The 4-H Update
August 10, 2023
NE State Fair
Enter for State Fair by August 10!
DEADLINE APPROACHING! All youth participating in a 4-H contest or exhibiting 4-H livestock or dogs must complete the entry process by Thursday, August 10, at 8:00 p.m. CST. Get started at statefair.org/ag-competitions/4-h-ffa-exhibitors/
More information: https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair
1st annual 4-H Day at the Nebraska State Fair
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. They will be able to enter the Fair for $5. The link is https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/7980811/4h-day-at-nebraska-state-fair-good-on-aug-27-only-lincoln-nebraska-state-fairlivestock. 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.
Special thanks to the team at the Nebraska State Fair for offering this opportunity to all Nebraska 4-H youth! In hopes to continuing this tradition, please share this announcement with your families as well as highlighting that the discount tickets are for enrolled youth only.
For any questions, please contact Amy Kelley akelley@statefair.org at the Nebraska State Fair.
Premier 4-H Science Award
4-H Project Showcase
The county fair is one way for members to showcase their hard work, and here’s another! The 4-H Project Showcase is an opportunity for youth to receive statewide recognition for their favorite project or a project they are particularly proud of. Projects submitted by August 10 will be featured at the Nebraska State Fair. All 4-H members and projects are eligible regardless of the awards received through judging or the ability to have it judged at the county level. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/project-showcase.
4-H Chicken BBQ Contest at the Nebraska State Fair
When: Sunday, August 27, 2023
Where: Raising NE Building, NE State Fair, Grand Island
Must sign-up by State Fair 4-H Contest Entries Deadline — August 10, 2023 NSF 2023
Rules: https://4hfairbook.unl.edu/fairbookview.php/contests/58
Superintendent: Sheila Purdum, spurdum2@unl.edu
2023 Virtual Video Companion Animal Showmanship Contest!
This is a FREE contest for youth with any sort of companion animal that can compete in and get feedback from our judges. Videos should be recorded at the youth’s home and submitted following the instructions outlined below. Submissions for registration with video entries are from July 1st, 2023 to August 14, 2023 (entry deadline) at 5pm CST.
For more information and to find the online entry form: https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal-showmanship-contest
Ongoing Programs
Sarpy Fair Follow Up
Any static exhibits not picked up at the fairgrounds are at the Central Office.
Watch future newsletters for the annual End of the Year Banquet information. This event is where youth will get their special awards and premium checks.
Be included in our 4-Hers of the Week spotlight
Do you have a notable 4-H moment?
Upload your project pictures to be included in our newsletter at https://go.unl.edu/4-hwinners
If you were awarded a plaque or belt buckle, please send a thank you note to the donor! The addressed notes were included with the plaques.
4-H Quilt Club
When: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Interested members can contact Club Leader Stephanie at (stephkucera@hotmail.com).
*This club usually meets on the third Tuesday of the month.
Paddock Posse - Horseless Horse Club
Please join Douglas-Sarpy's Horseless Horse Club!
Where: Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Central Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha
When: TBA (usually the first Friday of every Month) at 5 pm
Who: Youth ages 8-18
Let's learn more about the Horse Industry and Horse Related Topics!
You need to rsvp with Alaina at Alaina.kauffman@unl.edu
Participate in the Quilts of Valor Program
The Douglas-Sarpy 4-H program would like to encourage our youth to participate in the Quilts of Valor program.
A Quilt of Valor® (QOV) is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine or hand quilted. It is awarded to a Service Member or Veteran who has been touched by war. The Quilt says unequivocally, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.”
4-H members and volunteers can work alone or in groups to make the quilts. Perhaps you can find someone who will help donate fabric, batting or machine-quilting to complete your project. You may want to contact a service organization or other donors in your community to help provide funds for the Quilt of Valor. Learn more about the program at
https://4h.unl.edu/documents/Quilts%20of%20Valor%20State-wide%20Challenge%20GUIDELINES.pdf
Diamond Clover Program
This year's applications are due Sept. 30th.
4-H Dates
- August 10 - State Fair Animal Entries Due
- Aug. 25 - Sep. 4, 2023 - Nebraska State Fair
- Oct. 4 - Douglas-Sarpy Discount Day at Vala's Pumpkin Patch (more details to come)
- June 18, Premier Communication Event - https://4h.unl.edu/premier-communication-event
- June 20 and Friday, June 21, 2024 - PACE - https://4h.unl.edu/pase
Learn more
Leader Newsletter - Check out all the issues here.
The Nebraska 4-H Glossary https://4h.unl.edu/glossary
4-H Shooting Sports information can be found here.
Start a club: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18S0FvDS90FXh_xsP5s-NSD3DKu1gVlx0?usp=sharing
New Member Handouts (Drive folder)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1atu4VKDHTYukncs9_gVpRwPTY4MvbuRe?usp=sharing
New Member Guidebook
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j99YzlGpClOexfXZDJJrouP9USUTtVn_/view?usp=share_link
Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties
Submit your community service project at 4h.unl.edu/csps
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/douglassarpy4h
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made to Douglas-Sarpy County Extension at 402-444-7804 or douglas-sarpy@unl.edu
Nebraska Extension education programs abide with the non-discrimination policies of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the United State Department of Agriculture.