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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
Ann Fenton, Extension Educator, Unit Leader
Hailey Meis, Extension Educator, Rural Prosperity Nebraska
Brittany Kolterman, 4-H Assistant
Terri Polt, Office Manager
4-H Dates to Remember
Dates to Remember
July Dates
July 1: Pierce County Fair Entries Due
July 1: Cat, Dog, or Ferret proof of current vaccinations are due in our office.
July 1: YQCA Certificates are due in our office.
July 1: Style Revue Entry Form with Narration and (fabric swatches for Steam Clothing exhibits), Style Revue Time Sheet are due in our office.
July 1: Food Revue Menu due in our office.
July 1: Small Animal Vaccinations Records Due.
July 9: Conflict Letter Due at the Pierce County Extension Office.
July 9: 4-H Council Meeting 7:30 PM
July 10: Best Buy for Your Buck Notebook due at the Office.
July 15: Last Day to take Horse Level tests at the Pierce County Extension Office.
July 17: Pierce County Clothing Day 9 am to 2 pm
July 20: Pierce County Fair Clean Up
July 22: Vegetable, Floral, and Swine Entry Forms due when you come to the fair.
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
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
