Cass County 4-H Friday News Blast!
June 8, 2018
Rabbit Tattooing
Herbs workshop - change of date
Next Friday is Livestock ID deadline DUE DATE!!!
- Identification sheets and tags/tattoos for livestock (Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Goats, Rabbits, and Horses) Identification sheets (click here) can be printed from our website. Ear tags should be purchased from the Extension Office, $2.00 each. Scrapie tags may be purchased on-line. (click here)
- YQCA certificates to the office - log on to yqcq.org to print your certificate (click here)
- DNA envelopes for State Fair and Aksarben
- Premises ID numbers
- Dogs and cats do not need ID sheets, but all dogs and cats do need up-to-date vaccination papers to present to the superintendents at the County Fair.
Next Week's 4-H Workshops ...
Wednesday, June 13 ... 4-H Portfolios 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Thursday, June 14 ... 3D Printing - 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Thursday, June 14 ... Rabbit Showmanship - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in Otoe County (bring your rabbit)
Friday, June 15 ... Poultry Judging - 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Click here for Workshop Flyer to see what is coming up the following week.
Why Summer 4-H Workshops?
There are many reasons! · Learn a new life skill · Gain knowledge · Make something to exhibit at the fair · Experience new things · Meet and make new friends · Enjoy old friends · Practice, under the guidance of talented adults who care about kids · Have fun · Do something worthwhile · Make yourself proud!
There is a great variety of workshops this year. Take a close look. Check your calendar. Sign up for the ones you can!
Fair Books
The Open Class Fairbook has been printed. You can pick up a copy at some local businesses around the county, and we have a few here at the Extension Office.
4-H Fundraising Opportunity
Aksarben Updates
NEW UPDATE: Feeder calf nominations no longer will require DNA for AKSARBEN. Feeder Calf nominations will only require an EID tag and an online nomination in the database.
NEW UPDATE: Animals exhibited as either breeding or market at State Fair will now be able to switch divisions at AKSARBEN.
NEW UPDATE: AKSARBEN horse nominations will require an online nomination with picture upload for their June 15 deadline.
NEW UPDATE: AKSARBEN will not be holding a Dairy Cattle, Rabbit or Broiler show in 2018.
NEW UPDATE: Animals exhibited in either 4-H or FFA at State Fair are now eligible at AKSARBEN.
KUDOS to Dylan Vanderheiden!
We are very proud of Dylan!
KUDOS to the team!
4-H Calendar Reminders for May 2018
4-H Summer Workshops (updated copy)
Updates on all progress shows, clinics and events click here
June 11 - Extension Board Meeting
June 11-13 - #6 "Community Service" Workshop days
June 12 - Rabbit Tattooing Day at the Extension Office
June 13 - #7 "4-H Portfolios" Workshop
June 14 - #8 "3D Printing" Workshop
June 14 - #9 "Rabbit Showmanship" Workshop
June 15 - State deadline to add or drop 4-H projects in 4HOnline
June 15 - Deadline for Livestock ID Sheets and Premises ID#
June 15 - Deadline for Livestock DNA envelopes & ID Sheets for State Fair and Aksarben
June 15 - #2 "Poultry Judging" Workshop
June 18 - #10 "Branching Out" Workshop
June 21 - #11 "Animal Ecosystems" Workshops
June 21 - #12 "Code Camp"
June 22 - #2 Poultry Judging Workshop
June 23 - Bridle and Saddle 4-H & Open Horse Show
June 25-26 - PACE and Life Challenge at UNL
June 27 - #13 "Herbs Workshop"
June 29-30 - #14 "Tractor Safety" Certification Workshop
June 29 - 4-H Family Event ... 1st Annual Nature Night Walk
July 15 - Pre-entry deadlines for Livestock for County Fair
August 4 - Clean-up day at the fairgrounds
OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF 4-H IN AND AROUND CASS COUNTY ...
Pesticide, Fertilizer and Noxious Weed Newsletter ... Summer 2018 issue
Lawns Hit Hard by Ascochyta Blight ... June 5, 2018
Hoop Barn Tour - Cass/Otoe Cattlemen ... Friday, June 8, 2018 call Rod Keil at 402-297-9321
Silage for Beef Cattle 2018 Conference ... June 14
Hort Update for May 2018... by Nebraska Extension
AgLine Newsletter from Nemaha County
Check for more on our website at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/agriculture-news/
Nebraska Extension Cass County
Brett Kreifels, Extension Educator & Unit Leader,
Tracy Ensor, Extension Assistant, tracy.ensor@unl.edu
Sondra Buell, Office Manager, sondra.buell@unl.edu
General Mailbox, cass-county@unl.edu
Email: cass-county@unl.edu
Website: www.cass.unl.edu
Location: 8400 144th Street, Weeping Water, NE, 68463
Phone: 402-267-2205
Facebook: facebook.com/UniversityofNebraskaLincolnExtensionCassCounty
Twitter: @UNLCassCounty