Saline County - Nebraska Extension

06/23/2026

Workshop opportunity for those interested. Workshop will be in Beatrice but please call the Johnson Office to Register! Contact information is on the flyer!

06/20/2026

!!Parents and Exhibitors!!

DNA for the Aksarben Stock Show closes in ONE WEEK! Friday June 26th is the last day to order DNA envelopes. All DNA coming back to us must be postmarked by July 1st. Good luck and make sure you get those orders in. We will see you all in September!

06/18/2026

The Saline County Extension Office will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth and will reopen Monday, June 22nd.

If you need assistance, please call 402-821-2151 and leave a message. We will return your call as soon as possible. You may also email us at [email protected]

Thank you for your understanding!

06/18/2026

Here is a great opportunity for 4-H Rabbit Exhibitors to have hands-on learning! Contact Seward County Extension!

🐰Calling all 4-H rabbit exhibitors...we've added a pop-up workshop! Let us know if you'd like to register.

06/17/2026

What a great day of competitions the Nebraska 4-H Premier Communication Events!

Congratulations to the girls on their outstanding achievements:

🎉 Lena
• Champion Intermediate Prepared Speech
• 2nd Place Intermediate Video Communications
• Purple Ribbon for her Intermediate PSA

🎉 Della
• Top 5 Junior Prepared Speech (PCE does not rank the Junior Division)
• Purple Ribbon for her Junior PSA

This year's PCE saw a 13% increase in participation, making the competition even stronger. We are so proud of their hard work, preparation, and accomplishments. It was a fantastic day representing Saline County 4-H!

06/15/2026

🚨 June 15 Deadline is TODAY! 🚨

Don't forget to complete and submit all required County Fair and State Fair paperwork before the end of the day!

✅ 4-H Enrollment- https://v2.4honline.com/ #/user/sign-in
✅ Online Fair Entries- https://salineco.fairwire.com/
✅ Animal ID Cards (due to the office by 4:30 p.m.)
✅ YQCA Certificates (due to the office by 4:30 p.m.)
✅ T-Shirt Orders (due to the office by 4:30pm)
* REMINDER! Animal exhibitors, trap shoot members, and any members who completed enrollment by May 1 will receive a shirt. No order is required unless additional shirts are wanted
✅ State Fair Livestock Nominations- https://showstockmgr.com/
✅ Livestock DNA Envelopes (due to the office by 4:30 p.m.)

If you haven't finished these items yet, now is the time! Contact the office if you have any questions.

06/13/2026

MONDAY IS DEADLINE DAY!

For ALL 4-H and FFA Saline County Fair exhibitors!

🍀4honline enrollment or FFA chapter roster🦉
🍀online entries - select county fair classes
🍀livestock and animal ID forms
🍀T-shirt orders

There is a Dropbox available by the south door of the Extension Office. Be sure to push items all the way through so everything drops inside the building!

The June 15 deadline is almost here! Make sure you complete all required County Fair paperwork, registrations, and entries!

Visit the Saline County Fair Resources page for a checklist of requirements.
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/saline/4-h/saline-county-fair-resources/

A reminder that all needed linked websites and instructions are also on our Saline County Fair Resources Page 🎡🍀

06/10/2026

Interested in virtual fencing? A new multi-state project will provide financial assistance for producers interested in adopting virtual fencing technology. Complete the interest form for updates and enrollment information: https://beef.unl.edu/nebraska-producers-interested-virtual-fencing-new-cost-share-opportunity-coming-soon/

06/10/2026

🚨 REMINDER! TODAY is the LAST DAY to register for our 4-H Clover Day Summer Workshop! ☀️🍀

Scan the QR code to register for the appropriate age division:

🌟 Morning Session – Clover Kids
Ages 5–7 (as of January 1, 2026)

🌟 Afternoon Session – 4-H Members
Ages 8–18 (as of January 1, 2026)

Participants will complete four projects that will be ready to exhibit at the Saline County Fair! 🎨🧵🌱

💲 Registration Fee: $30
(All project materials are included.)

Don't miss this fun, hands-on day of learning and creativity—register before the deadline ends today!

Register for the 4-H Clover Day Summer Workshop!

Scan the QR code to register in the appropriate age division. Two sessions will be held; morning session for Clover Kids (ages 5-7 as of Jan. 1, 2026) and afternoon session for 4-Hers (ages 8-18 as of Jan. 1, 2026).

Participants will complete four projects that are ready to exhibit at the Saline County Fair!
$30 to register (all materials will be provided for the projects)
June 10th deadline to register

06/08/2026

⏰ Only 7 days left! ⏰

The June 15 deadline is almost here! Make sure you complete all required County Fair paperwork, registrations, and entries before time runs out.

Visit the Saline County Fair Resources page for a checklist of requirements. https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/saline/4-h/saline-county-fair-resources/

A reminder that all needed linked websites and instructions are also on our Saline County Fair Resources Page

Don't wait until the last minute—we're looking forward to seeing everyone's hard work at the fair! 🎡🐄🍀