course to participate in our upcoming .22 or shotgun seasons, courses can be found at: https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (3/2/2026)

• THE NEW FAIR BOOKS ARE IN!

Stop by and pick one up in the Extension Office. The Fair book will also be available online as soon as possible. 

• Special Garden Project 2026

The 2026 Special Garden Project will focus on the Alumia Vanilla Cream Marigold. Youth are encouraged to enroll in the Horticulture/Plant Science through 4-H online. Then youth will need to reach out to the Extension office @ 402-274-4755 to get their seeds ordered.

ORDER DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 27TH, 2026

• Special Agronomy Project 2026

The 2026 Special Agronomy Project will focus on POPCORN! To order seed packets, please contact the Extension office @ 402-274-4755 by March 6th.

We will let you know when seeds are in for pick up, but it will most likely not be until April.

• Fruit Sales

The 4-H Fruit Deliver Day will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

DELIVERY DAY INSTRUCTIONS

Committee to unload and sort fruit, Saturday, March 7, 7:45 A.M.

1. TimberCreek
2. Part of BU Stockraisers

4-H clubs to come at 8:30 A.M. to check out the fruit for members until 9:00 A.M. All fruit should be picked up by 9:30 A.M. so we can clean up and be done in a timely manner.

1. Part of BU Stockraisers
2. Johnsonites
3. Shooting Sports Club

4-H clubs to come at 9:00 A.M. to help check out fruit, clean up, and take extra fruit to the courthouse (need pickup or van).

1. JR Riders
2. Peru Bobcats

BRING A COOLER FOR BUTTER BRAIDS DELIVERY!

• 2026 Shotgun Practices and Competition

  2026 Shotgun practices and competition will be held at the Otoe County Wildlife Club outside Nebraska City. Please sign up for practices at this link: go.unl.edu/shotgun2026

   

Still need to take the hunter safety course?

*If you need a hunter safety course to participate in our upcoming .22 or shotgun seasons, courses can be found at: https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (3/9/2026)

• THE NEW FAIR BOOKS ARE IN!

Stop by and pick one up in the Extension Office. The Fair book will also be available online as soon as possible. 

• BONUS BUCKS

If you have bonus bucks from the 2025 Fruit sale, they must be used by March 31st or you will lose them.

• FRUIT SALES

GOOD WORK, EVERYONE!

Great sales & smooth delivery day!

Extra product will go on sale on Monday, March 16th. If any customer contacts you with issues with their order, please contact the Extension Office @ 402-274-4755.

• 2026 Shotgun Practices and Competition

  2026 Shotgun practices and competition will be held at the Otoe County Wildlife Club outside Nebraska City. Please sign up for practices at this link: go.unl.edu/shotgun2026

   

Still need to take the hunter safety course?

*If you need a hunter safety course to participate in our upcoming .22 or shotgun seasons, courses can be found at: https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (3/16/2026)

• THE NEW FAIR BOOKS ARE IN!

Stop by and pick one up in the Extension Office. The Fair book will also be available online as soon as possible. 

• BONUS BUCKS

If you have bonus bucks from the 2025 Fruit sale, they must be used by March 31st or you will lose them.

• FRUIT SALES

GOOD WORK, EVERYONE!

Great sales & smooth delivery day!

The extra product will go on sale on Monday, March 16th. If any customer contacts you with issues with their order, please contact the Extension Office @ 402-274-4755.

• 2026 Shotgun Practices and Competition

  2026 Shotgun practices and competition will be held at the Otoe County Wildlife Club outside Nebraska City. Please sign up for practices at this link: go.unl.edu/shotgun2026

   

Still need to take the hunter safety course?

*If you need a hunter safety course to participate in our upcoming .22 or shotgun seasons, courses can be found at: https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html

• SPRING FAIRGROUND CLEAN-UP

As spring gently unfolds, it's time to begin our preparations for the upcoming 2026 Nemaha County Fair!

• Date: Tuesday, March 24th
• Time: 6:00 P.M.

Join us for an evening at the fairgrounds! Please bring along rakes, gloves, shovels, leaf blowers, and any other helpful tools.

Let's come together to tidy up the leaves and debris that have accumulated during the blustery winter months.

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (3/23/2026)

• SPRING FAIRGROUND CLEAN-UP

As spring gently unfolds, it's time to begin our preparations for the upcoming 2026 Nemaha County Fair!

• Date: Tuesday, March 24th
• Time: 6:00 P.M.

Join us for an evening at the fairgrounds! Please bring along rakes, gloves, shovels, leaf blowers, and any other helpful tools.

Let's come together to tidy up the leaves and debris that have accumulated during the blustery winter months.

• 2026 SHOTGUN PRACTICE AND COMPETITION

  2026 Shotgun practices and competition will be held at the Otoe County Wildlife Club outside Nebraska City. Please sign up for practices at this link: go.unl.edu/shotgun2026

   

Still need to take the hunter safety course?

*If you need a hunter safety course to participate in our upcoming .22 or shotgun seasons, courses can be found at: https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html

• FRUIT SALES

We have a few extra items from fruit sales that are now at a discounted price. Please check Facebook or call the Extension Office 

• WORKSHOPS

We have 2 coming up in April!! Come join us!

• Popcorn Special AG Project Workshop - April 18th @ 10 AM
• Entomology Workshop - April 19th @ 2 PM

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (3/30/2026)

• 2026 SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST

5 different contests:

1. Prepared Speech
2. Impromptu Speech
3. PSA
4. Illustrated Presentation
5. Video Communication

When: April 23rd at 6:00 P.M. 

Where: First United Methodist Church, 1700 Harlan St., Falls City, NE.

Entries due April 1st - For more information or to register: 

https://go.unl.edu/2026rccommunicationscontest

• BIG CHANGES IN HORSE SHOW

1. Combined show with Richardson County.

• Show Date is August 1st at 9:00 A.M. at the Nemaha County horse arena.
• Rain date: August 22nd.

2. We added an intermediate division.
3. New Awards

Check out the fairbook for more information or call the Extension Office @ 402-274-4755.

• FRUIT SALES

We still have a few butter braids available for $15.00 each: 

2 Cinnamon

3 Strawberry & Cream Cheese

3 Raspberry

• WORKSHOPS

We have 2 coming up in April!! Come join us!

• Popcorn Special AG Project Workshop - April 18th @ 10 AM
• Entomology Workshop - April 19th @ 2 PM

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (4/07/2026)

• UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Don't miss out on signing up for our 2 April workshops, as well as others later on this year. See all workshops & register at go.unl.edu/workshops26

• Popcorn Special AG Project Workshop

»April 18th @ 10AM

• Entomology workshop

»April 19th @ 2PM

• FIRST TIME SHOWING HORSES IN 4-H

Level Testing Requirements for 4-H Horse Shows must be completed by June 15th. Nebraska 4-H requires this for all youth showing horses in 4-H. There are 3 parts to this level testing. Member manuals with information are in the Extension office. Talk to Sheena for more information. 

• YQCA & EARTAGS

If you are showing beef, swine, sheep, goats, rabbits, or poultry, you must complete the YQCA certification by June 15th. We have codes in the office to pay for it. Call or email for a code, then complete when it is convenient.

Eartags for beef & swine are available in the office. Pictures of tags in ears must be sent to Sheena by June 15th. 

• LANDSCAPING ON FAIRGROUNDS

4-H clubs are assigned and responsible for watering and caring for (pulling weeds, etc.) the plants and the area by the west fairground entry. Thank you for helping to beautify the fairgrounds!!

Schedule for landscaping:

• April - Timbercreek
• May - Shooting Sports
• June - Johnsonites
• July - BU Stockraisers
• August - Peru Bobcats
• September - Jr Riders/Independents

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (4/13/2026)

• UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Don't miss out on signing up for this April workshop, as well as others later on this year. See all workshops & register at go.unl.edu/workshops26

• Entomology workshop April 19th @ 2 PM - Today is the last day to sign up!

--This is a great way to learn about a new class that does not get much interest at the fair. 

• YQCA & EARTAGS

If you are showing beef, swine, sheep, goats, rabbits, or poultry, you must complete the YQCA certification by June 15th. We have codes in the office to pay for it. Call or email for a code, then complete when it is convenient. Once done, we need a copy of the finisher certificate. 

Eartags for Beef & Swine are available at the office. Pictures of tags in ears must be sent to Sheena by June 15th. 

• SEEDS ARE READY TO PICK UP

The Special Agronomy project: Popcorn seeds & Special Garden Project: Marigold seeds are ready for pick up in the office. 

• 3D ARCHERY

Our new 3D archery season with Richardson County is coming up soon. 

Practices: 

»April 29th @ 6 PM

»May 6th @ 6 PM

»May 9th @ 9 AM

Competition:

»May 16th @ 9 AM.

Where: Four-Star Shooting Range - 71770 637 Ave, Humboldt, NE.

Let us know if you want to participate. 

• Landscaping on Fairgrounds

4-H clubs are assigned and responsible for watering and caring for (pulling weeds, etc.) the plants and the area by the west fairground entry. Thank you for helping to beautify the fairgrounds!!

Schedule for Landscaping:

»April - Timbercreek

»May - Shooting Sports

»June - Johnsonites

»July - BU Stockraisers

»August - Peru Bobcats

»September - Jr. Riders/Independents

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (4/20/2026)

• UPCOMING CONTESTS

» Music Contest in Richardson County

May 28th at 6:00 PM at First United Methodist Church in Falls City

For more information: go.unl.edu/2026rcmusiccontest

» Horticulture & Wildlife Contest

June 2nd at 4-H building

Register by May 26th.

• SEEDS ARE READY FOR PICKUP

The Special Agronomy project:  Popcorn seeds 

& Special Garden Project: Marigold seeds 

They are ready for pick up in the office

• 3D ARCHERY

Our new 3D archery season with Richardson County is coming up soon. 

Practices:

– April 29th - 6 PM

– May 2nd - 9 AM

– May 6th - 6 PM

– May 9th - 9 AM

Competition:

– May 16th - 9 AM

WHERE: Four-Star Shooting Range (71770 637 Ave, Humboldt, NE)

Let us Know if you want to participate

• YQCA & EARTAGS

If you are showing beef, swine, sheep, goats, rabbits, or poultry, you must complete the YQCA certification by June 15th. We have codes in the office to pay for it. Call or email for a code, then complete when it is convenient. Once done, we need a copy of the finisher certificate. 

Eartags for Beef & Swine are available in the office. Pictures of tags in ears must be sent to Sheena by June 15th.

• LANDSCAPING ON FAIRGROUNDS

4-H clubs are assigned and responsible for watering and caring for (pulling weeds, etc.) the plants and the area by the west fairground entry. Thank you for helping to beautify the fairgrounds!!

Schedule for Landscaping:

»April - Timbercreek

»May - Shooting Sports

»June - Johnsonites

»July - BU Stockraisers

»August - Peru Bobcats

»September - Jr. Riders/Independents

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (4/27/2026)

• UPCOMING CONTESTS

» Music Contest in Richardson County

May 28th at 6:00 PM at First United Methodist Church in Falls City

For more information: go.unl.edu/2026rcmusiccontest

» Horticulture & Wildlife Contest

June 2nd at 4-H building

Register by May 26th.

• SEEDS ARE READY FOR PICKUP

The Special Agronomy project:  Popcorn seeds 

& Special Garden Project: Marigold seeds 

They are ready for pick up in the office

• 3D ARCHERY

Our new 3D archery season with Richardson County is coming up soon. 

Practices:

– April 29th - 6 PM

– May 2nd - 9 AM

– May 6th - 6 PM

– May 9th - 9 AM

Competition:

– May 16th - 9 AM

WHERE: Four-Star Shooting Range (71770 637 Ave, Humboldt, NE)

Let us Know if you want to participate

• YQCA & EARTAGS

If you are showing beef, swine, sheep, goats, rabbits, or poultry, you must complete the YQCA certification by June 15th. We have codes in the office to pay for it. Call or email for a code, then complete when it is convenient. Once done, we need a copy of the finisher certificate. 

Eartags for Beef & Swine are available in the office. Pictures of tags in ears must be sent to Sheena by June 15th.

• LANDSCAPING ON FAIRGROUNDS

4-H clubs are assigned and responsible for watering and caring for (pulling weeds, etc.) the plants and the area by the west fairground entry. Thank you for helping to beautify the fairgrounds!!

Schedule for Landscaping:

»May - Shooting Sports

»June - Johnsonites

»July - BU Stockraisers

»August - Peru Bobcats

»September - Jr. Riders/Independents

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (5/4/2026)

• UPCOMING CONTESTS

» Horticulture & Wildlife Contest

June 2nd at the 4-H building

Register by May 26th. See flyer.

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» Clover Kid Camp

Friday, June 19th at the 4-H Building

9:00 AM -12:00 PM

or

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Let Sheena know if you can help out at one or both sessions.

• SEEDS ARE READY FOR PICKUP

The Special Agronomy project:  Popcorn seeds 

& Special Garden Project: Marigold seeds 

They are ready for pick up in the office

• 3D ARCHERY

Our new 3D archery season with Richardson County is coming up soon. 

Practices:

– May 6th - 6 PM

– May 9th - 9 AM

– May 13th - 9 AM

Competition:

– May 16th - 9 AM

WHERE: Four-Star Shooting Range (71770 637 Ave, Humboldt, NE)

Let us Know if you want to participate

• YQCA & EARTAGS

If you are showing beef, swine, sheep, goats, rabbits, or poultry, you must complete the YQCA certification by June 15th. We have codes in the office to pay for it. Call or email for a code, then complete when it is convenient. Once done, we need a copy of the finisher certificate. 

Eartags for Beef & Swine are available in the office. Pictures of tags in ears must be sent to Sheena by June 15th.

• LANDSCAPING ON FAIRGROUNDS

4-H clubs are assigned and responsible for watering and caring for (pulling weeds, etc.) the plants and the area by the west fairground entry. Thank you for helping to beautify the fairgrounds!!

Schedule for Landscaping:

»June - Johnsonites

»July - BU Stockraisers

»August - Peru Bobcats

»September - Jr. Riders/Independents

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (5/11/2026)

• UPCOMING CONTESTS

» Horticulture & Wildlife Contest

June 2nd at the 4-H building

Register by May 26th. See flyer.

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» Clover Kid Camp

Friday, June 19th at the 4-H Building

9:00 AM -12:00 PM

or

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Let Sheena know if you can help out at one or both sessions.

• SEEDS ARE READY FOR PICKUP

Don't forget to pick up your seeds!

• 3D ARCHERY

Our new 3D archery season with Richardson County is coming up soon. 

Practices:

– May 13th - 9 AM

Competition:

– May 16th - 9 AM

WHERE: Four-Star Shooting Range (71770 637 Ave, Humboldt, NE)

Let us Know if you want to participate

• YQCA & EARTAGS

If you are showing beef, swine, sheep, goats, rabbits, or poultry, you must complete the YQCA certification by June 15th. We have codes in the office to pay for it. Call or email for a code, then complete when it is convenient. Once done, we need a copy of the finisher certificate. 

Eartags for Beef & Swine are available in the office. Pictures of tags in ears must be sent to Sheena by June 15th.

• Wooden Block Family Workshop

This is a heritage project making a replica of your family out of wooden blocks.

May 23rd at 10-11:00 AM

at the 4-H building. Cost is $20.00.

Register & pay by May 16th.

Register at: https://go.unl.edu/workshops26

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (5/18/2026)

• UPCOMING CONTESTS

» Horticulture & Wildlife Contest

June 2nd at the 4-H building

Register by May 26th. See flyer.

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• Clover Kid Camp

Friday, June 19th at the 4-H Building

9:00 AM -12:00 PM

or

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Let Sheena know if you can help out at one or both sessions.

• SEEDS ARE READY FOR PICKUP

Don't forget to pick up your seeds!

• .22 Pistol & Rifle

Practices:

– May 31st

– June 2nd

– June 7th

– June 15th

– June 16th

Competition:

– June 28th at 2PM

WHERE: Perry's: 62915 637 Ave, Auburn

∗ Add .22 project on 4-H online, and hunter safety card must be turned in. 

Bring guns, ammo, water

• YQCA & EARTAGS

If you are showing beef, swine, sheep, goats, rabbits, or poultry, you must complete the YQCA certification by June 15th. We have codes in the office to pay for it. Call or email for a code, then complete when it is convenient. Once done, we need a copy of the finisher certificate. 

Eartags for Beef & Swine are available in the office. Pictures of tags in ears must be sent to Sheena by June 15th.

• Photography Workshop

Come learn a bit more about photography to make great pictures to bring to the fair!

June 6th at 9:30-11:00 AM

at the Humboldt Cancer Garden. Cost is $20.00.

Register & pay by May 30th.

Register at: https://go.unl.edu/workshops26

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (5/25/2026)

• UPCOMING CONTESTS

» Horticulture & Wildlife Contest

June 2nd at the 4-H building

Register by May 26th. See flyer.

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• Clover Kid Camp

Friday, June 19th at the 4-H Building

9:00 AM -12:00 PM

or

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Let Sheena know if you can help out at one or both sessions.

• Horse Practices

The Jr. Riders 4-H Club is hosting horse practices every Tuesday in June and July. All horse families are invited to participate to sharpen their skills before the fair.

• .22 Pistol & Rifle

Practices:

– May 31st

– June 2nd

– June 7th

– June 15th

– June 16th

Competition:

– June 28th at 2PM

WHERE: Perry's: 62915 637 Ave, Auburn

∗ Add .22 project on 4-H online, and hunter safety card must be turned in. 

Bring guns, ammo, water

• YQCA & EARTAGS

If you are showing beef, swine, sheep, goats, rabbits, or poultry, you must complete the YQCA certification by June 15th. We have codes in the office to pay for it. Call or email for a code, then complete when it is convenient. Once done, we need a copy of the finisher certificate. 

Eartags for Beef & Swine are available in the office. Pictures of tags in ears must be sent to Sheena by June 15th.

• Photography Workshop

Come learn a bit more about photography to make great pictures to bring to the fair!

June 6th at 9:30-11:00 AM

at the Humboldt Cancer Garden. Cost is $20.00.

Register & pay by May 30th.

Register at: https://go.unl.edu/workshops26

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (6/1/2026)

• Reminder of Changes in 2026

»4-H & FFA will combine shows in the fair. There will be no distinction between animals/exhibitors. Youth can wear either shirt in 2026 only. 

» The horse show is combined with Richardson Co & will take place on Saturday, August 1st. Horses will be required to return to be housed during the fair.

»Horticulture entry will be on Friday, August 7th, along with the other static entry.

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• Clover Kid Camp

Friday, June 19th at the 4-H Building

9:00 AM -12:00 PM

or

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Let Sheena know if you can help out at one or both sessions.

• Horse Practices

The Jr. Riders 4-H Club is hosting horse practices every Tuesday in June and July. All horse families are invited to participate to sharpen their skills before the fair.

• .22 Pistol & Rifle

Practices:

– May 31st

– June 2nd

– June 7th

– June 15th

– June 16th

Competition:

– June 28th at 2PM

WHERE: Perry's: 62915 637 Ave, Auburn

∗ Add .22 project on 4-H online, and hunter safety card must be turned in. 

Bring guns, ammo, water

• YQCA & EARTAGS

If you are showing beef, swine, sheep, goats, rabbits, or poultry, you must complete the YQCA certification by June 15th. We have codes in the office to pay for it. Call or email for a code, then complete when it is convenient. Once done, we need a copy of the finisher certificate. 

Eartags for Beef & Swine are available in the office. Pictures of tags in ears must be sent to Sheena by June 15th.

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (6/8/2026)

• Do you have a cat, dog, or small pet? Did you know you can show them in 4-H?

Cat & Companion Animal entry is also due by June 15th.

Stop in or check our website for more info. Companion animal show is July 14th at 6:00 PM at the 4-H building.

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• Horse Practices

The Jr. Riders 4-H Club is hosting horse practices every Tuesday in June and July. All horse families are invited to participate to sharpen their skills before the fair.

• .22 Pistol & Rifle

Practices:

– May 31st

– June 2nd

– June 7th

– June 15th

– June 16th

Competition:

– June 28th at 2PM

WHERE: Perry's: 62915 637 Ave, Auburn

∗ Add .22 project on 4-H online, and hunter safety card must be turned in. 

Bring guns, ammo, water

• YQCA & EARTAGS

If you are showing beef, swine, sheep, goats, rabbits, or poultry, you must complete the YQCA certification by June 15th. We have codes in the office to pay for it. Call or email for a code, then complete when it is convenient. Once done, we need a copy of the finisher certificate. 

Eartags for Beef & Swine are available in the office. Pictures of tags in ears must be sent to Sheena by June 15th.

• Want to show an animal at the state fair?

Animal nominations must be done at showstockmgr.com by June 15th for beef, swine, sheep, and goats.

Classes are then chosen by August 10th. Poultry & Rabbits only choose classes by August 10th.

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (6/15/2026)

• Thanks, everyone, for getting your enrollment, paperwork, eartag pics, YQCA, etc. turned in! If you have not done so yet, you have until midnight to email info to nemaha-county@unl.edu or Lisa, or my email if you have it. 
• Remember, Static entries are due the last Friday of July. Mid-July, we will open up signups for statis judging, watch the 411 for this!

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• Horse Practices

The Jr. Riders 4-H Club is hosting horse practices every Tuesday in June and July @ 6:00 PM. All horse families are invited to participate to sharpen their skills before the fair.

• .22 Pistol & Rifle

Practices:

– June 16th

Competition:

– June 28th at 2 PM

WHERE: Perry's: 62915 637 Ave, Auburn

∗ Add .22 project on 4-H online, and the hunter safety card must be turned in. 

Bring guns, ammo, and water

• Food Revue

Wednesday, July 8th, 6:00 PM. Register by calling by July 1st. Pick a theme and let us know what food you want to make when you register.

• Archery

Archery is coming up with practices July 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, and Aug 1st. Wednesday practices 6-8 PM and Saturday's 9-11AM at the old track next to El Portal at the APS admin building. 

Competition: August 8th at the fairgrounds. 

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (6/22/2026)

• Mastering the Ring

  Showmanship clinic Monday, June 29th, covering daily care, showmanship techniques, and go-to products at the Fairgrounds. 

  Meal provided by Becks Seed. Please register at https://go.unl.edu/gx7i

  Sheep & Goats: 7:00 PM

  Beef: 7:30 PM

  Swine: 8:00 PM

  Kids 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

• Archery

Archery is coming up with practices July 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, and August 1st. 

Wednesday practices 6:00 - 8:00 PM & Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 AM.

At the old track next to El Portal at the APS admin building. 

Competition: August 8th at the Fairgrounds.

• Camp sites at the Fairgrounds

There are still a few camper sites available during the fair. You must call Randall Simon @ 402-274-8956 and pay the Ag Society by July 16th. 

This is a firm date that will be enforced this year. (FYI: we are only the messenger. Please talk to Randall for reservations, questions, or payment.)

• Food Revue

Wednesday, July 8th, 6:00 PM.

Register by calling the Extension office by July 1st. 

Pick a theme and let us know what food you want to make when you register. 

Look at flyer for more details. 

• Horse Practice

Don't forget horse practice every Tuesday in June and July at 6:00 PM. 

All horse families are invited.

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (6/28/2026)

• Food Revue

Wednesday, July 8th, 6:00 PM.

Register by calling the Extension office by July 1st. 

Pick a theme and let us know what food you want to make when you register. 

Look at flyer for more details. 

• Camp sites at the Fairgrounds

There are still a few camper sites available during the fair. You must call Randall Simon @ 402-274-8956 and pay the Ag Society by July 16th. 

This is a firm date that will be enforced this year. (FYI: we are only the messenger. Please talk to Randall for reservations, questions, or payment.)

• Archery

Archery is coming up with practices on July 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, and August 1st. 

Wednesday practices 6:00 - 8:00 PM & Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 AM.

At the old track next to El Portal at the APS admin building. 

Competition: August 8th at the Fairgrounds.

• Help Needed

We need a couple of volunteers to help during our static entry night on Friday, August 7th, from 2:30 - 8 or 9:00 PM.

No experience or special skills needed, just those willing to help. Ask for more details.  

• Horse Practice

Don't forget horse practice every Tuesday in June and July at 6:00 PM. 

All horse families are invited.

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (7/6/2026)

• Static Entries

This year, all static entries need to be turned in by July 31st. You will not be able to bring entries to the fair without letting us know by the 31st. 

Starting July 20th, you can let us know what time you can start your static interviews on August 7th. Get your entries in early and sign up for interviews. 

• 4-H t-shirts

Get your shirts before the fair. This year ONLY you can wear an official 4-H or FFA shirt to show animals. 

• Archery

Archery is coming up with practices on July 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, and August 1st. 

Wednesday practices 6:00 - 8:00 PM & Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 AM.

At the old track next to El Portal at the APS admin building. 

Competition: August 8th at the Fairgrounds.

• Premium Sale & Static Auction Donors

If you are planning on participating in the Livestock Premium Sale or the Static Support Auction at the fair, please be looking for donors. 

Ask your friends, family, neighbors, businesses you frequent, etc if they will come support you in the auction. 

• Help Needed

We need a couple of volunteers to help during our static entry night on Friday, August 7th, from 2:30 - 8 or 9:00 PM.

No experience or special skills needed, just those willing to help. Ask for more details.  

• Horse Practice

Don't forget horse practice every Tuesday in June and July at 6:00 PM. 

All horse families are invited.

4-H 411 Weekly Highlights (7/13/2026)

• Static Entries

This year, all static entries need to be turned in by July 31st. You will not be able to bring entries to the fair without letting us know by the 31st. 

Starting July 20th, you can let us know what time you can start your static interviews on August 7th. Get your entries in early and sign up for interviews. 

• 4-H t-shirts

Get your shirts before the fair. This year ONLY you can wear an official 4-H or FFA shirt to show animals. 

• Archery

Archery is coming up with practices on July 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, and August 1st. 

Wednesday practices 6:00 - 8:00 PM & Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 AM.

At the old track next to El Portal at the APS admin building. 

Competition: August 8th at the Fairgrounds.

• Premium Sale & Static Auction Donors

If you are planning on participating in the Livestock Premium Sale or the Static Support Auction at the fair, please be looking for donors. 

Ask your friends, family, neighbors, businesses you frequent, etc if they will come support you in the auction. 

• Help Needed

We need a couple of volunteers to help during our static entry night on Friday, August 7th, from 2:30 - 8 or 9:00 PM.

No experience or special skills needed, just those willing to help. Ask for more details.  

• ATV Contest

Based on equipment availability, we will be using a side-by-side or UTV for the contest this year. Youth will still need to wear the same safety gear.