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Join 4-H Today

 

4-H Online is Open 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.

ALL Youth must be enrolled by June 15, 2026

Learn More

Local Experts

Ann Fenton, Extension Educator, Unit Leader

afenton1@unl.edu

Hailey Meis, Extension Educator, Rural Prosperity Nebraska

hwalmsley2@unl.edu

Brittany Kolterman, 4-H Assistant 

bkolterman2@unl.edu

Terri Polt, Office Manager

tpolt2@unl.edu
 

4-H Dates to Remember

Dates to Remember

May 25: Memorial Day Office Closed

June Dates
June 1:  State Horse Show Entries DUE
June 1:  State Horse Show Horse Level Testing Must be Completed
June 1:  State Horse Show Horse ID's Due
June 1: Pierce County YQCA
 June 3: Pitzer 4-H Horse Judging Clinic & Contest
June 3-5:  Winners Unlimited Camp (Reg. DUE May 18)
June 4:  AG 360: Exploring Hawaii, Alaska, and Nebraska in VR (Reg. DUE May 26)
June 5: Baking Healthy and Creative Snacks (Reg. DUE May 29)
June 6: 4-H Small Animal Progress Show
June 7: Hustler Progress Show
June 8:  Let's Paint by Run-A-Ways (Reg. DUE June 1)
June 9:  4-H Council Meeting 8:00 PM
June 9:  Fabric All Natural Dye Workshop (Reg. DUE June 1)
June 9-23: Online Horticulture Contest
June 11:  Sewing Pillow using the dye fabric Workshop (Reg. DUE June 1)
June 11-13: 11-13: Fort Robinson 4-H Horse Camp (Reg. DUE May 8)
June 13:  Cuming County Cream of the Crop Dairy Show
June 15:  4-H Enrollments DUE
June 15:  YQCA Must Be Complete
June 15:  County Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, Swine, and Rabbit ID’s DUE
June 15:  DNA Collection Envelopes DUE to the Extension Office for Beef, Meat Goats, Sheep, and Swine
June 15:  State Fair Online Nominations and Fees DUE for Beef, Meat Goats, Sheep, and Swine
June 15: Livestock Achievement Program Applications DUE
June 15:  Quilt Workshop (Reg. DUE June 8)
June 17-18:  Rocketry Workshop (Reg. DUE June 10)
June 17-19: Heartland Triple Crown Livestock Judging Series
June 19:  Office Closed in Observance of Juneteenth
June 20:  Arlington Progress Show (Early Reg. DUE June 15)
June 21:  Red Willow County Progress Show (Early Reg. DUE June 12)
June 22:  Quilt Workshop (Reg. DUE June 8)
June 23:  Disaster Kit Workshop (Reg. DUE June 16)
June 26:  Clover Bud Workshop (Reg. DUE June 16)

July Dates
July 1:  Pierce County Fair Entries Due
July 9:  4-H Council Meeting 7:30 PM
July 17:  Pierce County Clothing Day
July 20:  Pierce County Fair Clean Up
July 22-26:  Pierce County Fair

 

 

Important Dates

Private Pesticide Applicator
 Training in Pierce County

February 19 Pierce County Court House Extension Meeting Room 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm

Other area training opportunities

January 20 Antelope County Courthouse Basement Meeting Room 1:00 pm &6:00 pm
January 27 Randolph City Auditorium 1:00 pm
January 29 Stanton County Fairgrounds Community Building 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm
January 29 Bloomfield Community Center 1:00 pm
February 24 Hartington City Auditorium 9:00 am
February 26 Madison County Extension Office 1:30 pm
March 5 Antelope County Courthouse Basement Meeting Room 1:30 pm
March 26 Madison County Extension Office 1:30 pm
March 31 Lied Lincoln Township Library, Wausa 6:00 pm
April 9 Madison County Extension Office 1:30 pm

 

 

More Dates and Locations

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Chemigation Training Dates

January 27 Madison County Extension Office 1:30 pm
February 26 Madison County Extension Office 9:00 am
March 26 Madison County Extension Office 9:00 am

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

Food Managers

January 26, 2026 in Norfolk

January 27, 2026 in Columbus

April 13, 2026 in Norfolk

June 8, 2026 in Norfolk

September 14, 2026 in Norfolk

September 15, 2026 in Columbus 

Food Handlers

January 26, 2026 in Norfolk

January 27, 2026 in Columbus 

June 8, 2026 in Norfolk 

 

Class Locations

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

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