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4-H Online is open for 2025 Enrollment!
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 2025 year are based
on the 4-Her's age as of December 31, 2024. 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
State Fair
Static exhibits going to State Fair need to be brought into the Extension Office by 7 P.M. on August 19th. If you have a large item, please contact the office.Flowers or Vegetables please tell us ahead of time the information so we can make an entry tag for it. Any questions, please call the Extension Office at (402) 329-4821.
Nebraska State Fair - August 22nd - September 1st.
4-H Day at the Nebraska State Fair - Sunday, August 24th
A special celebration will take place from 1-3 pm CT in the Pump & Pantry Pit (north of the Horse Barns) to celebrate the impact of the Nebraska Extension 4-H Youth Development Program. Enjoy delicious UNL Dairy Store ice cream, "Showcase Your Fair Face" at the 4-H photo booth. At 2:30 pm, they will be honoring amazing 4-H volunteers who make the 4-H program happen.
Norfolk Beef Expo Entries Due - September 2nd
76th Annual Norfolk Beef Expo - September 7th
The Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover Program applications are due to Club Leaders on the date set by them. They will evaluate the applications and submit them to the Extension Office on or before 4 pm, September 22nd.
Aksarben Stock Show - September 25th - 28th
Pierce County Achievement Day - October 19th
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
