The 4-H Update
June 10, 2021
Deadlines and New Information
4-H Sign Up - JUNE 15 DEADLINE
Sign up for 4-H here.
Families that sign up are able got get an “I Belong” yard sign while supplies last.
For information about the yard signs, please contact douglas-sarpy4h@unl.edu
Send us pictures of you and your "I Belong" sign here.
Deadlines for 4-H Animals
ID sheets for livestock, rabbit, cavy and horse are now available on our website. Please print those off, fill them in and submit those to our office by June 15th.
Important Animal Deadlines:
Sarpy County Fair Livestock, Rabbit & Cavy ID Sheets – June 15th
Nebraska State Fair Online Nominations – June 15th
Sarpy County Fair ONLY Horse Level Testing Requirements – June 15th
Sarpy County Fair Livestock, Horse, Poultry, Rabbit, and Cavy Entries due via ShoWorks – July 15th
Nebraska State Fair Entries Due via ShoWorks – August 10th
PINK Ear Tags for County Only Beef and Swine, as well as EID Tags for Nebraska State Fair/AKSARBEN Beef and Swine are available for purchase at the Omaha or Papillion Offices.
DNA envelopes are also available for market animals intending to be exhibited at the State Fair or AKSARBEN. This is for Market Beef, Sheep, Swine and Meat Goats
All Breeding and Market Animals being exhibited at the State Fair need to be nominated by June 15th at Show Stock Manager Login (showstockmgr.com) All payments for nominations and DNA are made on this site. (We do not accept these payments in the office)
All DNA Envelopes must be turned into the 4-H Office by June 15th.
Youth For The Quality Care Of Animals (YQCA)
Preparing for Fair
Showcase of 4-H Gems application
The Douglas/Sarpy 4-H Council would like to encourage all eligible candidates to participate in the Douglas-Sarpy Showcase of 4-H Gems. To be selected and honored as a 4-H Gem is a positive way to share your success and experiences throughout your 4-H career. Receiving the honor of being named a Diamond or Emerald 4-Her is an excellent addition to your resume and college scholarship essays. We encourage all eligible candidates to submit their application for the opportunity to participate so that we can celebrate all of your accomplishments throughout your 4-H career.
See the application here.
We Want You for the Next 4-H Food Stand Manager
The Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Council has a food stand at the Sarpy County Fair. This fundraiser is run by volunteers, but also has hired manager. The council is looking for a new Manager!
Responsible for running the food stand include:
- Various hours from July 31 -August 8
- Preordering Supplies and Set up (previous food stand manager will help with this.)
- Pick up and deliver supplies as needed.
- Training Volunteers and running the Signup Genius.
There is a pay stipend provided by the 4-H council. Interested parties can contact council member Amy here.
Fair Project Idea - WRITE A SOFTWARE PROGRAM
Science, Engineering & Technology - Department H
Division 860 – Computers
CLASS 901 WRITE A SOFTWARE PROGRAM
This project allows a 4-H’er to demonstrate his or her skills in writing a computer program using a common programming language. The program must demonstrate the use of data files and subroutines. It should demonstrate a high degree of organization and quality suitable for distribution to the general public. This exhibit consists of a notebook (8.5x11) which should include these parts: (1) a cover page, (2) a report including: (a) what the software can do, (b) why you wrote the software, (c) what features are included in the software, (d) how you will use the program in the future, (3) a flow chart in block diagram from, and (4) an example of input and output
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/pdfs/4-H/4h-sarpy-fair-computers-2021.pdf
2021 4-H Cat and Small Pet Show was a big success!
Upcoming Contests and Events
Nature Night Walk - Open to Families!
Come explore nature a little differently! Nature Night Walk is an interactive event where families can explore in the DARK! Learn from experts about nocturnal animals, hike down a trail under the starts and look for those creepy crawlies and things that go bump in the night! Look at Jupiter and Saturn up close and personally with the telescopes from members of the Omaha Astronomical Society! This is sure to be a great event! Make sure to bring the bug spray and flashlights.
June 18, 2021 from 8:00 PM-Midnight
Schramm Park Education Center, 21502 HWY 31, Gretna, NE 68028
$5 per person
Table Toppers Information
Entry Form Due: June 22
Get it here
Contest Date: June 29
Set Up 3-3:30
Judging 3:30-5:30
They would like to present awards and wrap up the contest by 6pm
Fremont 4-H Expo
July 7 - 10, 2021
Location: Christensen Field, 16 & Ridgeroad Drive, Fremont, Nebraska
This event is open to 4-H & FFA Exhibitors from the following counties: Burt, Butler, Colfax, Cuming, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington.
Learn more at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dodge/frfourhexhguide/
Douglas County Livestock Shows - Online Entries currently open
Saturday, July 17th
Youth Open Class Cattle Show Check in 7:30am Show 9:00am
Youth Open Class Goat Show Check in 12:00pm Show 2:00pm
Youth Open Class Sheep Show Check in 2:00pm Show 4:00pm
Sunday July 18th
Youth Open Class Swine Show Check in 8:30am Show 10:00am
Youth Open Class Rabbit Show Check in 7:30am Show 9:00am
Youth Open Class Poultry Show Check in 11:30am Show 1:00p
4-H Fashion Show
The 4-H Fashion Show is an opportunity for youth to showcase their clothing construction and consumer management skills. The 4-H Fashion Show judging will be held in-person on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at the Douglas-Sarpy Extension Office, 8015 West Center Road from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Youth will then showcase their skills on the runway at the 4-H Fashion Show at the Sarpy County Fair on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
Registration deadline is Thursday, July 8th. Find the entry form here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/pdfs/4-H/4h-sarpy-fair-fashion-show-2021.pdf
Submit entry form and questions to Stephanie Thorson (stephanie.thorson@unl.edu) or drop your form off in our office (8015 W Center Road, Omaha 68124).
We look forward to seeing you there!
Ongoing events and Deadlines
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A special thanks to our partners at UNMC for their expertise and equipment for this week's 4-H Robotics class.
4-H 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.
We want your pictures!!!
Submit your photos for a chance to be showcased by Nebraska 4-H!
Learn more at https://4h.unl.edu/photography-showcase
Upcoming Events
- June 15- Clover Kid Workshop for youth 5-8 from 1-4 pm.
- June 16 - Home Environment workshop from 9-11 am.
- June 17 - Photography workshop from 9-11 am.
- June 22 - "You Design It" workshop from 1-3 pm.
- June 23rd 5-6:30 pm Rocket Launch Informational Meeting
June 24 - Fashion Show Workshop - https://go.unl.edu/dsfashionshowworkshop
- June 24 - Deadline June 22 - Plant & Insect ID Contest | Columbus
- June 26 - Papio Valley 4-H Livestock Progress Show at the Sarpy Fairgrounds. Show Flier can be found here.
- June 29 - Table Toppers Contest
- July 7 - Rocket Launch Contest Entry Forms Due
- July 11- July 15, 2021- State 4-H Horse Show
- July 14th 3:30-6:30pm Rocket Launch Contest (Springfield American Legion-13600 Pflug Rd, Springfield, NE 68059)
July 24th Archery Contest at the Sarpy Fairgrounds.
July 31st will be the BB Gun contest at the Sarpy Fairgrounds.
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/
We Moved!
The new Papillion office construction is complete and ready for clients! Because the layout and security are much different from our prior offices, please contact Mary Dierks and make an appointment before coming to pick up 4-H t-shirts, ear tags, armbands, etc. You can reach Mary at 402-444-7804 or mdierks@sarpy.com<mailto:mdierks@sarpy.com>