4-H is informal, practical, learn-by-doing educational program for rural and urban youth, ages 9 to 19. To be in 4-H, youth should turn 9 during the calendar year. Clovers Kids is a 4-H program for youth turning the age of 6 during the calendar year through age 8. 4-H is the youth education program for Nebraska Extension.
For more information about joining 4-H in Platte County, please contact the Extension Office.
Clover Kid 4-H Club - Growing Clovers
The "Growing Clovers" is a 4-H club for Clover Kids, open to all youth who turn 6, 7, or 8 during the calendar year and enrolled in 4-H. Growing Clovers meet the first Monday for seven months out of the year.
Growing Clovers Club flyer with meeting dates (2 page .pdf file)
Clover Kids in Platte County have their own opportunity to have their projects interview judged at the Platte County Fair. The Platte County Clover Kid Curriculum Guide reviews the projects and resources available.
YQCA (Youth for Quality Care of Animals)
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth. To exhibit beef, dairy, goats, sheep, swine, poultry, and rabbit at the Platte County Fair or Nebraska State Fair exhibitors must complete a YQCA training in person or online and provide a certificate to the Platte County 4-H Office by May 30, 2025 deadline.
YQCA is open to register for trainings! If you have any questions, please contact Blake Wert at blake.wert@unl.edu or call 402-563-4901.
To create an account and register for a training: https://yqcaprogram.org
Two page step-by-step Instructions (2 page, .pdf)
Registering for an In-Person Training Document (7 page, .pdf file)
Registering for an Online Training Document (8 page, .pdf file)