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2026 Communications Contest
Entries due April 1st!
The 2026 Communications Contest will be held on April 23, 2026 at 6pm at the First United Methodist Church in Falls City.
There are five different contests that members can compete in, they can enter every contest, but only one entry per contest.
Prepared Speech
Impromptu Speech
Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Illustrated Presentation
Video Communication
There are three age divisions, determined by 4-H age (age as of December 31, 2025):
Clover Kid (5-7 years) *Can only compete in Prepared Speech
Junior (8-10 years)
Intermediate (11-13 years)
Senior (14-18 years)
Five contestants in each age division in prepared speech, illustrated presentation, and PSA categories to advance to the Nebraska 4‑H Premier Communications Event held in Lincoln on June 16-17, 2026. Anyone can enter the impromptu speech or video communication categories at the state contest. To advance to state, entries must include 4‑H as a major component.
For more detailed information about each contest and for entry forms, please See our contest page.
2025-2026 4-H Enrollment is Open!
Enrollment Due June 15th!
- Enroll at 4HOnline.com
- During enrollment on 4HOnline, you will be required to select at least one project but are not required to select all projects you will be participating in for the 2025-2026 4-H year.
- If you are participating in the Shooting Sports or Horse projects, you are required to enroll in those projects online since there are forms that are required to be filled out for those projects.
- Our adult leader volunteers are also required to enroll, if you don't have a current screening, the website will let you know if it's required this year and give instructions on how to complete the required screening.
- Every member enrolled before March 31, 2026 will be entered into our 4-H Shop t-shirt giveaway!
2026 Richardson County 4-H & FFA Junior Fair
July 19 - 25, 2026
2026 Richardson County 4-H & FFA Junior Fair Schedule is now available.
Many dates and times for livestock check in & showing have changed along with some contests, please look over and be aware of these changes.
2026 Richardson County 4-H & FFA Junior Fair Schedule
2026 GroBigRed Virtual Learning Series
Announcing the 2026 GroBigRed Virtual Learning Series!
This webinar series, sponsored by Nebraska Extension and delivered via Zoom, is a great opportunity to join experts from Nebraska Extension to learn and ask questions!
All programs are on the second Wednesday of the month from Noon-1 pm CT.
Topics include vegetable & flower gardens, lawn care, tree management and more!
There is no cost to join. For more information and to register, please visit https://hles.unl.edu/lawn-garden/gro-big-red/
