Cass County 4-H Friday News Blast!
June 30, 2018 - June is almost over!
Bridle and Saddle Horse Show
Incubators
4-Her's and families who participated in the Summer Embryology Experience, please return the incubator to the Extension Office. You may keep the chicks, or bring them to the Extension Office. We encourage you to make an entry at the fair! Check page 20 of the fair book guidelines for embryology exhibits!
Contests at the Fair - Pre-entries Due by July 15
- Table Setting
- Presentation
- Shooting Sports
- Modeling/Fashion Show
- Performing Arts
- Tractor Driving
Fillable pre-entry forms are on the website at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/pre-entry-forms-for-the-cass-county-fair/ Bring/email/send these forms to the Extension Office.
They are due July 15th.
Leaders of Shooting Sports
Raffle Tickets for Tractor
The winner of the tractor raffle will be drawn at the fair after the parade Saturday evening. See flyer for more details about this exciting opportunity.
When is the next livestock deadline? July 15th
We have moved ALL animal pre-entries for fair to the online format this year! This includes Horses, Cats, Poultry, Rabbits, Small Animals, Dogs, and all livestock. The link for detailed instructions is https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/showorks-entry-instructions-for-livestock-entries/ With this change to online, please give us a call if you are having any issues entering your registration. Also, please do not wait until the last minute to register as we will not be in the office over the weekend to help you if any issues arise! Deadline for entries is Sunday, July 15th.
Shirts for Sale at the Extension Office
Green 4-H Show Shirt
XXL is $7.50
White 4-H Show Shirt
XXL is $6.50
New Design Cass County 4-H Shirt
National 4-H FilmFest in Missouri
Consider registering for FilmFest 4-H, where youth can learn about filmmaking, SFX makeup, virtual reality, and more! Dates are July 29 – August 1 in Columbia, Missouri. Pre-registration is required, and the deadline is July 6. You’ll need an All-Access Pass and lodging arrangements with Stoney Creek Inn. For details, head over to http://4h.missouri.edu/filmfest4h For questions, contact Missouri State 4-H Youth Specialist Bradd Anderson.
Swine Showmanship Clinic
KUDOS!
KUDOS to our Poultry judges!
KUDOS to our Tractor Safety Certification Workshop Participants
4-H Calendar Reminders for July 2018
4-H Summer Workshops (updated copy)
Updates on all progress shows, clinics and events click here
June 29-30 - #14 "Tractor Safety Certification" Workshop
June 29 - 4-H Family Event ... 1st Annual Nature Night Walk (FULL)
July 4th - Office closed for Holiday
July 5 - #13 Herbs workshop
July 10 - #15 Intro to Modern Quilting Workshop
July 11 - #16 Horse Showmanship Workshop
July 12 - #17 Entomology Workshops
July 12 - Swine Showmanship Clinic
July 13 - #18 Fitting and Showing Workshop
July 16 - 4-H Council Meeting
July 17 - #19 Modeling with Zee Workshop
July 17 - #20 Yarn Crafts
July 18 - #21 Clover Kid Camp
July 19 - #22 Amphibians Workshop
July 24 - #23 Babysitting Workshop
July 25 - #24 Germany and the Netherlands Workshop
July 28 - Shooting Sports County Contest
August 2 - Modeling Contest and Clothing Entry Judging
July 15 - Pre-entry deadlines for Livestock for County Fair
July 15 - Pre-entry for all contests and Fashion Show entries
August 4 - Clean-up day at the fairgrounds
OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF 4-H IN AND AROUND CASS COUNTY ...
The Cornhusker State Games shooting sports competition has specific opportunities for Junior competitors. Visit www.cornhuskerstategames.com to sign up, or call Dr. Schlichtemeier at 402-677-2456 for more details.
- Summer Care of Iris - Division and Borer Control ... June 27, 2018, written by Sarah Browning
- Flower Barrel Liner Contest at the 2018 Cass County Fair - liners are available at the Extension Office. Click here for the link and look on page 11.
- Solar Design and Installation Hands-On Workshop ... July 9-13, registration and payment due by June 29 ... click here for registration link
- Extension Hort Update ... June 2018
- Pesticide, Fertilizer and Noxious Weed Newsletter ... Summer 2018 issue
- AgLine Newsletter from Nemaha County
Check for more on our website at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/agriculture-news/
Nebraska Extension Cass County
Brett Kreifels, Extension Educator & Unit Leader,
Tracy Ensor, Extension Assistant, tracy.ensor@unl.edu
Angelica Metzger, 4-H Summer Intern, angelica.metzger@unl.edu
Sondra Buell, Office Manager, sondra.buell@unl.edu
General Mailbox, cass-county@unl.edu
Email: cass-county@unl.edu
Website: www.cass.unl.edu
Location: 8400 144th Street, Weeping Water, NE, 68463
Phone: 402-267-2205
Facebook: facebook.com/UniversityofNebraskaLincolnExtensionCassCounty
Twitter: @UNLCassCounty