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In the workshop, “Sky’s the Limit,” youth made their own kite from scratch while they learned about aerodynamics. Instructor: 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

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.

At Lancaster County 4-H's Furniture Painting Workshop held on Saturday, March 25, 2017, youth learned how to prepare new and used wood furniture by sanding, sealing, painting and decorating. Completed items may be entered in the Lancaster County Super Fair in August.

 

A special thank you to the Super Fair 4-H "Home Environment" superintendents who presented the workshop.

 

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 “Fox Walking & Stalking” workshop, youth learned how to fox walk and the stalking steps needed for quiet, undetectable movement in the wilderness. Instructor: BJ Spring, Nyakuwalk owner, Primitive Survival Skills.

 

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

 

In the “Fox Walking & Stalking” workshop, youth learned how to fox walk and the stalking steps needed for quiet, undetectable movement in the wilderness. Instructor: BJ Spring, Nyakuwalk owner, Primitive Survival Skills.

 

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.

 

In the workshop, “Sky’s the Limit,” youth made their own kite from scratch while they learned about aerodynamics. Instructor: 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

More than 550 fourth graders from nine schools attended the Agricultural Literacy Festival at the Lancaster Event Center on April 5-6, 2016. Students rotated between the following ten interactive stations: Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Horse, Poultry, Corn & Soybeans, Water, Farm Technology and By-products.

 

The Ag Awareness Coalition, led by Nebraska Extension, organizes the festival with the help of agriculture businesses, commodity associations and food industry companies. This is the 16th year the festival has been held in Lincoln. The festival helps students gain a greater understanding of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives. Students learn about agricultural products, how they are produced and how they are used.

More than 550 fourth graders from nine schools attended the Agricultural Literacy Festival at the Lancaster Event Center on April 5-6, 2016. Students rotated between the following ten interactive stations: Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Horse, Poultry, Corn & Soybeans, Water, Farm Technology and By-products.

 

The Ag Awareness Coalition, led by Nebraska Extension, organizes the festival with the help of agriculture businesses, commodity associations and food industry companies. This is the 16th year the festival has been held in Lincoln. The festival helps students gain a greater understanding of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives. Students learn about agricultural products, how they are produced and how they are used.

4-H youth in the rabbit animal science project learn how to raise, take care of, groom, and show rabbits. The 4-H Rabbit Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair spans three days and includes several contests and classes.

 

The Rabbit Races is a fun contest in which the rabbit who crosses the finish line first wins. Exhibitors cannot touch their rabbits during the race. Photo by Michelle Huber.

 

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.

At Lancaster County 4-H's Furniture Painting Workshop held in April 16, 2016 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, youth learned how to prepare new and used wood furniture by sanding, sealing, painting and decorating.

 

A special thank you to the Super Fair 4-H Home Environment Superintendents who presented the workshop.

 

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

More than 550 fourth graders from nine schools attended the Agricultural Literacy Festival at the Lancaster Event Center on April 5-6, 2016. Students rotated between the following ten interactive stations: Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Horse, Poultry, Corn & Soybeans, Water, Farm Technology and By-products.

 

The Ag Awareness Coalition, led by Nebraska Extension, organizes the festival with the help of agriculture businesses, commodity associations and food industry companies. This is the 16th year the festival has been held in Lincoln. The festival helps students gain a greater understanding of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives. Students learn about agricultural products, how they are produced and how they are used.

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 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

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.

In “Soccer Basics,” youth learned fancy soccer footwork. Instructor: Megan Poppert, ExtensionCorps Member

 

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

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.

More than 550 fourth graders from nine schools attended the Agricultural Literacy Festival at the Lancaster Event Center on April 5-6, 2016. Students rotated between the following ten interactive stations: Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Horse, Poultry, Corn & Soybeans, Water, Farm Technology and By-products.

 

The Ag Awareness Coalition, led by Nebraska Extension, organizes the festival with the help of agriculture businesses, commodity associations and food industry companies. This is the 16th year the festival has been held in Lincoln. The festival helps students gain a greater understanding of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives. Students learn about agricultural products, how they are produced and how they are used.

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

 

In the three-day “Clover Chess Tourney,” youth played in a unique chess tournament. Participants played two rounds per day all three days, alternating colors. Time controls Game/20, Swiss system. Instructor: James Walla, 4-H Volunteer.

 

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

 

In the three-day “Clover Chess Tourney,” youth played in a unique chess tournament. Participants played two rounds per day all three days, alternating colors. Time controls Game/20, Swiss system. Instructor: James Walla, 4-H Volunteer.

 

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.

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.

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 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

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

 

In the three-day “Clover Chess Tourney,” youth played in a unique chess tournament. Participants played two rounds per day all three days, alternating colors. Time controls Game/20, Swiss system. Instructor: James Walla, 4-H Volunteer.

 

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.

At Lancaster County 4-H's Furniture Painting Workshop held in April 16, 2016 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, youth learned how to prepare new and used wood furniture by sanding, sealing, painting and decorating.

 

A special thank you to the Super Fair 4-H Home Environment Superintendents who presented the workshop.

 

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program for ages 5-18 is part of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Learn more about the Lancaster County 4-H program 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 youth in the rabbit animal science project learn how to raise, take care of, groom, and show rabbits. The 4-H Rabbit Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair spans three days and includes several classes and contests.

 

In Showmanship, youth tell the judge about their rabbit (including body parts) and how they care for it.

 

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.

In “Creative Crafts,” youth showed their creativity while making string art. Instructor: Rachel Johnson, Extension 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

More than 550 fourth graders from nine schools attended the Agricultural Literacy Festival at the Lancaster Event Center on April 5-6, 2016. Students rotated between the following ten interactive stations: Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Horse, Poultry, Corn & Soybeans, Water, Farm Technology and By-products.

 

The Ag Awareness Coalition, led by Nebraska Extension, organizes the festival with the help of agriculture businesses, commodity associations and food industry companies. This is the 16th year the festival has been held in Lincoln. The festival helps students gain a greater understanding of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives. Students learn about agricultural products, how they are produced and how they are used.

More than 550 fourth graders from nine schools attended the Agricultural Literacy Festival at the Lancaster Event Center on April 5-6, 2016. Students rotated between the following ten interactive stations: Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Horse, Poultry, Corn & Soybeans, Water, Farm Technology and By-products.

 

The Ag Awareness Coalition, led by Nebraska Extension, organizes the festival with the help of agriculture businesses, commodity associations and food industry companies. This is the 16th year the festival has been held in Lincoln. The festival helps students gain a greater understanding of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives. Students learn about agricultural products, how they are produced and how they are used.

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

 

In the three-day “Clover Chess Tourney,” youth played in a unique chess tournament. Participants played two rounds per day all three days, alternating colors. Time controls Game/20, Swiss system. Instructor: James Walla, 4-H Volunteer.

 

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

In “Soccer Basics,” youth learned fancy soccer footwork. Instructor: Megan Poppert, ExtensionCorps Member

 

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

More than 550 fourth graders from nine schools attended the Agricultural Literacy Festival at the Lancaster Event Center on April 5-6, 2016. Students rotated between the following ten interactive stations: Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Horse, Poultry, Corn & Soybeans, Water, Farm Technology and By-products.

 

The Ag Awareness Coalition, led by Nebraska Extension, organizes the festival with the help of agriculture businesses, commodity associations and food industry companies. This is the 16th year the festival has been held in Lincoln. The festival helps students gain a greater understanding of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives. Students learn about agricultural products, how they are produced and how they are used.

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

 

In the “Control the Flow” workshop, youth explored the “Magic of Electricity” by creating a light switch. Instructor: Rachel Johnson, Extension 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.

In “Creative Crafts,” youth showed their creativity while making string art. Instructor: Rachel Johnson, Extension 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

More than 550 fourth graders from nine schools attended the Agricultural Literacy Festival at the Lancaster Event Center on April 5-6, 2016. Students rotated between the following ten interactive stations: Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Horse, Poultry, Corn & Soybeans, Water, Farm Technology and By-products.

 

The Ag Awareness Coalition, led by Nebraska Extension, organizes the festival with the help of agriculture businesses, commodity associations and food industry companies. This is the 16th year the festival has been held in Lincoln. The festival helps students gain a greater understanding of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives. Students learn about agricultural products, how they are produced and how they are used.

At Lancaster County 4-H's Furniture Painting Workshop held in April 16, 2016 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, youth learned how to prepare new and used wood furniture by sanding, sealing, painting and decorating.

 

A special thank you to the Super Fair 4-H Home Environment Superintendents who presented the workshop.

 

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

At Lancaster County 4-H's Furniture Painting Workshop held on Saturday, March 10, 2018, youth learned how to prepare new and used wood furniture by sanding, sealing, painting and decorating. Completed items may be entered in the Lancaster County Super Fair in August.

 

A special thank you to the Super Fair 4-H "Home Environment" superintendents who presented the workshop.

 

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 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

Lancaster County 4-H is one of the only county 4-H programs with a county fair llama/alpaca show. The 4-H Llama/Alpaca Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Showmanship, Obstacle Course and Pack Class. All exhibitors are expected to care for their llamas and alpacas (feed and water) and cooperate in keeping pens and alleys clean, neat and attractive.

 

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

 

Lancaster County 4-H is one of the only county 4-H programs with a county fair llama/alpaca show. The 4-H Llama/Alpaca Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Showmanship, Obstacle Course and Pack Class. All exhibitors are expected to care for their llamas and alpacas (feed and water) and cooperate in keeping pens and alleys clean, neat and attractive.

 

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

 

More than 550 fourth graders from nine schools attended the Agricultural Literacy Festival at the Lancaster Event Center on April 5-6, 2016. Students rotated between the following ten interactive stations: Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Horse, Poultry, Corn & Soybeans, Water, Farm Technology and By-products.

 

The Ag Awareness Coalition, led by Nebraska Extension, organizes the festival with the help of agriculture businesses, commodity associations and food industry companies. This is the 16th year the festival has been held in Lincoln. The festival helps students gain a greater understanding of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives. Students learn about agricultural products, how they are produced and how they are used.

More than 550 fourth graders from nine schools attended the Agricultural Literacy Festival at the Lancaster Event Center on April 5-6, 2016. Students rotated between the following ten interactive stations: Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Horse, Poultry, Corn & Soybeans, Water, Farm Technology and By-products.

 

The Ag Awareness Coalition, led by Nebraska Extension, organizes the festival with the help of agriculture businesses, commodity associations and food industry companies. This is the 16th year the festival has been held in Lincoln. The festival helps students gain a greater understanding of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives. Students learn about agricultural products, how they are produced and how they are used.

More than 550 fourth graders from nine schools attended the Agricultural Literacy Festival at the Lancaster Event Center on April 5-6, 2016. Students rotated between the following ten interactive stations: Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Horse, Poultry, Corn & Soybeans, Water, Farm Technology and By-products.

 

The Ag Awareness Coalition, led by Nebraska Extension, organizes the festival with the help of agriculture businesses, commodity associations and food industry companies. This is the 16th year the festival has been held in Lincoln. The festival helps students gain a greater understanding of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives. Students learn about agricultural products, how they are produced and how they are used.

4-H youth in the rabbit animal science project learn how to raise, take care of, groom, and show rabbits. The 4-H Rabbit Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair spans three days and includes several contests and classes.

 

The Rabbit Races is a fun contest in which the rabbit who crosses the finish line first wins. Exhibitors cannot touch their rabbits during the race. Photo by Michelle Huber.

 

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

 

In the three-day “Clover Chess Tourney,” youth played in a unique chess tournament. Participants played two rounds per day all three days, alternating colors. Time controls Game/20, Swiss system. Instructor: James Walla, 4-H Volunteer.

 

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.

In “Happy Orchard Pollination,” youth discovered fun pollination facts through hands-on activities. Instructors: Lauren Hull, Happy Orchard Intern & Savannah Schafer, ExtensionCorps Member

 

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

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