Youth and Youth Activities

Engaging Youth in Crop Production

Crop and Plant Science Facts

• Dig into some interesting facts about Nebraska crops.
• Learn how crops grow and factors that affect them.

Activities

Learn the science behind crops issues and how crop science relates to careers, through fun activities!

• Be savvy on crop growth, diseases, insects and weeds.
• Just have some fun and test your knowledge with interactive games.
• Learn about exciting career opportunities related to crop and plant science. The University of Nebraska offers great majors for anyone interested in anything plants. Check it out!

4-H and FFA Crop Projects

New Opportunity: 2022 Special Agronomy Project - Broomcorn Sorghum

Check out all the opportunities to learn through hands-on projects and workshops on:

• plant sciences,
• crop production,
• range management,
• entomology,
• Crop Science Investigation - integrated pest management.

Pick some of your own interesting projects and enter your project in your local county or state fair!

• 4-H Pick-a-Project Guide
• 4-H Crop Curriculum (ISU link)     
• Nebraska 4-H Crop Production Sheet (for county & state fair crop projects)
  
• 4-H Range Management Curriculum
• 4-H Insectigator Curriculum
• 4-H Horticulture Curriculum
• 4-H Plant Science Contests
• Teaching Activities and Resources

Encourage youth to think more about agricultural careers with the help of educational resources for:

• 4-H Leaders
• Ag Teachers
• Extension Personnel
• Interested Parents/ Mentors

Discover Entomology Brochure

For more information on degree programs in agronomy or other plant science related careers:

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. See information and degree requirements.
• The College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) offers 28 programs of study and two pre-professional programs in agriculture.