Nebraska Extension - Clay County

06/14/2026

Fairground Clean up taking place this afternoon! Amazing turn out and lots of hard workers! Thanks to everyone…..one step closer to fair!

06/12/2026

🔔4-H Families, Don't Forget! 🔔

The deadline for 4-H paperwork is quickly approaching. ALL YQCA certificates, Animal ID sheets, pre-entry sheets for static, DNA envelopes and livestock nominations (this is only for those who plan on showing livestock at the State Fair) MUST be turned into the Clay County Extension Office or emailed to us by June 15th at 4:00pm!!

📌 4-H T-shirts are also ready to be picked up at the office! 📌

Now is the PERFECT time to double-check your records and make sure everything is submitted before the deadline. We want to help you avoid last minute-stress and be ready for the fair!

Questions? Give us a call, our number is (402)-762-3644 - we're more than happy to help you out!

✅YQCA Certificates
✅Animal ID and Static Pre-Entries
✅DNA Envelopes (State Fair exhibitors only)
✅Livestock Nominations (State Fair exhibitors only)
👕4-H T-Shirt Pickup

⏰Deadline - June 15th at 4:00pm!

‼️ATTENTION - We will NOT be accepting ANY late entries!!!! ‼️

06/11/2026

Clay County Fairground Clean up Day will be this Sunday from
2-4pm. All
4-H families are encouraged to help out!

Send a message to learn more

06/11/2026

Seed Tape Fun! Create seed tape by carefully placing seeds on paper towels. The simple panting activity builds fine motor skills while teaching children how to seeds need space to care and grow.

Book Suggestion: A Seed Grows by Antoinette Portis pairs perfectly with planting together.

Download the guide at - go.unl.edu/lgo_seed

06/08/2026

We are ONE month from the Clay County Fair!!!!!

06/08/2026

Happy National Dairy Month!! Nebraska Extension's Dairy Team is a valuable resource for science-based information and programs for Nebraska's dairy industry.

https://dairy.unl.edu/dairy-team/

06/04/2026

Dig Into Soil! Scoop, sprinkle, and explore soil layers to discover what lives underground. You will use your senses to compare textures, colors, and materials while learning how soil supports life.

Book Suggestion: Dirt: The Scoop on Soil by Natalie Rosinsky helps children understand why soil matters.

Download the guide at - go.unl.edu/lgo_soil

05/29/2026

Registrations are open!! Join us in Davenport for a full day of sessions around irrigation, soil, and nitrogen management! Sign-up today!

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Switching from one activity to another can be tough for kids and the adults supporting them. In this webinar, we’ll dive into practical strategies to make transitions smoother and build effective routines that help children thrive.
Register for this on-demand class: go.unl.edu/transitions