Lincoln Logan & McPherson 4-H News
August #2
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. (M-F)
Email: kate.marshall@unl.edu
Website: LLM.UNL.EDU
Phone: 308-532-2683
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLM4h
Twitter: @LLM_EXT
Update from Miss Kate
Dear Lincoln, Logan & McPherson County 4-H Families,
We are finally wrapped up with the 2021 Fair season! We had a lot of great member accomplishments at the State Fair this past weekend. The fair runs through Labor Day, so there is still time to go see the static exhibits that remain on display. Be sure to check out some of the scholarship opportunities for seniors included in this newsletter. There is also information about achievement applications and production records.
Sincerely,
Miss Kate
In This Newsletter:
Calendar of Events
Lincoln County Ag Society
Nebraska Hereford Tour
Lincoln County 4-H Council Elections
State Fair Exhibit Pick-up
Lincoln County 4-H Council Scholarship
Achievement Applications
Production Records
Chamber Senior Scholarship
2021 Trail Ride
State 4-H Rodeo
Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium
All-State Livestock Judging Recognition
4-H Member Spotlight – State Fair Results
Calendar of Events:
9/8 - State Fair Static Exhibits available for Pick-up
9/11 - Nebraska Hereford Tour
9/13 - Lincoln Co Ag Society Meeting @Fairgrounds (4-H Council to follow)
10/22 - Achievement Applications DUE
10/22 - Production Records DUE
10/22 - 4-H Council Scholarship DUE
11/7 - Logan County 4-H Awards Celebration
Lincoln County Ag Society Upcoming Meeting
Nebraska Hereford Tour
The Nebraska Hereford Association will be having a judging contest on September 11, 2021. Having 5 stops, it will start at 8:30a.m. on September 11th at the Gosper County Fairgrounds in Elwood. See the full schedule of stops below.
Please preregister on the Nebraska Hereford Association page: https://www.nebraskaherefords.com/tour so that they can figure out the amount of food needed.
The prize at the end that will be awarded is a Registered Hereford Heifer. This event is free and open to all ages.
Lincoln County 4-H Council Elections
State Fair Exhibit Pick-up
Lincoln County 4-H Council Scholarship
Items that must be completed are the Lincoln County 4-H Council Scholarship Form & the 4-H Achievement Application (https://4h.unl.edu/achievement-application). If you are applying for State Level awards or scholarships I need the full application found at the above link filled out and returned by October 22.
If you are only applying for the Lincoln County 4-H Council Scholarship I will need the form AND an abbreviated achievement application (see included file below) submitted by mail, in-person or email (kate.marshall@unl.edu) by October 22. Two letters of recommendation are also required.
4-H Achievement Applications - Due October 22
The Nebraska 4-H Achievement Application is a standard application form used for the selection of county and state award winners, including Nebraska delegates to National 4-H Congress and National 4-H Conference, as well as Nebraska 4-H Foundation scholarship award recipients. The forms can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/achievement-application.
Achievement Applications for 2021 are due on October 22. We recognize those who submit applications at our annual awards banquets that will be held in early November (Logan County - November 7 @ 2 p.m., Lincoln County - date is still being confirmed).
Check out the video below for an explanation of the Achievement Application and what it entails!
Production Records
Those participating in Production Records need to complete and turn them into the office by October 22.
PRODUCTION LIVESTOCK CLASSES: LINCOLN-LOGAN-MCPHERSON COUNTIES
MARKET BEEF - PRODUCTION BEEF
MARKET LAMBS – PRODUCTION SHEEP
MARKET GOATS – PRODUCTION GOAT
MARKET HOG – PRODUCTION SWINE
RABBIT – PRODUCTION MEAT PEN
POULTRY – PRODUCTION MARKET BROILER
The production champion per species will be the youth with the highest total score from the live show, rate of gain and record book. Placing will be based on how the animal gains.
Please contact us if you have any questions!
Chamber Senior Scholarship
The North Platte Area Chamber of Commerce's Agri-Business committee will be awarding 2 $1,000 scholarships this year.
Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1) Must be a senior going on to a “higher education” program relating to agriculture (veterinarian medicine does apply). 2) Must either live in or go to school in Lincoln, Logan, or McPherson County. Applications are available at the Extension Office and can be dropped off when completed at the Chamber & Development office, 502 South Dewey, 308-532-4966. Scholarship application deadline date is October 18, 2021.
2021 Trail Ride
The Nebraska 4-H Camp and the 4-H Foundation will be hosting their annual Trail Ride again this year through the Nebraska National Forest in Halsey! This event will take place on Oct. 2nd-3rd, 2021 and is open to all ages.
Join us for a 2-day trail ride through the forest, steak dinner, silent auction and tons of fun! All proceeds will support the 4-H Camp Scholarship fund! ne4hfoundation.org/trailride
State 4-H Rodeo
Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium 2021
It’s that time of year again and we’ll be hosting the 17th annual Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium (NYBLS) here at the Animal Science Complex on November 19 – 21, 2021. Registration will be online again this year and can be accessed via the weblink below. More details about the symposium can be found at go.unl.edu/nybls. Please note the application deadline of October 1st. If an individual is selected to participate, a $75 registration fee will be collected at that time.
All-State Livestock Judging Recognition
4-H Member SPOTLIGHT
We are spotlighting what some of our Lincoln-Logan-McPherson County 4-H'ers are doing! If you have something that you would like us to add to the Spotlight section in future newsletters please e-mail Kate at kate.marshall@unl.edu or Amber at amber.willard@unl.edu
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Congratulations to all Lincoln, Logan, and McPherson County 4-H'ers on their accomplishments at the 2021 Nebraska State Fair!
Check out this link for a full list of results: https://nebraska4hresults.com/2021-results