4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership
with caring adults. 4-H is education for life that uses a learn-by-doing approach.
Active in all 93 counties and at 4h.unl.edu
78th annual Platte County Fair is July 11-15, 2018
New for 2018: State Fair and/or AKSARBEN exhibitors will be responsible for submitting their animal information into the AKSARBEN livestock database online prior to a nomination deadline as well as making payment for the DNA process online.
DNA Envelope and Online Nomination Deadlines - updated March 2, 2018
This section was last updated on May 21, 2018.
4-H Poultry Clinic at West Point - May 21, 2018
Midwest Jackpot - 2018 Swine Jackpot Show - May 25, 2018
Boone County Beef-A-Rama, Swine-A-Rama, Goat-A-Rama and Sheep-A-Rama - May 26, and 27, 2018
All youth aged 14 and 15 and working on a farm or ranch other than their own MUST be certified through a Hazardous Occupations Course. 2018 Tractor Safety Flyer and registration form
For 2018 the Clover Kid Club is open to all youth who turn 6, 7 or 8 during the calendar year and enrolled in 4-H. Clover Kids in Platte County have their own opportunity to have their projects interview judged at the Platte County Fair.
Cooperation between schools and Nebraska Extension has existed for 40 year in Platte County, complementing the educational goals of both organizations. The materials used in 4-H are based on research and produced by specialists from the University of Nebraska, National 4-H Council and various universities and organizations throughout the United States. 4-H School Enrichment resources include teacher guides, student manuals, multi-media tools, teaching kits and staff presentations.