4-H News

District 4-H Newsletters

September 2026
May 2026
April 2026
March 2026
February 2026
December-January 2026
November 2025
October 2025

June & July Newsletters are published in the local offices. Check local pages for these newsletters.

Upcoming Events

2026 State Fair - September 11-20

Exhibits are due to your office by check with your local office.
Exhibits will be available for pick up at the Extension Office after Sept 22.
State Fair Exhibit Eligibility Information
Check State Fair Results here

4-H Record Book Judging

Score sheet
Record Book Judging Guide
Project Records, Personal Page, Permanent Record & Pin Applications can be found by clicking here.

National 4-H Week

October 4-10, 2026

48 Hours of 4-H

October 10-11, 2026
Will your club participate in a 48 Hours of 4-H service project?

Enrollment

4-H Enrollment - Begins October 1

All returning members and volunteers should re-enroll by November 1. The re-enrollment policy with consequences for late enrollment is in effect. Please be sure to maintain your information in your 4-H online account (phone, email, address and project changes).

4-H Achievement Events 2026

Jackson Co. - November 1 at NE KS Heritage Complex, Holton - 3:00 PM
Jefferson Co. - November 7 at Oskaloosa High School, Oskaloosa - 6:00 PM
Nemaha Co. - November 24 at Nemaha Community Building, Seneca - 6:30 PM

What Has Happened

2026 County Fair Information

Fair Dates - for more information click on the fair link
Jackson Co. Fair - July 13-17, Carnival July 14-18 in Holton
Jefferson Co. Fair - July 27-30 in Valley Falls
Nemaha Co. Fair - July 23-27 in Seneca

Add/Drop Projects

Deadline is May 1 - need help? click here

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals Training (YQCA)

This training is required for beef, bucket calf, dairy, goats, sheep, swine and market poultry & rabbits exhibitors. Certification must be completed by May 1. You must use the following link to register for the face to face trainings or to take the online training: https://yqcaprogram.org/

2026 YQCA List
YQCA Information | Video Overview
State Show requirements & information

YQCA Help Guides
Training
Test-Out (12 & 15 Year Olds Only)

4-H Club Days

February 28 - Jackson County & Nemaha County at Jackson Heights
March 7 - Jefferson County at JCN School

Click here for club day resources

Regional Club Day

March 21 - Regional Club Day in Atchison