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We believe in all young people’s potential; developing young people who are empowered, confident, hard-working, determined, responsible and compassionate—seeing a world beyond themselves so that they have the life-long skills to succeed in college and career, ensuring access and equity for all, the power of America’s leading public universities, the practice of positive youth development by creating positive learning experiences, caring and trusted adult mentors who cultivate positive relationships with youth, creating safe, diverse and inclusive environments, and meeting young people wherever they are.
4-H is a national organization delivered by Cooperative Extension–a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. Youth complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids experience 4-H in every county and parish in the country.
The Nebraska 4-H mission is to provide Nebraska youth with positive youth development opportunities that prepare them to become healthy, capable, and ready to engage in school, work, and life.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a strong interest in protecting the safety of youth in all University-sponsored programs and events, including those offered by Nebraska Extension 4-H Youth Development. Therefore, in 2022, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln implemented a Youth Activity Safety Policy in order to provide a safe, educational and enjoyable activity program experience for all participants. This policy provides minimum specific guidelines for activities sponsored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The University reserves the right to discontinue an activity if it is found to be in violation of these policies.
2026 Important Dates & Deadlines
| October 4-10 | National 4-H Week |
| October 4 | 2:00p.m. 2025-2026 County 4-H Achievement Celebration PREEC |
| November 23 | 4-H Council Meeting 6:00pm PREEC |
| December 18 | Last chance to pick up Fair Premium Money |
| December 24-Jan 1 | Annual Holiday Office Close Down |
2027 Important Dates
| February 20 | Beef Weigh-in 1:00-2:30 p.m. |
| April 3 | Beef Weigh-in 1:00-2:30 p.m. |
| May 20 | Sheep/Goat/Swine Weigh-in 6:00-7:00 p.m. |
| May 25 | Sheep/Goat/Swine Weigh-in 6:00-7:00 p.m. |
WE ARE HERE
TO HELP YOU!
Remember, we at the Nebraska Extension Office are here to help you. If you ever have any questions about your projects or deadlines, please contact us at 308-632-1480.
Pre & Post Fair Events
2025-2026 Achievement Celebration Re-Cap
- Outstanding Member Scholarship Award - Justin Vance
- Outstanding Leader - Becky Ulrich
- Volunteer of the Year - Laurie Zitterkopf
- Heart of 4-H - Brandwell Studios
- I Dare You Scholarship Award - Laney Bohl
- Spirit of 4-H - Adaline Behnke
- New Horizons - Kathryn Vance
Diamond Clover Awards
- Amethyst - Riley Pittman and Hadlee Stephens
- Aquamarine - Harper Stephens
- Ruby - Corbin Anderson and Gage Creech
- Shappire - Brooklyn Creech
- Emerald - Hunter Creech
Achievement Application Winners:
- Junior Champion - Madison Cleays
- Junior Reserve - Harper Stephens
- Intermediate Champion - Corbin Anderson
- Intermediate Reserve - Brooklyn Creech
- Senior Champion - Hunter Creech
- Senior Reserve - Madisyn Murphy
The 2026-2027 executive board:
- President - Jenny Bohl
- Vice-president - Laurie Zitterkopf
- Secretary - Casey Debus
- Treasurer - Julie Lane
- Junior Representative - Lillian Debus
- Junior Representative - Hunter Creech
Head Static Superintendent Search
Volunteer Needed!
Contact Laurie Zitterkopf with questions 308-765-2105.
- Organize behind the scenes
- In charge of awards
- Static Entry check-in day
- Set up displays
- Provide list of judges/helpers for Entry Day and Clothing Day
- Run Static Committee meetings
2027 Weigh-in Dates
February 20 Beef 1:00-2:30 p.m.
April 3 Beef 1:00-2:30 p.m.
May 20 Sheep/Swine/Goat 6:00-7:00 p.m.
May 25 Sheep/Swine/Goat 6:00-7:00 p.m.