Local News & Interests
Office Closed
In Observance of Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, the Richardson County Extension Office will be closed on Monday, May 26th. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, May 27th.
2025 Communications Contest Results
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the annual 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held at the First United Methodist Church in Falls City. Fourteen speeches, four public service announcements, and two illustrated presentations were presented to judge Allison Johnson.
All awards were donated by the Richardson County 2025 Booster Group.
2025 4-H Fair T-Shirts
Orders Due by May 28
In 2025, each enrolled youth will receive one free shirt donated by Channel Seeds. This shirt will be required to be worn for the Shooting Sports Contest, at some fair contests, for all livestock shows, and for the Livestock Support Auction. This shirt is available for ALL enrolled youth, not just those competing in fair. Extra shirts are available for purchase if needed/wanted.
In order to receive the shirts on time, please fill out the form at this link by May 28: go.unl.edu/2025fair shirt.
Richardson County 4-H Online Fair Entries Now Available
Online fair entries are now open and ready for 4-H members to enter exhibits for the 2025 Richardson County 4-H & FFA Junior Fair. Visit richardson.fairwire.com to enter.
ENTRY DEADLINES:
- June 1 - Shooting Sports Contest Entries
- June 15 - Livestock Exhibit Entries, Contest Entries, and Fashion Show Entries
- July 15 - Static Exhibit Entries
Reminder, the deadline to enroll in 4-H and to be eligible to participate in the 2025 Junior fair is June 15!
2025 Fairbooks Ready for Pickup
2025 Fairbooks are ready for pickup in the Extension Office! Leaders can pick up the fairbooks for each club and can distribute to club members. The fairbook is also available online.
2025 4-H Enrollment Now Open
It's time! Enrollment/re-enrollment for the 2024-2025 4-H Year is now open!
Remember to enroll early to be included on all 4-H correspondence so you never miss an opportunity or deadline!
To enroll: visit https://v2.4honline.com. If you are a returning member your email and password will still be valid from last year. If you have forgotten your password, we can help reset it; let us know if you need assistance.
Not in 4-H, but interested? Learn how to Join 4-H in Richardson County!
