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4-H 411 Newsletters
January 2026
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
February 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.
- Timercreek
- 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.
- Part of BU Stockraisers
- Johnsonites
- 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)
- JR Riders
- 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.
- Timercreek
- 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.
- Part of BU Stockraisers
- Johnsonites
- 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)
- JR Riders
- 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
March 2026
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.
- TimberCreek
- 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.
- Part of BU Stockraisers
- Johnsonites
- 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).
- JR Riders
- 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:
- Prepared Speech
- Impromptu Speech
- PSA
- Illustrated Presentation
- 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
- 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.
- We added an intermediate division.
- 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
April 2026
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