Child & Youth

This video was shown at the Lancaster County 4-H Achievement Celebration, showing the 2022 4-H youth's "Accomplishments of Note," which are significant achievements throughout the year, most of which have already received recognition at various events and/or in the NEBLINE newsletter. See more about Achievement Celebration at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/achievement.

Note: due to technical difficulties, the ending of this video is low resolution. In the 4-H Fashion Show at the Lancaster County Fair, 4-H youth model their clothing projects with pride and style. Judges look for modeling skills as well as selection, fit, creativity and use of accessories. Judging takes place the week before the Super Fair and the public Fashion Show is held during the Super Fair. Sewn clothing must also be entered in the static exhibit clothing area where garments are judged based on construction and design. The consumer management projects, Attention Shoppers and Shopping in Style are judged on style, fit and their purchasing decisions. The top four sewn garments and the top two Shopping in Style ensembles will represent Lancaster County at the State Fair Fashion Shows in Grand Island. State Fair models must be at least 10 years old. The Lancaster County Super Fair is brought to you by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about @SuperFairLNK at http://SuperFair.org

The 4-H Dog Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Dog Agility. The highest level (level 6) is also known as 4-H Trophy Agility. At the 2022 Super Fair, Emmi Dearmont and her dog, Henry, reached a level few youth/dog pairs achieve: 4-H Trophy agility. At this level, a dog runs 18-20 obstacles off-leash, including bar jumps, tunnel, teeter totter, weave poles, etc. Emmi says, “I have been doing agility with my Dachshund, Henry, for 10 years now. This year, Henry is 13 years old and with old age, he has grown to have a mind of his own. He has a tendency to go off course and pick his own obstacles to do rather than the set course. Having this issue with Henry, I have learned to remain positive throughout our entire run, encouraging and praising him to redirect him on path. I’ve learned that my encouragement helps him to perform better rather than becoming frustrated with him. The audience always adores Henry because of how much he enjoys running through the course. Agility is a team effort and I can apply the skills I have learned over the years into all my relationships with my friends, family and work.”

This highlights reel was shown at the Lancaster County 4-H 2022 Horse Awards night to celebrate the achievements of all Lancaster County 4-H equestrians! Results are posted at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/horseawards. Photos in video submitted by 4-H families and volunteers. The Lancaster County 4-H Horse program is the largest 4-H county horse program in Nebraska.

Many 4-H youth showcase their projects at the Lancaster County Super Fair! Here's a look at the many 4-H activities at the 2022 Super Fair, and what several 4-H'ers said was their favorite part of the fair!

4-H youth show their dairy and pygmy goats. In the showmanship classes, 4-H’ers are judged on their ability to handle and present their animal. Showmen are divided into classes based on age. In breed classes, the animals are evaluated on their conformation (skeletal and muscular structures) desirable for their breed  The Lancaster County Super Fair is brought to you by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about @SuperFairLNK at http://SuperFair.org  In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. #4HGrowsHere  

The 4-H Western Horse Show 3 includes Western Bareback Equitation, Western Pleasure Ponies. These classes showcase the horse’s movement and ability, as well as the exhibitor’s horsemanship. Stock horses are typically used, with western attire and tack.   The Lancaster County Super Fair is brought to you by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about @SuperFairLNK at http://SuperFair.org  In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. #4HGrowsHere  

In the first part of the show, Obedience and Showmanship classes run at the same time in side-by-side show rings. In obedience, exhibitors are judged on how well their dog responds to commands. Classes range from beginning level (in which dogs must be shown on leash) up to advanced levels (in which dogs are shown without a leash). There are also team obedience classes. In showmanship, youth are judged on their dog handling abilities. 4-H'ers are divided into classes based on age, plus a class for handlers and dogs who have previously won a purple in senior showmanship. Following Obedience/Showmanship will be a Pet Class for 4-H members showing a dog for the first time at the Lancaster County Super Fair, a Costume Contest and a Creative Kennel Contest. The last part of the show will be Agility classes. In agility, 4-H youth lead their dogs through obstacles, jumps and tunnels. Classes range from beginning level (6 obstacles with dog on a leash) to trophy level (18-20 obstacles with dog off leash). Hurdle heights are based on dog height. The Lancaster County Super Fair is brought to you by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about @SuperFairLNK at http://SuperFair.org In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. #4HGrowsHere

In the showmanship classes, youth are judged on their ability to handle and present their beef cattle. Exhibitors  are divided into classes based on age. Showmen may choose to show market or breeding beef. In the breeding classes, heifers are evaluated on their conformation (skeletal and muscular structures) desirable for their breed. Lancaster County Born and Raised market and breeding classes are for beef cattle born and raised on Lancaster County land.  The Lancaster County Super Fair is brought to you by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about @SuperFairLNK at http://SuperFair.org  In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. #4HGrowsHere

In the showmanship classes, youth are judged on their ability to handle and present their swine. Youth are divided into classes based on age. Showmen may show with a market swine or breeding gilt. In the rest of the classes, the swine are evaluated on their conformation (skeletal and muscular structures). Many exhibitors are members of the 4-H Pick-a-Pig club which gives urban and rural youth who don’t live on farms the opportunity to help raise and show a pig.  The Lancaster County Super Fair is brought to you by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about @SuperFairLNK at http://SuperFair.org  In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. #4HGrowsHere

4-H and FFA youth show their meat (boer) goats. In the showmanship classes, youth are judged on their ability to handle and present their goat. Showmen are divided into classes based on age. In breed classes, the goats are evaluated on their conformation (skeletal and muscular structures) desirable for their breed. Lancaster County Born and Raised market class is for meat goats born and raised on Lancaster County land.  The Lancaster County SuperFair is brought to you by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about @SuperFairLNK at http://SuperFair.org  In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. #4HGrowsHere

4-H and FFA youth show their sheep. In the showmanship classes, youth are judged on their ability to handle and present their sheep. Showmen are divided into classes based on age. In breed classes, the sheep are evaluated on their conformation (skeletal and muscular structures) desirable for their breed. Lancaster County Born and Raised market class is for sheep born and raised on Lancaster County land. A special needs showmanship class for the Unified Showing 4-H club is now in its third year. The Lancaster County Super Fair is brought to you by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about @SuperFairLNK at http://SuperFair.org In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. #4HGrowsHere