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Enroll in Pierce County 4-H at https://v2.4honline.com by June 15th!

The 4-H Council voted to have 4-Hers and Clover Kids/Clover Buds pay dues on 4-H Online. Dues will be $5 per 4-H'er/Clover Bud. Please see the linked instructions for details.

Enrollment Instructions can be found at the following.

Looking for a club? Check out the Pierce County Clubs here.

Need help picking projects? Check out the Pick Your Project.

The next ServSafes are scheduled for

September 19, 2023 ServSafe Managers Training in Holt County Extenson Office 128 N. 6th Street, Suite 100 O'Neill, NE  68763

October 10, 2023 ServSafe Food Safety Managers Training in Norfolk at Madison County Extension Office 1305 S. 13th Street, Norfolk, NE  68701

October 11, 2023 ServSafe Food Safety Managers Training in Columbus at Platte County Extension Office 2715 13th Street, Columbus, NE  68601

The 2023 Private Pesticide Applicators Training Date in Pierce County is March 9, at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM.  They will be held in the Pierce County Court House in Extension Office Meeting Room.

If you have any questions please call Pierce County Extension at 402-329-4821.

Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship-Fillable pdf The Nebraska Association of Fair Managers will award a $500 scholarship to one qualifying 4-H male and a $500 scholarship to one qualifying 4-H female who are graduating seniors in the State of Nebraska and who plan to continue with post high school education. The scholarship will be awarded at the annual NAFM convention in January. Due to the Extension Office November 29th, 2022

Are you interested in becoming a Master Gardner?  Information on classes and training are available in this brochure.  Please contact the Madison County Extension office or the Pierce County Extension office for questions.

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