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4-H Online is open for 2026 Enrollment!
The traditional 4-H Program in Wayne County is open to all youth 8-18 years of age and our Clover Kid Program* is for youth ages 5-7. Ages for the 2026 year are based on the 4-Her's age as of December 31, 2025. The main focus of the 4-H Program is learning by doing. A variety of projects for all interests are offered through 4-H. The 4-H year begins in October and runs through September.
Julie Schultz, Extension Educator
jschultz28@unl.edu
Emily Eilers, 4-H Assistant
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Laurie Gansebom, Office Manager
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School Enrichment
Wayne County 4-H School Enrichment
What is 4-H School Enrichment?
Cooperation between schools and Nebraska Extension has existed for many years in Wayne County, complementing the educational goals of both organizations. The 4-H School Enrichment Program uses materials that are research-based and produced by specialists from the University of Nebraska—Lincoln, the National 4-H Council and various universities and organizations throughout the United States.
The purpose of a 4-H school enrichment program is to encourage long-term involvement in 4-H, enhance the relationship between 4-H and school systems (public and private), provide informal education to complement formal education, enhance the subject matter being studied, and foster and promote enthusiasm and support for participation in other 4-H programs.
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News from Wayne County
4-H Volunteers Help Youth Thrive
By Julie Schultz, 4-H Extension Educator
March 2026
April 19th-25th is Volunteer Appreciation Week! Our 4-H and Extension programs could not properly operate without all of our amazing volunteers! Volunteers have been the long-time champions for the 4-H program, delivering 4-H experiences to youth across the nation for decades. Volunteers bring invaluable skills and resources to their role, dedicating hours to teaching youth new skills and helping them grow as leaders. It is certainly not difficult to visibly see a volunteer’s impact in this way. READ MORE...
2025 Pre-harvest Ponderings
Nicole Luhr
Water and Cropping Systems Extension Educator
The combines will be rolling through the fields at full throttle soon to get the crops harvested. Rain throughout the summer was beneficial this year in regard to soil moisture which resulted in little to no irrigation in the northeast part of the state. Before getting into the heat of harvest, here are a few things to point out. READ MORE...
