4-H & Nebraska Extension in Hamilton Co.

06/12/2026

Livestock families, this is your reminder!

All YQCA certificates, Animal ID sheets, DNA envelopes (for State Fair only), and livestock nominations(State Fair only) are due to the Extension office June 15 by 5:00 p.m. Let's get those last-minute forms submitted! If you have any question please contact our office!

06/10/2026

⏰ Don't wait—4-H enrollment is due JUNE 15!

If you plan to exhibit projects at the fair, you must be enrolled in 4-H by June 15 to be eligible to participate.

🌟 Join 4-H and explore opportunities in leadership, STEM, livestock, arts, photography, and so much more. Build skills, make friends, and showcase your hard work at the fair!

💻 Enroll online today before the deadline.

www.4honline.com

06/10/2026

🚨 LAST CALL FOR HAMILTON COUNTY 4-H EXHIBITOR T-SHIRTS! 🚨

The deadline to order your 2026 Hamilton County 4-H Exhibitor T-Shirt is TODAY at 12:00 p.m. (Noon)!

Don't miss your chance to receive this year's exhibitor shirt. Remember, new for 2026, exhibitor shirts will only be ordered every other year, so families are encouraged to save their shirts to wear again next year.

✔ Must be enrolled in Hamilton County 4-H
✔ Must be planning to exhibit at the 2026 Hamilton County Fair

Need the order form? Check your email - an email was sent out this morning with the link!

A special thank you to the Hamilton County Farm Bureau and Hamilton County Corn Growers for sponsoring this year's exhibitor shirts!

06/04/2026

DO NOT FORGET UPCOMING DEADLINES FOR THE 2026 HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR!

T-Shirt sign up for exhibitors are DUE JUNE 10th BY 5 p.m.!!

YQCA, Animal ID sheets, DNA Envelopes, 4-H Enrollment, and State Fair Nominations are DUE TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE ON JUNE 15th BY 5 p.m.!!!!

06/03/2026

📚☀️ Summer Library Fun is Here! ☀️📚

Join us at Hampton Public School, every Tuesday in June for "Reading Through Our Senses" from 10:00–11:00 AM!

Each week features a story, discussion, activities, and prizes!

🦴 Summer NE Extension Program
This year's theme is "Unearth a Story"—exploring bones, fossils, and more!

📅 June 2, 9, 16 & 23
⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM

Reading through our senses with Hampton Library

👀 June 2 – Sight
🎵 June 9 – Sound
🍓 June 16 – Taste
🤲 June 23 – Touch
🌸 June 30 – Smell

🎉 Weekly prizes for participants!

We can't wait to read, learn, and explore with you this summer! 🌞📖

06/03/2026

June 2026 Newsletter

06/02/2026

🎉 A big congratulations to our Hamilton County Team and Merrick County Team! You all did an amazing job, and we are so proud of you! 👏💚

05/27/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Please come on down to Pinnacle Bank for an amazing burger and support the youth of Hamilton County 4-H!!!

05/26/2026

Don't forget to get signed up for your 2026-27 Hamilton County 4-H Exhibitor t-shirt!

⚠️ NEW IN 2026 ⚠️
Exhibitor t-shirts will now be ordered every other year. Families are encouraged to save shirts to wear again the following year. A limited quantity of extra shirts will be available during alternate (odd-numbered) years while supplies last for new members or those needing a different size - a new order form will not be published.

🕛 Order Deadline: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

📧 The order link has been emailed directly to enrolled Hamilton County 4-H families. Please check your email for the form link.

✅ Youth must be enrolled in Hamilton County 4-H and planning to exhibit at the 2026 Hamilton County Fair.

🚨Time to order your 2026 Hamilton County 4-H Exhibitor T-Shirt!🚨

Thanks to the generous support of Hamilton County Farm Bureau and the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association, exhibitor t-shirts are FREE for Hamilton County 4-H members planning to exhibit at the 2026 Hamilton County Fair! 💜🍀

⚠️ NEW IN 2026 ⚠️
Exhibitor t-shirts will now be ordered every other year. Families are encouraged to save shirts to wear again the following year. A limited quantity of extra shirts will be available during alternate (odd-numbered) years while supplies last for new members or those needing a different size - a new order form will not be published.

🕛 Order Deadline: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

📧 The order link has been emailed directly to enrolled Hamilton County 4-H families. Please check your email for the form link.

✅ Youth must be enrolled in Hamilton County 4-H and planning to exhibit at the 2026 Hamilton County Fair.

Don’t wait until the last minute to place your order! 🍀

05/25/2026