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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 2027 year are based
on the 4-Her's age as of December 31, 2026. 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, 2027
Ann Fenton, Extension Educator, Unit Leader
Hailey Meis, Extension Educator, Rural Prosperity Nebraska
Breanna Johnson, 4-H Assistant
Terri Polt, Office Manager
4-H Dates to Remember
October
October 4-10-National 4-H Week
October 12-Columbus Day Office Closed
October 25-Achievement Day
Important Dates
Private Pesticide Applicator
Training in Pierce County
Dates for 2027 coming soon.
Chemigation Training Dates
Watch for 2027 dates.
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
Watch for 2027 dates
Food Handlers
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
