Adams County 4-H Newsletter
August/September, 2022 Issue
In this Issue
- Note from the Extension Office
- Leaders & Parents Corner
- 4-H Council
- Youth Information
- Project Information
- 4-H Calendar
A Note from the Extension Office
The staff at the Adams County Extension Office want to say Thank You to the:
· Youth for participating and making the 4-H program and fair worthwhile.
· Superintendents and assistants for all their hard work and time.
· Leaders, parents, and grandparents for assisting our youth to get them ready for fair.
· Volunteers for their time and belief in the program.
· Judges for their constructive criticism to help our youth learn & improve for next year.
· Chamber Ag Committee & 4-H Foundation for organizing and supporting the Livestock Auction.
· All businesses that contributed to the Livestock Auction.
· 4-H Council for their guidance throughout the year.
· Ag. Society for working with us and supporting the 4-H program.
· Community for giving donations and supporting the program.
· Summer Intern at the Extension Office: “Thanks for all your help and assistance, Madi Marker.
Remember to send Thank-You's
Please remember to send your special thank you notes. Some of the people that you may need to thank are: the Ag. Society members, Fairgrounds Staff, Morrison Enterprises & Julie’s Xpressions (ribbons), Hastings Chamber of Commerce Ag. Committee and Bob Herbeck, Adams County 4-H Foundation, your leaders and your parents (who are always supportive of you and your adventures).
Communication Tool: Remind App
Adams County 4-H would like to improve our communication and outreach with our 4-H families, volunteers, and partners. Therefore, we invite you to join Adams County 4-H in the Remind App! https://www.remind.com/join/adamsco4h Join today and be caught up on everything happening. Already have the Remind App? Look up for the Class Code: @adamsco4h
Checkout the Facebook Page
Follow our 4-H Facebook Page that allows us to focus on 4-H content focused for our 4-H families. You may review it at: https://www.facebook.com/AdamsCo4H
We still have the UNL Extension in Adams County Facebook page for all the Adams County Extension information.
Extension Office Closed
- September 5th for Labor Day
Leaders & Parents Corner
Junior Leader News
Junior Leader News
Please note NO Meeting in August or September.
“All Aboard the LeaderSHIP” The Adams County 4-H Junior Leaders will set sail for 2022-2023 on October 2 at 5:00 p.m. with an in person organizational meeting. The meeting will be held at the Adams County Extension Office. Anyone is welcome to join the Junior Leader’s Club that is 13 by January 1, 2023, or older. You must be an active member of the Adams County 4-H program by being a member of an organized 4-H club or an Independent member. Junior Leaders do a lot of fun, learning and leadership activities, this year the focus will be on the “new” achievement program. Some of the activities the club does are pancake feed and food booth at the county fair, helping with Leader’s Banquet, along with helping members and younger 4-H’ers with 4-H projects and being positive role model for younger 4-H’ers. Bring a friend and make new friends. Also, you are eligible to earn a scholarship. If you have any questions, please contact Julie at the Adams County Extension Office (402-461-7209).
Judges Registration
Are you interested in judging 4-H projects, contests, or shows in 2023? Complete the sign-up form at 4h.unl.edu/judges by September 30, 2022.
4-H Council
August Happenings:
- Fair Evaluation
- Sponsor Support
- Community Engagement - Hastings Museum Block Party
Youth Information
Citizenship Washington Focus Trip
Citizenship Washington Focus Trip
A decision has been made to suspend the trip for 2022, changing it to a 2023 trip. Youth who are 15 to 18 years old in the years of 2023 & 2025 are invited and welcomed to sign up for a trip of a lifetime! If you are interested please contact NE Extension in Adams County at (402)461-7209. It is never too early to sign up! Please contact the Adams County Extension Office, to sign up for this fundraiser. Money earned at any fundraising activity will be applied to your 2023 or 2025 CWF trip fund.
Project Information
Shooting Sports
Needing Instructors!
Adams County Shooting Sports Program is in need of Instructors for next year! If you are interested please contact Julie at the Adams County Extension Office.
Floriculture, Horticulture & Plant Science
Agronomy Projects
As crop harvest approaches, it is a good time to consider creating an agronomy exhibit that you may show at next year’s fair. These projects provide an excellent opportunity to learn the requirements in producing a crop. If you or someone in your family raised a field crop this year, simply sit down and create a two-page report about the procedures required to grow the crop. Then fill a gallon container of the grain or select ten grain ears, (corn or milo), for display and you are done. Stop by or call the Adams County Extension Office if you would like more information on these projects.
Largest Ear of Corn Contest
We plan to continue this contest, with sponsorship of a cash prize to the winners. Now is a good time to start to think about next year’s project. If a 4-H’er grew a corn crop or helped a member of their immediate family grow a corn crop this year, then you can exhibit a collection of ten corn ears at the 2023 Adams County Fair. The contest will have two classes, one for yellow corn and one for white corn. Call the Extension Office if you would like more information about this contest and project.
Livestock
4-H State Rodeo
Saturday, October 8th, 2022
Lancaster Event Center- Lincoln, NE
Register: https://cvent.me/v5dno9
Deadline for Entries, Horse ID forms, & Advancement Levels = SEPTEMBER 16TH
Entries are done online
Horse ID forms should be handed into county offices by September 16th (county procedures can be found on the employee resource page)
Advancement levels will be checked after registration, as we will send out a verification doc. for county offices to confirm!
Youth must submit a 4-H Horse ID Form(s) and must have passed the corresponding Advancement Level in order to compete by the deadline SEPTEMBER 16TH
For more Information: https://4h.unl.edu/horse-rodeo
Classes
Level II
- Goat Tying
- Barrel Racing
- Pole Bending
Level III
- Tie Down Roping (Calf Roping)
- Break-A-Way Roping
- Dally Team Roping
Heading
Heeling
Bringing your Static Exhibits to the Adams County Office
Your exhibit was selected to represent Adams County at the 2022 Nebraska State Fair. Now what?
Your exhibit should meet all of the following requirements:
- Delivered to the Extension Office (2975 S. Baltimore) on Tuesday, August 23rd from 7:30 AM until 6:00 PM. The Extension Staff will enter your exhibit at the State Fair on August 24th.
- Bring to the Extension Office the packing materials for your projects to travel in, but don't box them up (seal the boxes) until the State Fair entry tags have been attached to them by Extension Staff.
- Each exhibit will need its own box to travel in.
All Exhibits need to be picked up at the Extension Office on Wednesday, September 7th between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Reminder for State Fair Livestock Exhibitors (including Dog)
Please check the NE State Fair website on when they can pick up their packets!
State Fair Mobile App
- The 2022 Nebraska State Fair is coming up quickly! Are you ready? Get access to everything you need straight from your home screen. Download the Nebraska Extension mobile app (go.unl.edu/zbap) for the earliest possible access to 4-H show programs, contest schedules, results, and more!
Looking for State Fair Volunteers!
Volunteer your time with 4-H at the Nebraska State Fair, and we'll hook you up with free gate admission for each day you volunteer! Sign up at 4h.unl.edu/state-fair-volunteer.
State Fair Livestock Shows
- Making plans to visit the Nebraska State Fair? There are plenty of 4-H livestock shows to check out!
Saturday, August 27: Beef Showmanship at 8:00 a.m.; Sheep Showmanship at 8:30 a.m.; Breeding Sheep Show at 8:30 a.m.; Poultry Showmanship at 9:00 a.m.; Poultry Show at 10:00 a.m.; Breeding Beef Show at 12:30 p.m.; Swine Showmanship at 3:00 p.m.; Goat Showmanship at 5:00 p.m.; Breeding Gilt Show at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 28: Feeder Calf Show at 8:00 a.m.; Fed Steer Challenge Show at 8:00 a.m.; Market Beef Show at 8:00 a.m.; Market Swine Show at 8:00 a.m.; Rabbit Showmanship at 8:00 a.m.; Market Lamb Show at 8:30 a.m.; Breeding Goat at 8:30 a.m.; Market Goat at 8:30 a.m.; Rabbit Show at 10:00 a.m.; Final Drive at 4:00 p.m.
For the full schedule of 4-H events, visit 4h.unl.edu/state-fair-schedule
State Fair Dog Show
Come watch the State 4-H Dog Shows on Sunday, August 28. Agility will start at 8:00 a.m. on the east side of the Big Red Barn. Rally will begin at 8:00 a.m. in the Heartland Events Center, followed by Obedience and Showmanship.
State Fair Fashion Show
Check out the 4-H Fashion Shows happening on Saturday, August 27, at Raising Nebraska. Fashion Show 1 will begin at 9:00 a.m. and include wool, Clothing 2, Clothing 3, and Beyond the Needle garments. Fashion Show 2 will start at 11:00 a.m. and include Clothing 2, Clothing 3, and Beyond the Needle garments. Fashion Show 3 will begin at 1:00 p.m. and feature Shopping in Style garments. All spectators must enter through the Northeast doors. Doors will open 10 minutes before each show, and seating is limited. Get there early! For the full schedule of 4-H events, visit 4h.unl.edu/state-fair-schedule
Quilts of Valor at the State Fair
Join us for the Quilts of Valor Presentation on Saturday, August 27, at 10:15 a.m. at Raising Nebraska. Youth participating in the Quilts of Valor project utilize sewing skills gained in the 4-H quilting projects to complete a quilted blanket and donate it to a service member or veteran.
Calendar of 4-H Events
August
Aug 1 Fair Evaluation, Extension Office @ 6:30 PM
Aug 1 4-H Council, Extension Office following Fair Evaluation
Aug 4 Extension Board, Extension Office @ 6:00 PM
Aug 8 BInterested (FCE), Extension Office @ 7:00 PM
Aug 9 Ag Society, Fairgrounds @ 7:30 PM
Aug 10 Grass & Weed Contest, TBA
Aug 23 Receive State Fair Static Exhibits
Aug 24 Haul Static Exhibits to State Fair (Staff)
Aug 26-Sept 5 Nebraska State Fair
September
Sept 1 Extension Board, Extension Office @ 6:00 PM
Sept 5 Ext Office Closed
Sept 6 Haul Static Exhibits from State Fair (Staff)
Sept 7 Release Static Exhibits, Extension Office
Sept 12 4-H Council, Extension Office @ 7:30 PM
Sept 13 Ag Society, Fairgrounds @ 7:30 PM
Sept 19 BInterested (FCE), Extension Office @ 7:00 PM
2022 Adams County 4-H Council
Neal Gerloff – Pres.
Heather Mohling – V.Pres.
Russ Hermann – Sec.
Brian Theesen – Tres.
Jamee Bockerman
Michele Burnham
Tamara Cecrle
John Copple
Jenny Hartman
Amy Hoagland
Kiley McCoy
Mathew Raney
Will Rathje
John Scheideler
Jr. Leader Rep – Mikeyla Samuelson
Youth Reps – Jenna Cecrle & Wyatt Russell
Chamber of Commerce Rep – Bob Herbek & Bekah Martin
Ag Society Rep – Patrick Niles
Please take time to THANK these above individuals for their
hard work and dedication to the Adams County 4-H Program!!!
Adams County 4-H Staff
Elizabeth "Beth" Janning
Julie Ochsner
Nebraska Extension Adams County Staff
Ronald C. “Ron” Seymour, Ph.D. ron.seymour@unl.edu
Lynn DeVries – lynn.devries@unl.edu
Elizabeth “Beth” Janning – elizabeth.janning@unl.edu
Julie Ochsner – julie.ochsner@unl.edu
Gwen Rodocker – gwen.rodocker@unl.edu
Twila Bankson – twila.bankson@unl.edu
Alise Verhage – alise.verhage@unl.edu
Angie Katzberg – akatzberg8@unl.edu
Pat Evans – pat.evans@unl.edu
Nebraska Extension in Adams County
Email: adams-county@unl.edu
Website: adams.unl.edu
Location: 2975 South Baltimore Avenue, Hastings, NE, USA
Phone: 402-461-7209