Adams County 4-H Newsletter
August, 2023 Issue
In this Issue
- Note from the Extension Office
- Leaders & Parents Corner
- 4-H Council
- Youth Information
- Project Information
- 4-H Calendar
A Note from the Extension Office
Summer is almost over! Vacations have come and gone; we are now getting ready for back-to-school time. County Fairs are in the books, and the Nebraska State Fair is just around the corner. FYI, October starts a new 4-H year!
The staff at the Adams County Extension Office want to Thank the following:
· Youth for participating and making the 4-H program and fair worthwhile.
· Superintendents and assistants for all their hard work and time.
· Leaders, parents, and grandparents for assisting our youth to get them ready for fair.
· Volunteers for their time and belief in the program.
· Judges for their constructive criticism to help our youth learn & improve for next year.
· 4-H Foundation for organizing and supporting the Livestock Auction.
· All businesses that contributed to the Livestock Auction.
· 4-H Council for their guidance throughout the year.
· Ag. Society for working with us and supporting the 4-H program.
· Community for giving donations and supporting the program.
· Summer Interns at the Extension Office: “Thanks for all your help and assistance, Elli Marker & Jaden Russell.
Remember to send Thank-You's
Please remember to send your special thank you notes. Some of the people that you may need to thank are the Ag. Society members, Fairgrounds Staff, Morrison Enterprises & Julie’s Xpressions (ribbons), Adams County 4-H Foundation, your leaders and your parents (who are always supportive of you and your adventures).
Reminder!
We still have auction certificates that need to be picked up and delivered to the business that supported you in the auction. This needs to be done so the business know that they are appreciated and will support 4-Hers in upcoming years.
Extension Office Closed
- September 4th for Labor Day
Leaders & Parents Corner
Ways to Communicate with us!
Communication Tool: Remind App
Adams County 4-H would like to improve our communication and outreach with our 4-H families, volunteers, and partners. Therefore, we invite you to join Adams County 4-H in the Remind App! https://www.remind.com/join/adamsco4h Join today and be caught up on everything happening. Already have the Remind App? Look up for the Class Code: @adamsco4h
Checkout the Facebook Page
Follow our 4-H Facebook Page that allows us to focus on 4-H content focused for our 4-H families. You may review it at: https://www.facebook.com/AdamsCo4H
We still have the UNL Extension in Adams County Facebook page for all the Adams County Extension information.
Junior Leader News
Please note NO Meeting in August or September.
“All Aboard the LeaderSHIP” The Adams County 4-H Junior Leaders re-organizational meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on October 1, 2023. The meeting will be held at the Adams County Extension Office. Anyone is welcome to join the Junior Leader’s Club that is 12 by January 1, 2024, or older. You must be an active member of the Adams County 4-H program by being a member of an organized 4-H club or an independent member. Junior Leaders do a lot of fun, learning and leadership activities, this year the focus will be on the “new” pilot program for Wish of a Lifetime partnering with elderly adults. Some of the Jr. Leader activities are: pancake feed and food booth at the county fair, along with helping members and younger 4-H’ers with 4-H projects and being positive role model for younger 4-H’ers. Bring a friend and make new friends. Also, you are eligible to earn a scholarship. If you have any questions, please contact Julie at the Adams County Extension Office (402-461-7209).
Save the dates for 2024 Adams County Fair July 17 - 21
4-H Council
Sept Agenda & Happenings
As we reflect on the past year and summer, we would like you to join us in reflecting by completing a 2023 4-H Adams County Fair Review survey. Please utilize this form (https://forms.gle/XT4eTzXLBzusfU2v6) to share your thoughts and rank your experience. We ask that you complete the survey by 8:30 am on Thursday, September 7th.
Youth Information
Results from Adams County Fair
Watch the Adams County Website they will be posted soon!
Awards and Recognitions
Let's start thinking about Achievement Applications and Golden Clover Applications! They are due Monday, October 2nd by 5:00 PM.
Adams/Webster Citizenship Washington Focus Trip
It is time to start filling our bus (or plane) for the 2025 CWF Experience! Youth can sign up now with their intent to attend the 2025, 2028, and 2031 CWF Experience. Register today by completing the ‘CWF Participant Form’ and get the correspondence and information regarding fundraising, decision making (bus or plane), and more! While exact dates for 2025 and beyond cannot be finalized, we would be gone about 10 to 14 days with 5 of that at the National 4-H Center. I would encourage families to save from after Memorial Day to the first two full weeks of June open. A final ‘Commitment MoU” CWF Form will be completed leading up to the year trip.
Start the conversation now with your family to attend as a 15 – 18 year old:
- CWF 2025 = Current Age is 13 to 16
- CWF 2028 = Current Age is 10 to 13
- CWF 2031 = Current Age is 7 to 10
Contact Twila for the ‘CWF Participant Form’ to show your intent today! Fundraising plans are in movement and will be announced soon!
Contact Beth or Twila for questions or learning more about the experience.
More 4-H Opportunities
Keep current with statewide opportunities posted on Facebook at https://facebook.com/Nebraska4H
Keep current with local opportunities posted on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AdamsCo4H
Project Information
Questions about Projects?
There are project manuals available for almost every 4-H project. These written manuals provide hands on lessons & ideas to help youth acquire new skills and knowledge. The manuals are not required, but can be very helpful. Manuals may be purchased at the Extension office or directly through UNL Marketplace or National Shop 4-H
Shooting Sports
Always looking for Volunteers and Instructors!
Adams County Shooting Sports Program is in need of Instructors for next year! If you are interested please contact Julie at the Adams County Extension Office.
Floriculture, Horticulture & Plant Science
Agronomy Projects
As crop harvest approaches, don't forget now is the time to consider creating an agronomy exhibit that you may show at next year’s fair. These projects provide an excellent opportunity to learn the requirements in producing a crop. If you or someone in your family raised a field crop this year, simply sit down and create a two-page report about the procedures required to grow the crop. Then fill a gallon container of the grain or select ten grain ears, (corn or milo), for display and you are done. Stop by or call the Adams County Extension Office if you would like more information on these projects.
Largest Ear of Corn Contest
We plan to continue this contest, with sponsorship of a cash prize to the winners. If a 4-H’er grew a corn crop or helped a member of their immediate family grow a corn crop this year, then you can exhibit a collection of ten corn ears at the 2024 Adams County Fair. The contest will have two classes, one for yellow corn and one for white corn. Call the Extension Office if you would like more information about this contest.
Livestock
Bringing your Static Exhibits to the Adams County Office
Your exhibit was selected to represent Adams County at the 2023 Nebraska State Fair. Now what?
Your exhibit should meet all of the following requirements:
- Delivered to the Extension Office (2975 S. Baltimore) on Tuesday, August 22nd from 7:30 AM until 6:00 PM. The Extension Staff will enter your exhibit at the State Fair on August 23rd.
- Bring to the Extension Office the packing materials for your projects to travel in, but don't box them up (seal the boxes) until the State Fair entry tags have been attached to them by Extension Staff.
- Each exhibit will need its own box to travel in.
All Exhibits need to be picked up at the Extension Office on Wednesday, September 6th between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Reminder for State Fair Livestock Exhibitors (including Dog)
Please check the NE State Fair website on when they can pick up their packets!
State Fair Mobile App
- The 2023 Nebraska State Fair is coming up quickly! Are you ready? Get access to everything you need straight from your home screen. Download the Nebraska Extension mobile app (go.unl.edu/zbap) for the earliest possible access to 4-H show programs, contest schedules, results, and more!
State Fair Livestock Shows
Saturday, August 26:
- Beef Showmanship at 8:00 a.m.
- Breeding Beef Show at 12:30 p.m.
- Sheep Showmanship at 8:30 a.m.
- Breeding Sheep Show at 8:30 a.m.
- Poultry Showmanship at 10:00 a.m.
- Poultry Show at 10:00 a.m.
- Swine Showmanship at 2:00 p.m.
- Breeding Gilt Show at 4:00 p.m.
- Goat Showmanship at 4:00 p.m.
- Feeder Calf Show at 8:00 a.m.
- Fed Steer Challenge Show at 8:00 a.m.
- Market Beef Show at 8:00 a.m.
- Market Swine Show at 8:00 a.m.
- Rabbit Showmanship at 8:30 a.m.
- Rabbit Show at 10:00 a.m.
- Market Lamb Show at 8:30 a.m.
- Breeding Goat at 8:30 a.m.
- Market Goat at 8:30 a.m.
- Final Drive at 4:00 p.m.
- For the full schedule of 4-H events, visit 4h.unl.edu/state-fair-schedule
State Fair Dog Show
Come watch the State 4-H Dog Shows on Sunday, August 27. Agility will start at 8:00 a.m. on the east side of the Big Red Barn. Rally will begin at 8:00 a.m. in the Heartland Events Center, followed by Obedience and Showmanship.
State Fair Fashion Show
Check out the 4-H Fashion Shows happening on Saturday, August 26, at Raising Nebraska. Fashion Show 1 will begin at 9:00 a.m. and include wool, Clothing 2, Clothing 3, and Beyond the Needle garments. Fashion Show 2 will start at 11:00 a.m. and include Clothing 2, Clothing 3, and Beyond the Needle garments. Fashion Show 3 will begin at 1:00 p.m. and feature Shopping in Style garments. All spectators must enter through the Northeast doors. Doors will open 10 minutes before each show, and seating is limited. Get there early! For the full schedule of 4-H events, visit 4h.unl.edu/state-fair-schedule
Quilts of Valor at the State Fair
Join us for the Quilts of Valor Presentation on Saturday, August 26, at 10:15 a.m. at Raising Nebraska. Youth participating in the Quilts of Valor project utilize sewing skills gained in the 4-H quilting projects to complete a quilted blanket and donate it to a service member or veteran.
State Fair Ticket Information
Exhibitor Discount Tickets!
Our 4-H static exhibitor families will be able to order discount passes directly from the Nebraska State Fair! Please remember the opportunity to order these discounted tickets is for static exhibitors and their families only. The misuse of this resource may eliminate this opportunity in the future, so please encourage your families not to share this link. Note – We can track who ordered tickets and match it with their 4-H participation. There is a limit of 10 tickets per exhibitor. Discount tickets will not be available through the county offices. Static Exhibitor Discount Ticket Link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/4501380/4h-exhibitor-admission-lincoln-nebraska-statefairlivestock?partner_id=1905
Please remember the opportunity to order these discounted tickets is for static exhibitors and their families only. The misuse of this resource may eliminate this opportunity in the future, so please encourage your families not to share this link.
Note – These tickets will need to be accessible on your phone or printed prior to coming to the Nebraska State Fair. There is no ticket pickup window. Note – All livestock exhibitors and in-person event exhibitors (chicken BBQ, fashion show, ID contests, and robotics showcase) will still be able to order discounted tickets when they enter in ShoWorks for State Fair. This process has not changed for those exhibitors coming to the fair. Note – The Nebraska State Fair also has ticket options available to the general public. All advance ticket options are available now until 11:59PM on August 24th CT.
4-H Day at the Nebraska State Fair Tickets
The Nebraska State Fair is thrilled to host the 1st annual 4-H Day at the Nebraska State Fair. 4-H Day will be Sunday, August 27th. To celebrate our 4-H members statewide we are offering a discounted admission that day that is only for bonafide 4-H members.
• This is only intended for 4-H members, family members including parents will need to purchase regular admission tickets. This is not just for exhibitors, but for any 4-H member.
Type Price Details Discount Price
4-H Member $5.00
Youth (6 to 12) Member - $3.00 Child
Free 5 & Under
Clover Kids
What is Clover Kids?
The 4-H Clover Kid program is designed to provide 5 to 7 year old's with a variety of educational and recreational experiences in a non-competitive environment. The program fosters the development of life skills that are essential for the cognitive, social, emotional and physical maturation of young children. Clover Kids may participate in activities led by an adult that will help them:
· Explore different interests
· Build self-confidence
· Practice communication skills
· Get along and share with others
· Be a part of a group
· Explore science with simple experiments
· Strengthen motor skills through arts and crafts
· Make friends
"NEW" Announcing Clover Kid FALL Saturday Fun!
Join Julie on Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. for some fun while learning! You must pre-register a week prior to each session by calling the Extension Office at 402-461-7209. Each workshop session is $5.00 to attend. Workshops are as follows and will feature:
September 30th - Three R's
November 4th - Holidaze Craze
Calendar of 4-H Events
August
Aug 3 Extension Board, Extension Office @ 6:00 PM
Aug 8 Ag Society, Fairgrounds @ 7:30 PM
Aug 10 Grass & Weed Contest
Aug 22 Receive State Fair Static Exhibits, Extension Office @ 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Aug 23 Haul Static Exhibits to State Fair (Staff)
Aug 25-Sept 4 Nebraska State Fair
Aug 28 BInterested (FCE) (Adults), Extension Office @ 7:00 PM
September
Sept 4 Extension Office Closed – Labor Day observed
Sept 5 Haul Static Exhibits from State Fair (Staff)
Sept 6 Release Static Exhibits, Extension Office @ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sept 7 Extension Board, Extension Office @ 6:00 PM
Sept 11 4-H Council, Extension Office @ 7:00 PM
Sept 12 Ag Society, Fairgrounds @ 7:30 PM
Sept 25 BInterested (FCE) (Adults), Extension Office @ 7:00 PM
Sept 30 Clover Kid Fall Fun Saturday, Extension Office @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
2023 Adams County 4-H Council
Michele Burnham – Pres.
Heather Mohling – V.Pres.
Jamee Bockerman – Sec.
Kiley McCoy – Tres.
Paul Bankson
Tamara Cecrle
John Copple
Terry DeVries
Jenny Hartman
Dan Klammer
Andrea Marker
Will Rathje
John Scheideler
Jr. Leader Rep – Mikeyla Samuelson
Youth Reps – Kassie Kimle & Abigail Klatt
Chamber of Commerce Rep – Bekah Martin
Ag Society Rep – Patrick Niles
Please take time to THANK these above individuals for their
hard work and dedication to the Adams County 4-H Program!!!
Adams County 4-H Staff
Elizabeth "Beth" Janning
Julie Ochsner
Nebraska Extension Adams County Staff
Ronald C. “Ron” Seymour, Ph.D. ron.seymour@unl.edu
Lynn DeVries – lynn.devries@unl.edu
Elizabeth “Beth” Janning – elizabeth.janning@unl.edu
Julie Ochsner – julie.ochsner@unl.edu
Gwen Rodocker – gwen.rodocker@unl.edu
Twila Bankson – twila.bankson@unl.edu
Alise Verhage – alise.verhage@unl.edu
Angie Katzberg – akatzberg8@unl.edu
Pat Evans – pat.evans@unl.edu
Nebraska Extension in Adams County
Email: adams-county@unl.edu
Website: adams.unl.edu
Location: 2975 South Baltimore Avenue, Hastings, NE, USA
Phone: 402-461-7209