1. Washington County 4-H Calendar
2. Washington County 4-H Family Livestock Judging Contest
3. 4-H Enrollment is Open - Deadline is June 15
4. YQCA Certification - Due on June 15
5. Fremont 4-H Expo King and Queen Applications - Due on June 15
6. 2021 Washington County Fair - Fairbooks are here!
7. WCF Sign-ups Are Open (Booth, Pizza Stand, Pancake Feed, Volunteers)
8. June Spotlight on 4-H
9. 2021 District Horse Shows
10. Virtual and At-Home Learning Opportunities
11. Other Statewide Events and Resources

*NEW OR UPDATED INFORMATION IS BOLDED!

June 13...........................................Washington County 4-H Family Livestock Judging Contest

June 15**************4-H Enrollment/Animal ID/YQCA Deadline************************

June 28 & 29...........................................PASE & Life Challenge Contests, East Campus-Lincoln

June 30...................................................State Public Speaking Contest, East Campus-Lincoln

July 8......................................................Pre-Entry Due for Washington County Fair

July 30 - August 4, 2021........................2021 Washington County Fair

Did you know that you can find the Washington County 4-H Calendar on our webpage? View just the month or download and print the whole program year!

Visit https://go.unl.edu/washingtoncounty4hcalendar to view. As dates/events continue to be added we will update the calendar. The webpage will show the most recent date that the program calendar was updated!

Nebraska 4-HOnline Enrollment Link: https://ne.4honline.com/Login.aspx?403D4050364539525371705375593D

Please note that the 4-H project history has been cleared and you must enter the project name and the number of years you have participated in it. You will find your history by going into your Family Account and choosing Member Reports.

You might also notice that the Virtual Robotics project shows up in the project history but has been removed this year as the curriculum is no longer available.

YQCA (Youth for Quality Care of Animals) certification must be completed by June 15, 2021 for all youth who plan to exhibit a beef, dairy, goat, hog, sheep, poultry or rabbit animal in 4-H this year. You can visit www.yqca.org to complete your certification. You will need to use your 4-HOnline user name and password to start the process. IMPORTANT—you must have completed your 2021 4-H Enrollment to begin your YQCA process. Remember you will need to send a copy of your certificate to the office to verify you have completed your YQCA certification for 2021! The perfect winter activity is completing your YQCA early!

Any boy or girl interested in becoming a Fremont 4-H Expo King or Queen Candidate should complete the application and submit to the Fremont 4-H Expo Board no later than June 15, 2021. If selected as a candidate interviews will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2021 or Tuesday, July 6, 2o21. Applications can be found by going to https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dodge/2021%204-H%20Expo%20King%20Queen%20Application.pdf. Applications are to be submitted no later than June 15th by e-mail to jamiepoppe16@gmail.com.

It takes several people to ensure that the 4-H portion of the Washington County Fair runs smoothly. Consider volunteering for one of the many opportunities available. Opportunities include; Static and Contest help, Pancake Feed help, Pizza Stand help or volunteer to lead the morning Meet Me at the Flagpole. All are good opportunities for both adults and youth to directly be involved at the fair and learn more about the 4-H Program by being at the forefront of a large event. Sign ups and more information can be found at https://go.unl.edu/wcfsignups

Questions can be directed to Jaki at jaki.zahourek@unl.edu or by calling the Extension Office by 402-426-9455.

You'll find the June spotlight newsletter at: https://www.smore.com/73w9z

Looking for educational resources you can use from home? We've got you covered! 😉

Living Room Learning is back for summer 2021, and it’s a plus for everyone! Meet us in the kitchen on Wednesday, June 9th for Food+Science. Nebraska Extension Food, Nutrition & Health professionals will lead youth through an easy, microwavable food creation and a science experience using their favorite snacks. Participants will also get a chance to learn from a food scientist and create two projects to enter into the county fair! Pre-register at 4h.unl.edu/living-room-learning.

Online Insect ID Contest

The second annual online Insect ID Contest opens on June 4th! The contest is open to all youth regardless of enrollment and adults including parents, alumni, and volunteers. The contest will be available from Friday, June 4 through Monday, June 21, 2021. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/oiic.

Online Horticulture Judging Contest

The annual online Horticulture Judging Contest opens on June 4th! The contest is open to all youth regardless of enrollment and adults including parents, alumni, and volunteers. The contest will be available from 8:00 am CT on Friday, June 4 through 8:00 am CT on Monday, June 21, 2021. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/ohjc.

4-H Youth Leadership Conference

Don’t miss your chance to experience the 2021 4-H Youth Leadership Conference! Register by June 1 at go.unl.edu/ylc2021.

Photography Showcase

Calling all 4-H photographers! Submit your photos for a chance to be showcased by Nebraska 4-H! Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/photo-showcase.

Livestock Achievement Program

We’re excited to announce the NEW Livestock Achievement Program. This opportunity is design to promote all educational aspects of the 4-H livestock projects including selection, production, leadership, and exhibition by recognizing youth striving to improve in their livestock project knowledge and leadership. The program recognizes intermediate and senior Members of Excellence across all 4-H livestock project areas, including beef, sheep, meat goat, swine, dairy cattle, dairy goat, rabbit, and poultry. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/livestock-achievement-program.

• Cat Club - https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/cat-club
  

• Dog Showmanship Video Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?reload=9&list=PL579hRei5D7xwKTqpe8kJw0GnfKK4x8l4
• Virtual Dog Club - https://4h.unl.edu/virtual-dog-club
• Companion Rabbit Science Online Course - https://4h.unl.edu/companion-rabbit-science

• Companion Animal Workshop - https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal-judges-workshop