YOUTH & PARENT RESOURCES
Where to purchase Project Resource Manuals:
STATIC RESOURCES
Healthy Lifestyles - Food Preservation Card
Home Environment - Supporting Information Tag, Definitions
Clothing & Fiber Arts - Data Tag: Clothing, Crochet, Knitting
STEAM Sewing Skills - Beyond the Needle Skill Levels Explained
Fashion Show - Shopping in Style Report
Photography - Information, How to Exhibit Handout, Data Tags: Unit I, Unit II, Unit III
Visual Arts - Supporting Information Tag
Horticulture & Floriculture - Preparing Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruits & Cut Flowers for Fair
Agronomy - Crop Production Project Worksheet
SHOOTING SPORTS PROGRAM
Nebraska's 4-H Shooting Sports Program
SPEECH CONTEST
Premier Communication Event
The Nebraska 4-H Premier Communication Event features a variety of state-level communication contests. The 2-day event is held on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus, June 19-20, 2025.
Age Divisions:
- Junior: ages 8-10 as of January 1 of the current year
- Intermediate: ages 11-13 as of January 1 of the current year
- Senior: ages 14-18 as of January 1 of the current year
Includes Prepared Speech, Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA), Illustrated Presentations, Impromptu Speech, and Video Communications. For more information click here.
CLUB RESOURCES
Year-End 4-H club Treasurer's Report - Due January 31, 2025
LEADER RESOURCES
The Nebraska state 4-H website has many resources for volunteers and club leaders ranging from training and development to club management. And check out the Fast Track Volunteer Training video series to increase your leadership skills at your own pace.
4-H Club IRS Tax Exemption and EIN Information - 4-H Clubs receive federal income tax exemption through a group exemption held by the Nebraska 4-H Foundation. This means that 4-H clubs are exempt from paying federal income tax on funds raised on behalf of 4-H, or to support educational programs; and donors can deduct contributions to 4-H clubs. Learn more with our Template of a Constitution & Bylaws with Financial Language.
AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES
Achievement Application; Due October 1, 2025
County Awards; Due October 1, 2025
Record Book for Clover Kids; Due October 1, 2025
Tim Sheehan Memorial Award – Outstanding Livestock Exhibitor; Due October 1, 2025
Bev Waegli Memorial Award – Outstanding Family & Consumer Science Exhibitor; Due October 1, 2025
Chris Clover Award; Due October 1, 2025
Diamond Clover; Goals Due April 2025, Report Due October 1, 2025
Scholarships; Due January 6, 2025
LIVESTOCK RESOURCES
Nebraska's 4-H Livestock Program
Premises ID
Exhibitors of 4-H and FFA market animals (beef, sheep, swine, and goat) will be required to obtain a Premises ID number through Nebraska Department of Agriculture at no cost.
YQCA
Nebraska 4-H requires all youth enrolled in livestock projects to complete annual quality assurance certification through Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA). YQCA is a national multi-species quality assurance program focused on three core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character development.
YQCA certification is required for all 4-H members enrolled in any of the following projects:
- Beef (bucket calf, feeder calf, breeding beef, market beef)
- Dairy Cattle
- Goat (breeding meat goat, dairy goat, meat goat)
- Poultry
- Rabbit
- Sheep (breeding sheep, market sheep)
- Swine (breeding swine, market swine)
Animal ID's *** Due June 15th! ***
Guidelines
Beef
Goat
Sheep
Swine
Dairy Cow
Dairy Goat
Livestock Achievement Program
The Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program is designed to promote all educational aspects of 4-H livestock projects, including selection, production, leadership, and exhibition, by recognizing youth striving to improve their livestock project knowledge and leadership. Click here for more information.
Livestock Information Series
The Nebraska 4-H Livestock Information Series is a resource for 4-H members, leaders, and parents to gain knowledge in various livestock-related topic areas. Each session, a new topic is covered with experts joining to share their experience and expertise. Extended learning opportunities and supporting documents are also available for each topic. Click here for more information.
Nebraska 4-H Fed Steer Challenge
The Nebraska 4-H Fed Steer Challenge is an opportunity for youth interested in learning more about the cattle industry and is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska cattle industry. The goal of the Fed Steer Challenge is to enhance the educational value of the traditional 4-H beef projects by providing an affordable option that rewards production merit and carcass value of the market animal, along with accurate and complete record-keeping, industry knowledge, and producer engagement by the 4-H member. Click here for more information.
Premier Animal Science Event (PASE)
The Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) features a variety of state-level animal science contests. The two-day event is held annually at the Nebraska Animal Science Complex in Lincoln. Youth explore issues related to the animal industry, discover college and career opportunities, and work with other youth from across the state. Youth have the opportunity to participate in livestock contests that do not require owning or exhibiting a live animal, including the Livestock Judging Contest, Meats Judging, Poultry Judging, Livestock Quiz Bowl, Livestock Skill-a-Thon, Animal Welfare Judging, and Companion Animal Challenge.
Upcoming dates are June 17-18, 2025
Refer to their website for more information.
More Livestock Resources
4-H Bucket Calf Project Guide
Nebraska State Fair ID & Nomination Guide
Show Stock Manager - Step by Step Instructions for Nominating Livestock
Ak-Sar-Ben - Instructions for Nominating Livestock
Cattle Hair Sample Collection Instructions
Sheep/Goat Hair Sample Collection Instructions
Swine Hair Sample Collection Instructions
Nebraska Department of Agriculture Animal Diseases
HORSE RESOURCES
Animal ID's *** Due June 1st for State Horse Show; Due June 15th for County Fair! ***
2 & 3 Year Old Western Pleasure Affidavit
SMALL ANIMAL RESOURCES/COMPANION ANIMAL PROGRAM
Cat & Ferret Health Form - to be signed by your Veterinarian
Dog Health Form - to be signed by your Veterinarian
Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines
Dog Achievement Program
The Nebraska 4-H Dog Achievement Program encourages youth to engage in a variety of companion animal opportunities, events, and contests. The program is designed to equip youth with a variety of skills and abilities and prepare them for success in the future. The Dog Achievement Program is open to enrolled 4-H members ages 8-18. Click here for more information.
Dog Showmanship Video Series
The Dog Showmanship Video Series includes maneuver descriptions, demonstrations, and general information for youth interested in learning more about dog showmanship. The short videos are intended to help youth while practicing with their dogs in preparation for 4-H showmanship. Click here to to lean more.
Companion Cat Science
Companion Cat Science is a self-paced learning opportunity offering educational information about caring for and showing cats. The online course is great for middle-school-aged youth but is open to all youth regardless of age who are looking to learn more about cats and the 4-H cat project. Companion Cat Science is great resource for anyone interested in caring for or learning about cats in 4-H whether they own one now or not! Click here to learn more.
Companion Rabbit Science
Companion Rabbit Science is a self-paced learning opportunity offering information about caring for rabbits. The online course is great for middle-school-aged youth but is open to all youth regardless of age who are looking to learn more about rabbits and the 4-H rabbit project. Companion Rabbit Science is a great resource for anyone interested in caring for or learning about rabbits in 4-H whether they own one now or not! Click here for more information.