Merrick County, Nebraska: Farm & Ranch Directory
4 farm and ranch listings in Merrick County, Nebraska, grouped by category below.
Events in Merrick County
- Merrick County Fair
The Merrick County Fair is held each year in Central City at Merrick County Fairgrounds; the most recent dates were August 1-5, 2026. Includes 4-H and FFA exhibits and junior livestock shows. Located at 1784 Fairgrounds Rd, Central City.
1784 Fairgrounds Rd, Central City, NE 68826 Official event details - Merrick County 4-H and FFA Horse Show
Opening-day horse show for 4-H and FFA members at the Central City fairgrounds, held the Saturday before the rest of fair week. Held each year; the most recent show was August 1, 2026.
1784 Fairgrounds Road, Central City, NE 68826 Official event details
Agribusiness in Merrick County
- AKRS Equipment - Central City
Farmers around Central City in Merrick County buy and service John Deere machinery at the AKRS Equipment branch there.
Central City, NE Website
Organizations in Merrick County
- Nebraska Extension in Merrick County
The Central City office of Nebraska Extension covers Merrick County, with 4-H youth programs, crop and livestock help and community education.
Central City, NE
Helpful Guides for Merrick County
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Nebraska
What Nebraska Extension offices do for farmers, ranchers and 4-H families: pesticide and chemigation training, on-farm research, equipment checkout, 4-H enrollment, YQCA and fair paperwork, and how to reach your county office.
- Nebraska County Fairs
How Nebraska county fairs work: open class, 4-H and FFA divisions, June 15 enrollment, YQCA and animal ID, entry deadlines, premiums, ribbons, and how county purple ribbons lead to the Nebraska State Fair.
- Nebraska 4-H Events and Contests
Guide to Nebraska 4-H events and contests: State Fair entries and deadlines, horse show, communication events, livestock programs, shooting sports and who can enter.