Join 4-H Today
4-H Online is Closed for Enrollment at this time.
The traditional 4-H Program in Pierce County is open to all youth 8-18 years of age
and our Clover Kid Program* is for youth ages 5-7. Ages for the 2026 year are based
on the 4-Her's age as of December 31, 2025. The main focus of the 4-H Program is
learning by doing. A variety of projects for all interests are offered through 4-H. The
4-H year begins in October and runs through September.
Ann Fenton, Extension Educator, Unit Leader
Brittany Kolterman, 4-H Assistant
Terri Polt, Office Manager
4-H Dates to Remember
Dates to Remember
October 13th - Columbus Day Extension Office Closed
October 19th - 4-H Achievement Day
October 25th - Rocketry Class, 10 AM to Noon at Haskell Ag Lab. Registration deadline is October 17th
Important Dates
Private Pesticide Applicator
Training in Pierce County
Dates coming January 2026
Chemigation Training Dates
Dates coming January 2026
Online trainings are available
More Details and Additional Training Dates Found Here
ServSafe Food Safety Training
Program Overview
8:15 - 8:30 am Registration
Lunch and Snacks provided
Welcome/Overview
Providing Safe Food
The Microworld Contamination, Food Allergies
and Food-Borne Illness
The Safe Food Handler
Hand Washing Activity
Purchasing and Receiving Safe Food
Keeping Food Safe During Storage
Protecting Food in Preparation
Protecting Food in Service
Principles of an HACCP System
Sanity Facility/Pest Management
Sanitation Regulations
Course Review
ServSafe Certification Exam
October 7, 2025 - Columbus
October 8, 2025 - Norfolk
More dates will be coming January 2026
Class Locations
O'Neill - Holt County Extension, 128 N. 6th Street, Suite 100, O'Neill, NE 68763
Norfolk - Madison County Extension Office, 1305 South 13th Street, Norfolk, NE 68701
Columbus - Platte County Extension Office, 2715 13th Street, Columbus, NE 68601
For more information or registration contact Ann Fenton, 402-329-4821, email afenton1@unl.edu
