SHERIDAN COUNTY NEWSLETTER
June 2023
Volume 2022-2023, Issue 9
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 4: Pig Showmanship Clinic, Sheridan County Fairgrounds - 5 pm
June 5: Tractor Safety Drive Test, Sheridan County Fairgrounds
June 7: Jump Into Summer, Gordon City Hall - 9 am - 4 pm
June 8-10: Ft. Robinson Horse Camp
June 14: Leather Workshop, Extension Office - 2 - 4 pm
June 15: Western Livestock Challenge
Jun 15: State Fair Livestock Nominations Due
June 20: Rabbit/Chicken Workshop, Extension Office - 9 - noon
June 20: Roping Dummy Workshop, Extension Office - 2 - 4 pm
June 21: Jelly Roll Rug Workshop, Extension Office - 9 - noon
June 21: Unicorn Spit Workshop, Extension Office - 1 - 4:30 pm
June 25: Sheridan County Progress Show
June 26: Ceramics Workshop, Extension Office - 1 - 3 pm
June 27-28: Design Camp, Extension Office
June 29: Candy Jar Dispenser Workshop, Extension Office - 9 - noon
June 29: 3D Printing Workshop, Extension Office - 1 - 4:30 pm
Jul 1: Fair Project Enrollment Due
Jul 4: Office Closed
July 10: Ceramic Workshop, Extension Office - 1 - 2 pm
July 12: Jump Into Summer, Extension Office - 9 am - 4 pm
July 12: Jump Into Summer & Clover Buds Extension Office - 9 am - 4 pm
July 15: Sheridan County Horse Show, Fairgrounds
July 21: Sheridan County Style Review & Music Contest, Extension Office
July 23-29: Sheridan County Fair
DEADLINE DATES
July 1: Fair Project Entry Forms
4-H ENROLLMENT
FAIRBOOK
SCHEDULE
FAIR FORMS
UNIFIED SHOWING
If you are interested in participating in Unified showing at the 2023 Sheridan County Fair as a Mentor please complete the Google Form by June 15th!
BUSINESS SHOWMANSHIP
This year for Family Fun Night we are hosting a Business Showmanship competition. The species this year is PIG. We would like 4-H members who are taking this project to invite a Business professional to show their animal against other local business professionals. It will take place on Monday, July 24th starting at 7 pm. This is a great opportunity for youth to meet and interact with local businesses. The 4-H Council has compiled a list of potential business professionals to ask, please contact the Extension Office for some of the names. Also please let Marie know if you are planning to have someone show your project animal. See the form below.
CAMPING
Reminder – there will be a $10/day or $50 camping fee at the fairgrounds during fair week. The campers are not allowed to park on the fairgrounds prior to Sunday, July 23rd at 8 am. The fee helps to make updates around the fairgrounds. Parking passes are now available to purchase at the extension office.
4-H T-SHIRTS
4-H T-shirts are available for purchase at the office and fair for $15
FAIR THEME
"Riding for the Future"
PLAN YOUR SUMMER PROJECTS!
SUMMER PROGRAMS RELEASED!
We are SO EXCITED to share our summer programs with you!
Things to keep in mind:
- Youth do not have to be in 4-H to attend workshops.
- Workshops are subject to cancellation if minimum participation is not reached; we will notify accordingly.
- Most workshops have a maximum number of participants. All workshops fill on a first come, first serve basis.
Pig Showmanship Clinic
Youth will learn how to prepare for pig showmanship. No animal needed.
Who: 5+
When: June 4, 5:00 pm
Where: Sheridan County Fair Grounds
Cost: Free
Projects:
Register Deadline: June 1
Instructor: Jace Stumpff
Jump into Summer
Youth will have an opportunity to design their day. Learning a variety of skills while creating rope bowls, cutting boards, sewing, aerial ag, and more!
Who: 8+
When: June 7, 9:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: Gordon City Hall
Cost: $15
Projects:
Register Deadline: May 29th
Instructor: Multiple Volunteers
Fort Robinson Horse Camp
Spend a couple days improving your horsemanship skills while participating in interactive sessions and trail rides.
Who: 8+
When: June 8-10
Where: Fort Robinson State Park in Chadron
Cost: $65 Youth, $55 Adult
Projects:
Register Deadline: May 12th or day of
Instructor: Multiple Volunteers
Leather Hat Patch Workshop
Youth will design and carve/stamp their own hat patch and sew it onto one of your favorite ball caps!
Who: 10+
When: June 14, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: Extension Office
Cost: $25
Projects:
Register Deadline: June 1
Instructor: Alice Budd
Western Livestock Challenge
Youth will participate in a sanctioned livestock judging contest and prep for the Livestock Skillathon for PASE.
Who: 8+
When: June 15
Where: Box Butte County Fairgrounds
Cost: $10
Projects:
Register Deadline: June 1
Instructor: Multiple Volunteers
Rabbit & Chicken Workshop
Youth will learn how to prepare their chicken or rabbit for showmanship at fair.
Who: 5+
When: June 20, 9:00 - 11:00am
Where: Extension Office
Cost: Free
Projects:
Register Deadline: day of
Instructor: Multiple Volunteers
Roping Dummy Workshop
Youth will build and spray paint their own roping dummy.
Who: 10+
When: June 20, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: Extension Office
Cost: $50
Projects:
Register Deadline: June 15
Instructor: Marie Nelson
Unicorn Spit Chair Workshop
Youth will bring a wood chair to sand, stain, and seal using Unicorn Spit gel stain.
Who: 10+
When: June 21, 9:00 - noon
Where: Extension Office
Cost: $25
Projects:
Register Deadline: June 15
Instructor: Marie Nelson
Jelly Roll Rug Workshop
Youth will cut fabric and batting and sew with a machine to create a rug.
Who: 10+
When: June 21, 1:00 - 4:30 pm
Where: Extension Office
Cost: $10
Projects:
Register Deadline: June 15
Instructor: Marie Nelson
Progress Show
Youth will observe other showmen and practice the latest in show and fitting techniques with beef, sheep, goats, and pigs.
Who: 5+
When: June 25, 8:00 am
Where: Sheridan County Fairgrounds
Cost: $20/head + $5
Projects:
Register Deadline: Day of
Instructor: Multiple Volunteers
Ceramics Workshop
Youth will learn how to create a ceramic bowl the first session, second session will be painting it before getting fired in a kiln.
Who: 8+
When: June 26, 1:00-3:00 & July 10, 1:00-2:00 pm
Where: Extension Office
Cost: $15
Projects:
Register Deadline: June 15
Instructor: Multiple Volunteers
Design Camp
Youth will design and create their own clothing at the sewing sleepover. They will finish several designs using fashion forward techniques.
Who: 8+
When: June 27-28
Where: Extension Office
Cost: $65
Projects:
Register Deadline: June 15
Instructor: Marie Nelson & Melissa Mracek
Build Candy Dispenser Workshop
Youth will build a candy dispenser using wood and tools
Who: 10+
When: June 29, 9:00 - noon
Where: Extension Office
Cost: $15
Projects:
Register Deadline: June 20
Instructor: Multiple Volunteers
3D Printing Workshop
Youth will learn the basics of CAD and create/print a 3D design.
Who: 10+
When: June 29, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Where: Extension Office
Cost: $15
Projects:
Register Deadline: June 20
Instructor: Marie Nelson
Jump into Summer
Youth will have an opportunity to design their day. Learning a variety of skills while creating stained glass mosaics, custom stickers, sewing and more!
Who: 8+
When: July 12, 9:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: Extension Office
Cost: $15
Projects:
Register Deadline: July 1
Instructor: Multiple Volunteers
Jump into Summer
Clover Buds will experience a variety of activities in Healthy Living, Consumer and Family Science, STEM, and more!
Who: 5-7
When: July 12, 9:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: Extension Office
Cost: $15
Projects:
Register Deadline: July 12
Instructor: Multiple Volunteers
Nebraska State Fair 4-H/FFA Livestock Nominations - Due June 15
Show Stock Manager Information (NOW Open for 2023! - https://showstockmgr.com/
The 2023 Step-by-Step Nomination Instructions can be found on the public page: https://4h.unl.edu/livestock-id. All resources including the State Fair 4-H schedule can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair
Starting in 2023, all livestock in contention to exhibit at the Nebraska State Fair will be required to submit a DNA nomination. This includes all 4-H and FFA breeding livestock, market livestock, and feeder calves. Any DNA nomination submitted through Show Stock Manager will also be eligible for exhibition at the Aksarben Stock Show. DNA nominations will be $7.00 per animal. All animals will automatically be eligible for both breeding and market–no additional fees or double payments will be required. DNA nominations for the Nebraska State Fair are due on June 15, 2023.
Shooting Sports National Championship
The 2023 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships will be held June 25-30 in Grand Island, NE at the Heartland Public Shooting Park. The event is hosted by Nebraska 4-H. 4-H youth from across the country will compete in compound archery, recurve archery, air rifle, air pistol, .22 rifle, .22 pistol, shotgun, muzzleloading, and hunting skills.
Summer Camps
Livestock Achievement
The Livestock Achievement Program is an advanced opportunity for youth interested in diving deeper into and expanding upon their current livestock project and establishing themselves as leaders in their project area. The program encourages youth to engage in a variety of activities related to their project and recognizes Members of Excellence across all 4-H livestock project areas. Applications are now open. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/livestock-achievement.
PASE
The Premier Animal Science Event, held June 21-22 in Lincoln, features our state-level Livestock Judging, Meats Judging, Poultry Judging, Livestock Skillathon, and Livestock Quiz Bowl Contests. Registration is open now through June 1 and must be completed through local Extension offices. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/pase.
Premier Communication Event
The NEW Premier Communication Event, held June 23 in Lincoln, will feature our state-level Prepared Speech, Radio Public Service Announcement, Illustrated Presentation, Impromptu Speech, and Video Communication Contests. Registration is open now through June 1 and must be completed through local Extension offices. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/pce.
Note: Some events you must have competed at the county level to attend.
Youth Crop Scouting Competition
The Youth Crop Scouting Competition will be held at the Eastern Nebraska Research & Extension Center near Mead, Nebraska on August 2, 2023. Teams of students (those completing 5-12th grades) from across Nebraska are invited to participate. Cash prizes for the 1-3rd place teams. More information and instructions on how to register a team are available online at cropwatch.unl.edu/youth. Register at: https://go.unl.edu/cropscoutingreg Registration due July 15. This program is sponsored by Nebraska Independent Crop Consultant Association, Ward Laboratories, the Nebraska Soybean Board and Nebraska Extension.
4-H LEADERSHIP
These people are YOUR voice! Please contact any of them if you have an idea for a new or existing event or activity, have concerns with the program, or just want to have input in the decision-making process.
David Russell, Wendy Andersen, Michelle Heck, Nicole Janssen, Jake Scott, Kami Scott, Marie Nelson, Melissa Mracek
4-H Council:
President - Ryan Paul
Vice President - Jake Elwood
Secretary - Jackie Simonson
Treasurer - EJ Frink
Members at large: Candace Nelson, Megan Grossman, Zach Kearns, Clint Vincent, Jace Stumpff, Brad Beguin
Youth Members: Austin Child, Colton Archibald, Wyatt Fedderson, Kyler Vincent
Extension Board:
President - Matt Albrecht
Vice President - Caleb Peters
Secretary/Treasurer - Jacob Tejral
Members at large: Trevor Ginkens, Paige Stumpff
Nebraska Extension - Sheridan County Office
Email: mnelson82@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/northernpanhandle/educational-programs/northern-panhandle-4-h/
Location: 800 S Loofborrow Street, PO Box 329 Rushville, NE 69360
Phone: 308-327-2312
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLSheridanCounty
Twitter: @SheridanCounty