Washington County Weekly 4-H Update
April 19, 2019
IN THIS WEEK'S 4-H UPDATE...
- Horse Day Camp-Level 2 Horsemanship
- 2019 Summer Reading Program
- 2019 Washington County Rabbit & Poultry Clinic
- 4-H/FFA Market Beef Deadline
- Swine Exhibitor Notification
- 2019 4-H Update
- 4-H Archery Work Days
- Raise Your Hand For Nebraska 4-H!
- University Students Sought for Flood Recovery Serviceships
- 4-H Foundation - Flood Relief for 4-H Families
- Resources for Flood Assistance & Information
- 4-H Dog Camp at UNL
- Farmfluencer
- Adventure Day at 4-H Camp
- Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute - Take Root
- 4-H Leader Spotlight: March Edition
Hey! Did you know that NEW INFORMATION is bolded?!
April 27, 2019.......................Horse Day Camp - Level 2 Horsemanship
May 10, 2019........................Deadline to Enter 4-H District Horse Show
May 23, 2019........................4-H Leader & Volunteer Update - Extension Office - Blair
May 31, 2019........................Deadline to Submit Horse ID Sheets
June 4, 2019.........................Deadline to Register for PASE
June 14, 2019.......................Deadline to Submit Livestock ID Sheets
June 15, 2019.......................Deadline to Enroll in 4-H
July 10-13, 2019...................Fremont 4-H Expo
July 26-31, 2019...................Washington County Fair
Horseman Level 2 Day Camp
2019 Summer Reading Program
Join Nebraska Extension in Washington County and the Arlington Public Library for the 2019 STEM Reading Connections Summer Reading Program. The theme for this year is A Universe of Stories! The program will take place Friday mornings in June, as a partnership between Nebraska Extension in Washington County and the Arlington Library. To register for the 2019 STEM Reading Connections Summer Reading Program, call the Arlington Library at 402-478-4545 by May 6th.
2019 Washington County Rabbit & Poultry Clinic
Saturday, May 11 from 10a-12noon
Rabbit and Poultry Barn, Washington County Fairgrounds, Arlington NE
No registration or cost!
The Clinic will cover key showmanship points, how to bathe your animals, proper care as well as answering questions about showing or caring for your animals! You can bring your show animal if you want, but not required.
4-H Market Beef - Deadline to ID Your Animals
*** Due to the 2019 Flooding, the Nebraska State 4-H Office has moved the deadline for Market Beef from April 15 to June 14.
This is a 2019 Change and NOT a permanent change.
Swine Exhibitor Notification
As per notification from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Swine Specialist, Benny Mote:
You may have heard that the World Pork Expo has been canceled due to fears of international travelers bringing African Swine Fever to the U.S.. It is just the trade show that has been canceled. The swine show will still take place at the regularly scheduled time, but they have not announced where it might be. I would urge caution about any youth that go to the show about what they may bring back from a biosecurity standpoint. The Oklahoma Youth Expo had a PEDv break and a lot of those pigs went back home and could very well show up at WPE.
Please follow strict biosecurity procedures throughout this spring/summer show season. One thing that needs to be added to the biosecurity procedures checklist is to ban/limit the consumption of food and drink in the animal barns.
4-H Archery Club Work Days
Excerpt from the 2019 4-H Archery Club Guidelines:
4-H Archery Club Work Day:
- 10 yd youth (8-11 yrs old) will be required to participate in one of the work days and provide TWO HOURS of work.
- 20 yd youth (12-18 yrs old) will be required to participate in one of the work days and contribute FOUR HOURS of work.
- The work days will be to help support Orion Archery and is in exchange for being able to use their facilities.
- When registering for the 4-H Archery Club, each member was asked for a $50 deposit check. This check will be returned when the 4-H member completes their work day requirement. If the archer, or someone in their place, doesn’t show up to work, Orion will cash the check.
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Work days are scheduled for:
- June 1st
- Setup for Tomcak shoot
- June 2nd
- Help during the Tomcak shoot
- Help with tear down and cleanup after the Tomcak shoot
Please let Brian at Brianlynj@abbnebraska.com know which day you plan to attend.
REMINDER:
For information about joining, practices, &/or schedule changes, contact one of the following:
NOTE: Please do NOT contact Orion Archery as they are not part of the 4-H program and are only letting the 4-H Archery Club utilize their facilities. Thank You!
4-H Organizational Leader
Brian Jennings @ 402-306-2945
Nebraska Extension in Washington County 4-H Program
PHONE: 402-426-9455
EMAIL: WashingtonCounty4H@unl.edu
WEB: www.washington.unl.edu/4h
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/UNLWashingtonCounty/
WASHINGTON COUNTY 4-H SHOOTING SPORT PROGRAM WEBSITE:
Additional Opportunities
- April 27 - 4-H Spring Rabbit Show
- April 27 - 4-Hooves Horse Show
- May 17 - Fort Robinson 4-H Horse Camp Scholarship Applications are due
- May 22 - NCTA Livestock Judging Camp
- May 23 - NCTA Youth Animal Science Field Day
- May 25th & 26th - Boone County's Big Weekend - Beef, Swine, Goat & Sheep Shows
- Tractor Safety Training
- June 1 - Phelps/Gosper Counties 2019 Beef Progress Show - Holdredge, NE
- June 1 - Phelps/Gosper Counties 2019 Small Animal Show - Holdredge, NE
There are several opportunities for 4-H'ers in the Horse Program. These additional opportunities can be found on our website HERE.
HORSE
- June 5 - Northeast Nebraska 4-H Horse Show
- June 5-6 - Fort Robinson 4-H Horse Camp
- June 10 - District 4-H Horse Show - Bloomfield (Washington County assigned)
- June 11 - District 4-H Horse Show - Elkhorn (you may opt to attend this show)
University Students Sought for Flood Recovery Serviceships
Huskers can now apply for a new University of Nebraska student serviceship program to assist with flood recovery efforts.
The program, based on a successful initiative offered through the NU Rural Futures Institute (https://ruralfutures.nebraska.edu/serviceship/), will place up to 50 students directly in communities impacted by the flooding. Participating students will gain public service experience while learning how communities deal with natural disasters.
Students will work directly with local leaders on recovery efforts to contribute in ways that add value, and will help identify service projects that could be addressed by teams of students, faculty and staff.
Duration of the serviceships will vary based on student schedules and the needs of the community. Maximum duration will be 40 hours per week for 10 weeks, starting in late May or early June. Students will be paid $12.50 per hour and may have the opportunity to earn college credit for the work. Students must have access to a car and may request to serve in their hometown.
Applications are available online (https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cHXWvbkrOy30kDj). All undergraduate, graduate and professional students from any NU campus can apply.
Campus leadership tasked with coordinating flooding volunteer efforts will evaluate the applications and make selections based on students’ academic standing, their willingness to serve or other criteria.
The flood serviceship program is being coordinated by the universitywide team of experts working together to facilitate volunteer opportunities and pursue partnerships where NU expertise is needed. Nebraska Extension leaders will identify community hosts for students and work with local leaders on appropriate service projects. Student safety will be the highest priority in determining projects.
The program is funded by a $250,000 investment from the University of Nebraska.
Students or other interested parties are invited to contact Chuck Hibberd, director of Nebraska Extension, chibberd@unl.edu or 402-472-3919.
Contact the Washington County Extension Office (WashingtonCounty4H@unl.edu) if you or someone you know has interest in a Serviceship as there may be opportunities in the Washington County area.
Learn more about the university’s response to regional flooding. (https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/nebraska-extension-offers-moisture-meters-to-flood-victims/
FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES FLOOD RELIEF FUND TO SUPPORT NEBRASKA FAMILIES
The Nebraska 4-H Foundation has created a Flood Relief Fund to support children, youth and families impacted by the recent storms and floods.
There is another fund that may be of interest to your 4-H families and friends. The 4-H’ers Helping 4-H’ers Fund offers a giving opportunity to 4-H clubs and councils as well as individuals and businesses to support 4-H youth and families.
Information on both funds is available on the Nebraska 4-H Foundation website: www.ne4hfoundation.org
Resources for Flood Assistance and Information
Nebraska Extension is your trusted source for flood-related information. Our campus and county-based experts at the University of Nebraska are ready to help you get the answers you need. The website includes resources for families & individuals, homeowners, businesses & communities, and agriculture. Additional resources include; first steps to flood recovery, well water after a flood, and flooding & stored grain. The website continues to be updated regularly as resources become available. For flood-related information, go to: https://flood.unl.edu/
4-H Dog Camp at UNL
Fur Your Information
WHEN: June 3, June 10, June 17 from 8:30a-12noon
WHERE: Animal Science Complex, UNL East Campus
WHO: Youth ages 8-18 years old
COST: $125/person
Through three sessions, this camp will offer students the opportunity to learn and practice showmanship, rally obedience, and agility with their household dog.
No previous training knowledge or experience? No problem! As long as your dog knows basic obedience and good on-leash control, students between the ages 8 and 18 are encouraged to enroll.
From practicing basic components of training like animal behavior, positive reinforcement, and motivation to learning more about the science behind dog care, this camp has it all!
Spots are limited to 12 people, so sign your child up today!
For more information and the registration link: https://animalscience.unl.edu/fur-your-informationfarmfluencer
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Adventure Day at 4-H Camp
· Saturday June 15, 2019 10AM – 4PM
· Youth ages 6-12 years old are eligible to attend! $35 per person. 1 adult meal is included per child registration. Adults chaperones are encouraged to attend, but are not required.
· Introduce your camper to just how fun 4-H Camp can be! This camp lets you indulge in your adventurous side! Wildlife experts join us with a live animal demonstration where we will get up close and personal with some cool wild animals. Then we will head to Schramm Park where you will get a choice between exploring the NEW Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium’s interactive exhibits or try your hand at canoeing and fishing on the ponds.
· Make sure you pack your swimsuit because in the afternoon you will be making a splash during our water party and taking trips down our GIANT Waterside!
Here is the direct link to register! http://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=381&campCode=4hc&idSession=220249
4-H Leader Spotlight
Click here to view: https://www.smore.com/ehkyt
Washington County Extension | 4-H
Emily Bormann, 4-H Extension Assistant - ebormann2@unl.edu
Autumn Lemmer, 4-H Extension Assistant - alemmer2@unl.edu
Mary Larsen, 4-H Support Staff - mlarsen9@unl.edu
Email: washington-county@unl.edu
Website: http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/
Location: 597 Grant St, Blair, NE, United States
Phone: 402-426-9455
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLWashingtonCounty/?ref=hl
Twitter: @WCNE4H