Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. (M-F)

Email: caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu
Website: https://llm.unl.edu
Phone: 308-532-2683
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLM4h

Dear Lincoln, Logan & McPherson County 4-H Families,

Congratulations to all 4-Hers who competed at the Nebraska state fair! Lincoln, Logan and McPherson counties had great representation. If you haven't done so already, please come see us at the office and pick up your premium checks and exhibits. Plan to join us at the Lincoln County Achievement night on October 23 and Logan County Achievement night on November 6. 4-H council is hosting a garage sale fundraiser on October 15-16. This is a great time to start sorting through old items that you could donate for the sale. Let's keep working together to make the best better!

Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns,

Miss Caitlyn

caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu

September Birthdays

We are hiring - 4-H Extension Assistant

Lincoln County Garage Sale Fundraiser

Lincoln County Achievement Night Save the Date

Lincoln, Logan, & McPherson County 4-H Information

Interested in attending CWF in June 2023?

Logan County Achievement Night

-Nebraska State Fair Premium Checks

-The Diamond Clover Program

Nebraska State Events

4-H State Rodeo

Make it with Wool Competition

Calendar of Events

Spotlight on Projects - Production Records

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a civic education and leadership program organized by National 4-H Council and held at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland every summer for high school youth between the ages of 15 to 19 years of age. 4-H delegates from across the country broaden their appreciation and respect for themselves and others in the world through civic workshops, committees, field trips and social events.

Youth participants learn and practice skills intended to make them better citizens and successful individuals. Youth who have attended in the past have exhibited the following measurable outcomes:

· Strengthened communication, leadership, and citizenship skills.

· Increased understanding of civic and social responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders; and

· Improved respect, networking, and camaraderie with other youth from diverse backgrounds.

This is an educational program that requires a lot of planning and I feel part of this is for the youth members to plan their finances well ahead of the trip. The program will cost $3,500 per participant. Interested youth who are currently enrolled in 4-H may be eligible for a small scholarship through the Lincoln Co. 4-H council.

Contact Caitlyn Jacobson at (308) 532-2683 or email caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu for more information.

Congratulations to Grace Wilke (Lincoln County) for her Barbwire fence at sunset photograph and Natalie Newman (Logan County) for her Pig closeup photograph. Their photos were selected for Nebraska State Fair Photography Exhibition.

To view the results for the Nebraska State Fair static exhibits check out the mobile app or visit:

https://nebraska4hresults.com/2022-results

State Fair Premium Checks are available at the Extension Office for pickup.

Congratulations to all Exhibitors!!

Youth interested in applying for state-level scholarships must make that designation on their application, as well as complete the additional section titled “Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarships.” Additional materials are required for youth applying for scholarships. These materials must be submitted digitally along with the completed Achievement Application. For more information about Nebraska 4-H Foundation scholarships, please visit:

http://ne4hfoundation.org/recognition.

The deadline to apply is September 15th!!

For more information and to apply visit:

https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/lincolnmcpherson/4-h-scholarships/

The Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover Program is designed to encourage 4-H youth to engage in a variety of projects and activities that will enable members to acquire the life skills necessary to lead successful lives as competent, caring and contributing citizens. The program’s overall goal is to provide 4-H members a rich and diverse learning experience. Deadline is September 30, 2022.

For more information on the Diamond Clover program visit: https://4h.unl.edu/diamond-clover

It’s never too early to start thinking about the next fair season, right? If you’re interested in judging 4-H projects, contests, or shows in 2023, be sure to complete the statewide judging sign-up form at 4h.unl.edu/judges by September 30, 2022.

4-Hers mark your calendars for the 4-H STATE RODEO!

The 4-H State Rodeo will be held October 8, 2022, in Lincoln, NE at the Lancaster Event Center. Keep a lookout for more information to come!

BE SURE to pass the required advancement levels needed to compete! by September 16th!

https://4h.unl.edu/horse-advancement-levels#two

https://4h.unl.edu/horse-rodeo

Classes

Level II

1. Goat Tying
2. Barrel Racing
3. Pole Bending

Level III

1. Tie Down Roping (Calf Roping)
2. Break-A-Way Roping
3. Dally Team Roping
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9/15: Deadline for 4-H Scholarship Applications

9/15: Deadline for Production Records

9/18: Lincoln Co. Youth Livestock Sale Committee; 2 p.m.Centennial Hall

10/04: Livestock Advisory Meeting; 7 p.m.

10/15-10/16: Lincoln County Garage Sale Fundraiser

10/22: 4 Corners Club Meeting; 5 p.m. Extension Office

10/23: Lincoln County Achievement Night; 6 p.m. WCREEC Classroom

11/6: Logan County Achievement Night; 2:30 p.m. Logan County Fairgrounds

The purpose of 4-H record keeping is to teach how to keep records, which is an important life skill. Record keeping is an ongoing process that does not end when the 4-H year ends. Youth are encouraged to select a format and process that meets their needs and their learning style.

For printable and fillable forms visit: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/lincolnmcpherson/production-records/.

Deadline to submit your Production Record to the Lincoln County Extension Office is September 15th, 2022.