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4-H and FFA youth in the swine (hog or pig) animal science project learn how to raise, take care of, and show swine. The 4-H/FFA Swine Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Showmanship, Breeding Gilts, Market Classes, Pen of Three, and a Carcass Contest.

 

Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's ability to handle and present their swine. Showmen may show with a market swine or breeding gilt.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h. Learn more about FFA, Future Farmers of America, at www.ffa.org.

Now in its fifth year at the Lancaster County Super Fair, the 4-H & FFA Meat Goat Show gives youth the opportunity to learn how to take care of, groom and show meat goats as an animal science project. Meat goats are also known as boer goats.

 

Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's handling and knowledge of their meat goats.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h. Learn more about FFA, Future Farmers of America, at www.ffa.org.

4-H and FFA youth in the beef cattle animal science project learn how to take care of, groom, and show beef cattle.

 

Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's handling and knowledge of their animals.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at "http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h.

4-H and FFA youth in the swine (hog or pig) animal science project learn how to raise, take care of, and show swine. The 4-H/FFA Swine Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Showmanship, Breeding Gilts, Market Classes, Pen of Three, and a Carcass Contest.

 

Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's ability to handle and present their swine. Showmen may show with a market swine or breeding gilt.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h. Learn more about FFA, Future Farmers of America, at www.ffa.org.

4-H and FFA youth in the swine (hog or pig) animal science project learn how to raise, take care of, and show swine. The 4-H/FFA Swine Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Showmanship, Breeding Gilts, Market Classes, Pen of Three, and a Carcass Contest.

 

Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's ability to handle and present their swine. Showmen may show with a market swine or breeding gilt.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h. Learn more about FFA, Future Farmers of America, at www.ffa.org.

4-H and FFA youth in the swine (hog or pig) animal science project learn how to raise, take care of, and show swine. The 4-H/FFA Swine Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Showmanship, Breeding Gilts, Market Classes, Pen of Three, and a Carcass Contest.

 

Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's ability to handle and present their swine. Showmen may show with a market swine or breeding gilt.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h. Learn more about FFA, Future Farmers of America, at www.ffa.org.

4-H and FFA youth in the swine (hog or pig) animal science project learn how to raise, take care of, and show swine. The 4-H/FFA Swine Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Showmanship, Breeding Gilts, Market Classes, Pen of Three, and a Carcass Contest.

 

Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's ability to handle and present their swine. Showmen may show with a market swine or breeding gilt.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h. Learn more about FFA, Future Farmers of America, at www.ffa.org.

4-H and FFA youth in the swine (hog or pig) animal science project learn how to raise, take care of, and show swine. The 4-H/FFA Swine Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Showmanship, Breeding Gilts, Market Classes, Pen of Three, and a Carcass Contest.

 

During check-in and weigh-in at the Lancaster County Super Fair (pictured), hogs are painted with numbers and paperwork is checked. Market hogs are weighed and carcass quality is calculated based on loin-eye measurement plus fat thickness (both are measured by ultrasound).

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h. Learn more about FFA, Future Farmers of America, at www.ffa.org.

4-H Clover College is a four-day series of hands-on workshops for youth presented by Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County.

 

In the four-day “Clover Kids Day Camp,” youth ages 6-7 participated in several hands-on activities while learning about science, animals, food and more. Instructor: Day 1 Session 1 - Liz Loeske (4-H Intern)

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h.

 

The 4-H food booth at the Lancaster County Super Fair is Lancaster County 4-H Council’s primary fundraiser each year. Many 4-H clubs and independent members helped staff a shift. More than 195 4-H youth and adults volunteered at the food booth this year.

 

All proceeds fund several important 4-H programs and activities such as: Achievement Celebration, 4-H Information Night (formerly Kick Off); college and camp scholarships; support for state and national contest registrations; and

much more.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of Nebraska Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h

25 youth participated in the 2015 4-H Bicycle Safety Contest on June 6 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. The contest is part of the Lancaster County Super Fair.

 

There are two parts of the contest. In the bicycle skills events, 4-H’ers maneuver through several designated courses to test their riding skills and safety. A bicycle inspection reinforces the importance of bicycle maintenance and safety features.​

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at ​http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h.

The 4-H Horse Roping/Working Ranch Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair emphasizes skills used by ranchers. Boxing (pictured) consists of a designated ranch reining pattern and a single cow work (boxing) on the end of the arena.

 

Photo by Sheila Day.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h.

Now in its fifth year at the Lancaster County Super Fair, the 4-H & FFA Meat Goat Show gives youth the opportunity to learn how to take care of, groom and show meat goats as an animal science project. Meat goats are also known as boer goats.

 

Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's handling and knowledge of their meat goats.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h. Learn more about FFA, Future Farmers of America, at www.ffa.org.

The 4-H Horse Roping/Working Ranch Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair emphasizes skills used by ranchers. Boxing (pictured) consists of a designated ranch reining pattern and a single cow work (boxing) on the end of the arena.

 

Photo by Sheila Day.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h.

4-H and FFA youth in the sheep animal science project learn how to take care of and show sheep. Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's handling and knowledge of their animals.

 

In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h

 

The Super Fair is produced by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about Super Fair at SuperFair.org

4-H and FFA youth in the beef cattle animal science project learn how to take care of, groom, and show beef cattle.

 

Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's handling and knowledge of their animals.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at "http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h.

25 youth participated in the 2015 4-H Bicycle Safety Contest on June 6 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. The contest is part of the Lancaster County Super Fair.

 

There are two parts of the contest. In the bicycle skills events, 4-H’ers maneuver through several designated courses to test their riding skills and safety. A bicycle inspection reinforces the importance of bicycle maintenance and safety features.​

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at ​http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h.

4-H and FFA youth in the beef cattle animal science project learn how to take care of and show beef cattle. Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's handling and knowledge of their animals.

 

In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h

 

The Super Fair is produced by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about Super Fair at SuperFair.org

4-H and FFA youth in the beef cattle animal science project learn how to take care of and show beef cattle. Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's handling and knowledge of their animals.

 

In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h

 

The Super Fair is produced by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about Super Fair at SuperFair.org

Now in its fifth year at the Lancaster County Super Fair, the 4-H & FFA Meat Goat Show gives youth the opportunity to learn how to take care of, groom and show meat goats as an animal science project. Meat goats are also known as boer goats.

 

Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's handling and knowledge of their meat goats.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h. Learn more about FFA, Future Farmers of America, at www.ffa.org.

Now in its fifth year at the Lancaster County Super Fair, the 4-H & FFA Meat Goat Show gives youth the opportunity to learn how to take care of, groom and show meat goats as an animal science project. Meat goats are also known as boer goats.

 

Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's handling and knowledge of their meat goats.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h. Learn more about FFA, Future Farmers of America, at www.ffa.org.

4-H and FFA youth in the swine (hog or pig) animal science project learn how to raise, take care of, and show swine. Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's handling and knowledge of their animals.

 

In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h

 

The Super Fair is produced by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about Super Fair at SuperFair.org

In the 4-H Table Setting Contest at the 2015 Lancaster County Super Fair, youth selected a theme and displayed one place setting, including table covering, dishes, glassware, silverware, centerpiece and menu. Youth chose one of the following categories: formal, casual, picnic or birthday.

 

During the contest, set up their table and have five minutes to present their table setting to a judge. After all judging is complete, the public is welcome to view the tables.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h

4-H and FFA youth in the swine (hog or pig) animal science project learn how to raise, take care of, and show swine. Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's handling and knowledge of their animals.

 

In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h

 

The Super Fair is produced by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about Super Fair at SuperFair.org

4-H and FFA youth in the swine (hog or pig) animal science project learn how to raise, take care of, and show swine. Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's handling and knowledge of their animals.

 

In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h

 

The Super Fair is produced by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about Super Fair at SuperFair.org

4-H and FFA youth in the swine (hog or pig) animal science project learn how to raise, take care of, and show swine. The 4-H/FFA Swine Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Showmanship, Breeding Gilts, Market Classes, Pen of Three, and a Carcass Contest.

 

Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's ability to handle and present their swine. Showmen may show with a market swine or breeding gilt.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h. Learn more about FFA, Future Farmers of America, at www.ffa.org.

4-H and FFA youth in the sheep animal science project learn how to take care of and show sheep. Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's handling and knowledge of their animals.

 

In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h

 

The Super Fair is produced by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about Super Fair at SuperFair.org

4-H Clover College is a four-day series of hands-on workshops for youth presented by Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County.

 

In the four-day “Clover Kids Day Camp,” youth ages 6-7 participated in several hands-on activities while learning about science, animals, food and more. Instructor: Day 1 Session 1 - Liz Loeske (4-H Intern)

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h.

 

4-H and FFA youth in the swine (hog or pig) animal science project learn how to raise, take care of, and show swine. The 4-H/FFA Swine Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Showmanship, Breeding Gilts, Market Classes, Pen of Three, and a Carcass Contest.

 

Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's ability to handle and present their swine. Showmen may show with a market swine or breeding gilt.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h. Learn more about FFA, Future Farmers of America, at www.ffa.org.

4-H and FFA youth in the swine (hog or pig) animal science project learn how to raise, take care of, and show swine. The 4-H/FFA Swine Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Showmanship, Breeding Gilts, Market Classes, Pen of Three, and a Carcass Contest.

 

Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's ability to handle and present their swine. Showmen may show with a market swine or breeding gilt.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h. Learn more about FFA, Future Farmers of America, at www.ffa.org.

Twenty-six 4-H youth ages 8 and up learned beginning sewing skills while constructing a pillow at the "4-H Pillow Party" sewing workshop on Feb. 10, 2018. Youth brought their sewing machine, sewing supplies and choice of fabric.

 

4-H'ers learned how to cut and measure fabric, use a pattern, use an iron to press open seams and how to thread and sew using their sewing machine. Adult volunteers and parents guided youth through each step.

 

Locally, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and Lancaster County government. Learn more about the Lancaster County 4-H program at lancaster.unl.edu/4h.

4-H Clover College is a four-day series of hands-on workshops for youth presented by Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County.

 

In the “Finger Painting Fun” workshop, youth painted metal wash tubs using their fingers and creativity! Instructor: Karen Wedding, Extension Staff.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h.

4-H youth in the dog animal science project learn how to take care of, groom, and show dogs. The 4-H Dog show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Obedience, Showmanship (pictured) and Agility.

 

In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h

 

The Super Fair is produced by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about Super Fair at SuperFair.org

 

4-H youth in the dog animal science project learn how to take care of, groom, and show dogs. The 4-H Dog show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Obedience, Showmanship and Agility (pictured).

 

In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h

 

The Super Fair is produced by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about Super Fair at SuperFair.org

 

In “Code Camp,” a new workshop at Clover College, youth learned to code in a fun game environment! Instructors: Savannah Schafer, ExtensionCorps Member & Lauren Hull, Happy Orchard Intern

 

4-H Clover College is a four-day series of hands-on workshops for youth presented by Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Clover College has grown from 8 workshops in 1996 to 58 workshops in 2016!

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of Nebraska Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu

4-H and FFA youth in the beef cattle animal science project learn how to take care of and show beef cattle. Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's handling and knowledge of their animals.

 

In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h

 

The Super Fair is produced by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about Super Fair at SuperFair.org

4-H youth in the horse animal science project learn how to take care of, groom, and show horses. The 4-H Miniature Horse Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Showmanship (based on the youth's handling of their horse) and Halter (the horse's body structure is judged).

 

Photo by Sheila Day.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at "http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h.

The 4-H Horse Roping/Working Ranch Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair emphasizes skills used by ranchers. Roping events include dummy roping, break-away calf roping and dally team roping (pictured).

 

Photo by Sheila Day.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h.

4-H and FFA youth in the beef cattle animal science project learn how to take care of and show beef cattle. Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's handling and knowledge of their animals.

 

In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h

 

The Super Fair is produced by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about Super Fair at SuperFair.org

4-H and FFA youth in the beef cattle animal science project learn how to take care of and show beef cattle. Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's handling and knowledge of their animals.

 

In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h

 

The Super Fair is produced by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about Super Fair at SuperFair.org

Twenty-six 4-H youth ages 8 and up learned beginning sewing skills while constructing a pillow at the "4-H Pillow Party" sewing workshop on Feb. 10, 2018. Youth brought their sewing machine, sewing supplies and choice of fabric.

 

4-H'ers learned how to cut and measure fabric, use a pattern, use an iron to press open seams and how to thread and sew using their sewing machine. Adult volunteers and parents guided youth through each step.

 

Locally, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and Lancaster County government. Learn more about the Lancaster County 4-H program at lancaster.unl.edu/4h.

4-H youth in the horse animal science project learn how to take care of, groom, and show horses. The 4-H Miniature Horse Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Showmanship (based on the youth's handling of their horse) and Halter (the horse's body structure is judged).

 

Photo by Sheila Day.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at "http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h.

4-H and FFA youth in the swine (hog or pig) animal science project learn how to raise, take care of, and show swine. The 4-H/FFA Swine Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Showmanship, Breeding Gilts, Market Classes, Pen of Three, and a Carcass Contest.

 

Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's ability to handle and present their swine. Showmen may show with a market swine or breeding gilt.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h. Learn more about FFA, Future Farmers of America, at www.ffa.org.

Extension #Crop Reports (May 18-22) | Extension educators report on what they are seeing this week in York, Seward, Saline, Jefferson, Gage, Dawson, Buffalo and Hall counties. #nebext buff.ly/3eeqxnV

 

- @UNL_CropWatch on Twitter, May 23, 2020

The Cherry Creek Pollinator Habitat is located behind the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County office at 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. A live web cam has captured a variety of wildlife.

 

About this photo: Cloudy day - we have a lot of white clover this year. Photo taken at May 28, 2015, 2 pm CT

 

Keep up with “The Buzz at Cherry Creek” blog and live web cam at go.unl.edu/buzzatcherrycreek

4-H and FFA youth in the swine (hog or pig) animal science project learn how to raise, take care of, and show swine. The 4-H/FFA Swine Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Showmanship, Breeding Gilts, Market Classes, Pen of Three, and a Carcass Contest.

 

Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's ability to handle and present their swine. Showmen may show with a market swine or breeding gilt.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h. Learn more about FFA, Future Farmers of America, at www.ffa.org.

Eighteen 4-H youth ages 8 and older practiced beginning sewing skills while constructing pajama pants or shorts at the "4-H Jammie Jamboree" sewing workshop on March 3, 2018. Youth brought their sewing machine, sewing supplies, choice of fabric and pajama bottom pattern.

 

4-H'ers learned how to cut and measure fabric, use a pattern, use an iron to neatly press open seams, and thread and sew. Each sewer also had the opportunity to use a serger machine to finish seam edges.

 

Fair Clothing Superintendents hosted the workshop. Adult volunteers and parents were on hand for one-on-one guidance.

 

Locally, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and Lancaster County government. Learn more about the Lancaster County 4-H program at lancaster.unl.edu/4h.

In the four-day “Clover Kids Day Camp,” youth ages 6-7 participated in several hands-on activities while learning about science, animals, food fun, the outdoors and more. Instructor: Day 4 Session 2 – Karen Wedding, Extension Staff

 

4-H Clover College is a four-day series of hands-on workshops for youth presented by Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Clover College has grown from 8 workshops in 1996 to 58 workshops in 2016!

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of Nebraska Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu

Now in its fifth year at the Lancaster County Super Fair, the 4-H & FFA Meat Goat Show gives youth the opportunity to learn how to take care of, groom and show meat goats as an animal science project. Meat goats are also known as boer goats.

 

Showmanship classes (pictured) emphasize the youth's handling and knowledge of their meat goats.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h. Learn more about FFA, Future Farmers of America, at www.ffa.org.

At the Plant Science Contests held on June 14, 2017, several 4-H members from Lancaster and other Nebraska counties tested their plant identification knowledge in the following contests:

• Tree identification

• Grass-weed identification

• Horticulture contest

 

The Plant Science Contests are a Lancaster County Super Fair contest held before the Super Fair.

 

In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h.

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