Dawson County 4-H

Dawson County 4-H Dawson County 4-H Reasonable accomodations will be provided to anyone requiring them by contacting the Dawson County Extension Office at 308-324-5501.

4-H is the youth education program of the University of Nebraska Extension and the United States Department of Agriculture. 4-H is people - youth - and volunteer leaders - sharing, learning, growing - becoming the best they can be. Nebraska 4-H is
comprised of youth, ages 5-19, and adults. 4-H is one of a kind! 4-H provides a series of learning experiences where youth, with help from parents, inte

rested adults, and older youth leaders, grow personally as they develop skills for living and for responsible citizenship. 4-H'ers have fun while they work and learn together. 4-H happens through club meetings, project groups, individual project work, and special activities and events. Skills learned through 4-H help people to be better members of their families, their communities, and their world. 4-H opens doors to career development and to leisure time activities. The 4-H mission is “4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.” 4-H accomplishes it's mission through information education. Dawson County 4-H is an equal opportunity organization and abides by the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska and the United States Department of Agriculture.

Support Antelope Livestock and get a clean 🐶!
08/04/2026

Support Antelope Livestock and get a clean 🐶!

We had such a good response from last time, the kids decided to put on another Ranch Dog Dog Wash!

🐶 🧼 Ranch Dog Dog Wash 🧼 🐶

Heavily requested from the public to do another, this time you have a longer time to get there (1-7) AND on a Saturday!

This Saturday August 8th, 1:00-7:00!

Big or small, fluffy or short hair… these kids will spoil your trusty friends and make them feel brand new!

Fair Photo Album 7! Dairy Cow Show! Big Thank You to our Dairy Showmanship Trophy Sponsors and Our Banner Sponsors! Juni...
08/04/2026

Fair Photo Album 7! Dairy Cow Show!

Big Thank You to our Dairy Showmanship Trophy Sponsors and Our Banner Sponsors!

Junior Showmanship Trophy Sponsor - Wood River Dairy
Intermediate Showmanship Trophy Sponsor - Wood River Dairy
Senior Showmanship Trophy Sponsor - The Milk House

Grand and Reserve Champion Banners- The Dawson County Cattlemen

Fair Photo Album  #6! Feeder Calf Show!A BIG Thank You to our Showmanship Trophy Sponsors! Junior Showmanship Trophy Spo...
08/03/2026

Fair Photo Album #6! Feeder Calf Show!
A BIG Thank You to our Showmanship Trophy Sponsors!

Junior Showmanship Trophy Sponsor- Farm Credit Services
Intermediate Showmanship Trophy Sponsor - Alan Hueftle Family
Senior Showmanship Trophy Sponsor - Daryl Keiser Family

Grand and Reserve Champion Banners were sponsored by Dawson County Cattlemen, who also deserve a BIG Thank You!

08/02/2026
08/01/2026

Planning to participate in a State 4-H Contest at the Nebraska State Fair? Registrations are open now through August 10 at https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/state-fair/contest-participant/ for the following contests:
• Culinary Challenge
• Dairy Judging Contest
• Dog Skillathon
• Fashion Show
• Horticulture, Tree, W**d and Grass, or Insect Identification Contests
• Robotics Showcase

Fair Photo Album 5! Traditional Bucket Calf Show!
07/31/2026

Fair Photo Album 5! Traditional Bucket Calf Show!

Fair Photo Album 4! Bucket Calf Clover Kid Show!
07/30/2026

Fair Photo Album 4! Bucket Calf Clover Kid Show!

Fair Photos Album 3! Dog Show Day!!A Big THANK YOU to our Showmanship Trophy Sponsors! Junior Showmanship Trophy- Overto...
07/29/2026

Fair Photos Album 3! Dog Show Day!!
A Big THANK YOU to our Showmanship Trophy Sponsors!

Junior Showmanship Trophy- Overton Veterinary Services
Intermediate Showmanship Trophy- The Hosick Family
Senior Showmanship Trophy - GS Solar and Fabrication

07/29/2026
07/29/2026

South Central Ag Lab Field Day‼️
Tuesday, Aug. 11
8:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Clay Center, NE

* Lunch provided. Refreshments provided under the big tent all day and Dairy Store ice cream with lunch!
* Please register by Aug. 9, for lunch planning purposes
* Continuing Education Units have been applied for and are pending
* Interactive Talks and Demos!
* Field day speakers will share information about their research for improved crop production and profitability
* Approximately 100+ applied field research trials are conducted at SCAL annually by University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty and United States Department of Agriculture/Agricultural Research Service scientists. Trials are focused on irrigation and water management, soil fertility, entomology, w**d science, cropping systems and disease management. 

Register at: scal.unl.edu/south-central-ag-lab-field-day/

Address

1002 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE
68850

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13083245501

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