The Nebraska 4-H Program completed a statewide survey to identify educational priorities. Based on the feedback, the priorities will focus on agricultural literacy, 4-H science, and career and college readiness. The program will educate youth about agriculture, energy, the environment, and developing leadership and healthy living skills. Nebraska 4-H is open to all youth ages 9-19 and aims to provide fun, family involvement, and lifelong benefits through cutting edge learning and community engagement.
3. The Nebraska 4-H Program
recently completed a statewide
survey of Nebraskans.
Based on feedback, the
educational priorities for 4-H in
our state will be focused on the
following areas:
4. Agricultural Literacy
Nebraska 4-H ensures that
Nebraska youth have a
appreciation of Nebraska’s
knowledge and appreciation
largest industry
of Nebraska’s largest industry.
5. 4-H Science
Nebraska 4-H develops
science interests,
skills, and abilities in
agriculture, energy,
stewardship, and
environmental
the areas of
agriculture, energy,
technology.
environmental
stewardship, and
technology. It helps
6. Career Development &
College Readiness
Nebraska 4-H
prepares youth
to make
informed
decisions about
greater
their college
persistence in
and career path
and
7. Citizenship &
Leadership
commitment to their
Nebraska 4-H fosters youth’s
futurecommunities
commitment leaders.
to their
communities and grows future
leaders.
8. Healthy Living
Nebraska 4-H educates youth
about how to make
healthy and safe decisions
healthy and safe decisions in
their daily lives.
19. Extension is a Division of the Institute of
Agriculture and Natural Resources at the
University of Nebraska–Lincoln cooperating with
the Counties and the United States Department of
Agriculture.
The 4-H Youth Development program abides with
the nondiscrimination policies of the University of
Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States
Department of Agriculture.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln