4-H
Please note the following information pertaining to local 4-H programs.
2008 4-H NEWSLETTERS
PDF versions of the monthly 4-H newsletter. Newsletters contain contest dates, upcoming events, news from around the state, livestock information, and much much more!
2008 DAKOTA~THURSTON 4-H CONTEST & COUNTY FAIR RESULTS
Throughout the year various contests like Public Speaking, Music and Presentation are held. 4-H youth participate in these event and gain valuable life skill. During fair week 4-H youth bring their completed projects for judging and participate in livestock, equine and small animal shows. Youth earn ribbons and trophies for efforts and hard work. Check here for results for results from these contests and shows
DAKOTA COUNTY AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENT 2008
An important part of the 4-H experience is the record keeping. Close the 2008 the 4-H year by completing the Career Portfolio and Record Books.
DAKOTA COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL
4-H Council Executive Board, approved minutes from meetings, 4-H Council Constitution
2008 4-H Section of the Fairbook
Click for for a current version of the fairbook. View the entire fairbook or choose only the sections you are interested in. Printed version available at a later date.
Quality Assurance
Exhibitors in beef, dairy cattle, goats, sheep, swine, poultry and rabbits must complete an approved food animal quality assurance training program. Exhibitors must have received Quality Assurance Certification through a UNL Extension Based program prior to the County fair. Program attendance is required. Completion of training will be certified by Extension Staff Members. Annual certification or test out option is necessary. This is a required training!
2008 4-H Enrollment Form
Now is the time to enroll in the 2008 4-H Program in Dakota County. Enrollment forms are due by March 1, 2008. Check out the Pick-A-Project link located at the bottom of this page for project and curriculum areas that interest you!
Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover Program
The Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover Program is designed to encourage 4-H youth to engage in a variety of projects and activities that will enable members to acquire the life skills necessary to lead successful lives as competent, caring and contributing citizens. The program's overall goal is to provide 4-H members a rich and diverse learning experience.
The program consists of six levels that require a 4-H member to plan and report a broad range of age-appropriate accomplishments. The program is designed to enable every 4-H member willing to exert the effort an opportunity to be recognized, regardless of how they are involved in 4-H.
2007 ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT
Dakota County Achievement Night was held on October 21 at the Hubbard Community Center. Approximately 55 4-h'ers and their families attended. Check here for a recap of the evening.
2007 4-H SLIDE SHOW
View a PDF (9670 KB) slide show of Dakota County 4-H events from 2007. Also included in the slide show are a few trivia questions. View additional file for answers to trivia.
4-H LIVESTOCK & SMALL ANIMAL INFORMATION
Check here for bucket calf record book, links to other animal project record books, entry information, ID sheets....
