The 4-H Update
December 10, 2021
Upcoming Events
4-H Public Speaking Workshop
Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 6:30 PM
Join us at the 4-H office for the public speaking workshop where kids can learn about the contest and parents can sign their kids up for 4-H!
Sign up at https://forms.gle/CKvgBvGKj41C1P4z6
Speech Contest will be April 28!
Enroll in 4-H for the 2022 4-H year!
Nebraska 4-H has transitioned to 4honline 2.0. To enroll, click here.
For returning families, please do not create a new account; rather use your log-in credentials for 4honline used in previous years. Instructions can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/enroll/returning-member.
Enrollment instructions for new families can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/enroll/new-member
The enrollment fee for Douglas-Sarpy counties is $10.00 per member and is paid online. Please contact Mary Dierks at mdierks@sarpy.com with any questions.
4-H Beef Weigh Day
Saturday, January 29th 2022 from 9 am-11 am
Cooper Farm (Omaha Home For Boys)
8502 Mormon Bridge Rd, Omaha, NE 68152-1929
Beef Weigh Day is for those market beef animals that will be participating in the Beef Rate of Gain contest at the 2022 Sarpy County Fair.
This will also be an opportunity to tag the animal with an EID Tag or a County-Only Tag. Additionally, DNA will also be pulled for those market animals participating in the 2022 Nebraska State Fair or AKSARBEN Stock Show.
EID Tags are required for Market Beef and Feeder Calves being entered in the Nebraska State Fair and AKSARBEN.
Any Questions, please contact Brett Kreifels, 402-444-1799
Clover Kid 2022
Parents and children ages 5-7 are invited to be a part of the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Clover Kid Program.
2022 Clover Kid Dates:
January 18 from 6-7 pm - Financial Literacy
February 15 from 6-7 pm – Science Spectacular
March 15 from 6-7 pm – Chickens and learning more about the 4-H Speech Contest
April 19 from 6-7 pm– Gardening Basics and Learning about Rabbits
Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Counties is located at 8015 West Center Road, Omaha. There is no cost to attend, but participants are asked to preregister with Rachel at rwright4@unl.edu.
NE Fed Steer Challenge 2022 is now accepting applications through December 15th!
Applications are submitted via Qualtrics. Please find the flyer attached along with a social media graphic to share on your social media channels and in your county newsletters/email blasts/FFA chapter communications. All other information, including the application link, can be found at Fed Steer Challenge | Nebraska 4-H (unl.edu)
Project Ideas
Sew a Pillowcase
Learn how to sew and make a pillowcase this winter!
Use the curriculum at: https://4-h.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Pillow-Cases.pdf
4-H Project Idea - Write a Speech
Don't know where to start? Check out "A Guide to Making Great 4-H Speeches" - https://4h.unl.edu/documents/guidetomakinggreatspeeches.pdf
4-H age is age of member as of January 1 of current year.
CLASS 999 CLOVER KID Ages 5 – 7
Length of speech, 2 minutes or less - speech does not have to relate to 4-H.
Not eligible for regional competition.
CLASS 900 JUNIOR DIVISION Ages 8 – 10
Length of speech, 1 to 3 minutes. Speech must be original and include 4-H as the major component of the speech.
CLASS 901 INTERMEDIATE DIVISION Ages 11-13
Length of speech, 3 to 5 minutes. Speech must be original and include 4-H as the major component of the speech.
CLASS 902 SENIOR DIVISION Ages 14-18
Length of speech, 5 to 8 minutes. Speech must be original and include 4-H as the major component of the speech.
SPEECH RULES:
- For junior, intermediate and senior divisions; all speeches must be original and include 4-H as the major component of the speech.
- Clover Kids are allowed to give a simple speech that does not have to relate to 4-H.They may also recite a simple poem they have learned, the 4-H Pledge, etc. that is age appropriate.
- Small note cards are permitted but should not be directly read from.
- Use of visual aids and props are not allowed.
- Dress appropriately. Do not wear costumes or special effect clothing.
- No team speeches are allowed.
- See score sheet for additional judging criteria. http://4h.unl.edu/public-speaking
Resources
Livestock Information Series
2022-2023 Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship Now Open!
Learn more and sign up here.
Shop 4-H and support NE 4-H!
Did you know Nebraska 4-H is a member of the Shop 4-H affiliate marketing program? This program rewards LGU’s for referring customers to Shop 4-H with 5% cashback on purchases made within 30 days of a referral link click.
How Does It Work?
Nebraska 4-H has a unique referral code attached to all links to Shop4-H.org on our websites (4h.unl.edu, 4hcurriculum.unl.edu). When a user clicks one of those links, the referral code tells Shop 4-H that the person was referred by us. Then, 5% of any purchases they make within 30 days is sent back to the Nebraska 4-H Foundation.
Nebraska 4-H’s referral link: https://shop4-h.org?rfsn=897681.d5750
Statewide Opportunities
Livestock Achievement Program
The Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program is designed to promote all educational aspects of 4-H livestock projects including selection, production, leadership, and exhibition by recognizing youth striving to improve in their livestock project knowledge and leadership. Learn more at https://4h.unl.edu/livestock-achievement-program
Special Garden Project
The Special Garden Project gives 4-H members the opportunity to try growing a new and unusual vegetable or flower each year. The project allows experienced 4-H gardeners to grow something fun and exciting while letting those who are newer to gardening get their feet wet in the horticulture project area.
Sign up information will be coming soon.
Learn more at https://4h.unl.edu/special-garden-project
Omaha Fashion Week
Nebraska 4-H is pleased to announce that we are once again partnering with Omaha Fashion Week during their Spring Showcase. OFW Student Night will take place on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, and will exclusively feature high school designers, including a 4-H collection. This collection will consist of 10-12 garments from across the state and modeled by the 4-H member who made it. In order to create a complete and dynamic collection, interested 4-H members are invited to apply to participate in the show. The 4-H collection will be curated based upon the selection criteria as listed below.
Student Night Details:
When: Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Where: The Omaha Design Center
Selection Criteria:
Participants must be 4-H members.
Garments must have been exhibited at your County Fair or Nebraska State Fair in 2021.
Garments should be fashion forward, runway appropriate and display high quality construction.
To Apply:
Complete the following application form: https://go.unl.edu/ofw2022
Applications are due January 3rd.
Nebraska 4-H Projects and Resources
See all about it here.
Purchase Manuals at:
- UNL MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.unl.edu/ne4h/curriculum
- NATIONAL 4-H MALL: http://www.4-hmall.org/Category/educationresources.aspx
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Mark Your Calendars
4-H Events | Nebraska Extension (unl.edu)
January 18 from 6-7 pm –Smart Cents - Financial Literacy - Clover Kid Club
February 10, 2022 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Valentine's Design Decisions Workshop - Wood Burning
February 15 from 6-7 pm – Science Spectacular - Clover Kid Club
March 15 from 6-7 pm – Chickens and 4-H Speech Workshop- Clover Kid Club
March 24 - Speech Workshop 6:30 -7:30 PM
March 31- STEM Workshop - 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
April 15 - Building Better Babysitters workshop (times TBD)
April 15 - 4-H Public Speaking contest entries DUE
April 19 from 6-7 pm– Gardening Basics and Learning about Rabbits - Clover Kid Club
April 28 - 4-H Public Speaking Contest (evening time TBD)
May 19 - 4-H Presentation workshop, 6:30-7:30 PM
My 31 - 4-H Table Toppers workshop 6:30-7:30 PM
June 4 - 4-H Small Pet and Cat Show
June 10 - 4-H Presentation contest entries DUE
June 12-17, 2022, Big Red Camps (times TBD)
June 14, 2022 1:00 PM-3:00 PM - Rocket Building Entry-Level Workshop
June 15, 2022 1:00 PM-4:00 PM - Rocket Building Advanced-Level Workshop
June 16 - 4-H Fashion Show workshop, 6:30-7:30 PM
June 21 - Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Presentation Contest (times TBD)
June 24 - 4-H Table Toppers contest entries DUE
June 30 - Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Table Toppers Contest (times TBD)
July 8 - 4-H Fashion Show contest entries DUE
July 8 - Rocket Launch Entry Forms Due
July 13 3:30 PM-6:30 PM - Rocket Launch Contest (times TBD)July 14 - Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Fashion Show judging day (times TBD)
August 4 - Douglas-Sarpy Public Fashion Show @ Sarpy County Fair (time TBD)
Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties
Email: douglas-sarpy4h@unl.edu
Website: www.douglas-sarpy.unl.edu
Location: 8015 West Center Road, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-444-7804
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaExtensioninDouglasSarpyCounties/