February is Nebraska 4-H Month

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Nebraska 4-H Month, traditionally held during February each year, is an opportunity to celebrate 4-H locally, recruit new members and volunteers, and have fun! in 2022.

The 4-H Mission

The mission of Nebraska 4-H is to empower youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults. Nebraska 4-H strives to help young people achieve their greatest potential by introducing high-quality youth development programs and experiences into the lives of Nebraska youth and families. By taking part in Nebraska 4-H, youth are preparing for a successful future. Educational experiences offered through Nebraska 4-H focus upon Science Literacy and Quality Learning Engagement in the priority areas of Career and College Success, Healthy Living, STEM, Agricultural Literacy, Leadership Development and Entrepreneurship.

The 4-H Organizational Structure

Nebraska 4-H is delivered primarily on a local level by county-based Extension faculty and staff. County 4-H programs are supported, in part, by county commissioners and their communities in delivering educational youth programs. 

Statewide, Nebraska 4-H sponsored by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, a division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, commonly referred to as IANR. 

Nationally, 4-H is part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the United State Department of Agriculture, or USDA. Additionally, the Nebraska 4-H Foundation works closely with Nebraska 4-H through fund generation efforts.

 The 4-H Educational Philosophy

Nebraska 4-H prepares young people for successful futures. Educational programs place a strong emphasis on life skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, social skills, communication, responsibility, citizenship, and leadership.

These skills are fostered through educational programming based on an experiential learning model. This gives youth the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning experiences built around the concept of positive youth development, which is centered on structured out-of-school time learning, leadership experiences, and adult mentoring. 

Learn more about how to enroll in 4-H which is for youth ages 5-18 by Dec. 31 of 2022, by contacting your local Nebraska Extension Office. 

 February Calendar

Feb. 1: 4-H Enrollments due.

Feb. 1: Year end Club Treasurer Reports due.

Feb. 1: Special Garden Project Registration due.

Feb. 5: Clover Kids 9 a.m., Courthouse.

Feb. 13: 4-H Fun Afternoon for Teens 2-4 p.m., Registration due by 5 p.m. Feb. 10.

Feb. 21: Extension Office closed-President’s Day

Feb. 21: 4-H Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Courthouse

Feb. 27: Beef Weigh in 1-2:30 p.m., Wayne Veterinary Clinic.