The Pig Lottery will be extended to Logan County 4-Her's this year. The non-refundable deposit of $75 is due March 1st to the Extension Office. Youth must be enrolled in 4-H to participate in this opportunity and complete a YQCA training.
For any 4-Her's (e.g. live in town) that do not have a place to house a pig, there will be limited first come/first serve spots to board the pig until fair. Youth must care for the pig each day and provide all needed expenses for it. Contact the Extension Office for more details.
There will be 3 meetings held this year at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds with the first being April 2nd at 2 p.m. (plan on taking the pig home this day). The 2nd meeting will be in May and the 3rd meeting will be in June. Youth must attend 2 out of the 3 for the meeting points.
For more information visit:
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/lincolnmcpherson/2023-lincoln-logan-county-pig-lottery/
The first YQCA in-person training will be held at the Extension Office on March 1st from 6-8 p.m.
To sign up for YQCA visit:
Sign up now for the 2022-2023 year at v2.4honline.com.
Family & Volunteer Enrollment instructions can be found at:
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/lincolnmcpherson/enrollment/
2023 4-H Camp
We’re so excited to announce Adventure Together, the new Nebraska 4-H Camp series for 2023! Registration information will be coming soon. In the meantime, mark your calendars: Chadron – June 5-9; Cozad – June 16-20; Ashland – June 26-29; Burwell – July 16-20; Louisville – July 27-30.
2023 Special Agronomy Project
Nebraska 4-H Horse Judging School
The annual Nebraska 4-H Horse Judging School is coming up on Saturday, February 25. All horse show judges, aspiring judges, judging team coaches, and youth are invited to learn about Hunter Under Saddle, Horsemanship, Reining, and 4-H Horse Show Rules and Guidelines. Learn more and register at cvent.me/NX7qrR.
2023 State Fair Updates
New in 2023! All members who were at least 9 years of age on January 1 will be eligible to participate in 4-H in-person events (live animal shows, fashion shows, and contests) at the Nebraska State Fair. Also new for this year, all livestock in contention to exhibit at the Nebraska State Fair will be required to submit a DNA nomination. This includes all breeding livestock, market livestock, and feeder calves. For more information, visit 4h.unl.edu/state-fair.
4-H Month
Mark your calendars and make plans to celebrate 4-H Month this February! Wear your favorite 4-H shirt on Tuesday, February 7. Put your hands to larger service on Saturday, February 11, or Sunday, February 12. Show our 4-H volunteers some love on Tuesday, February 14. Thank our donors or sponsors on Tuesday, February 21. And don’t forget to show our local 4-H professionals some appreciation on February 28.
Virtual Companion Animal Challenge
Mark your calendars! The Nebraska 4-H Virtual Companion Animal Challenge entries are due by Saturday, April 1. Essay, art, photography, and demonstration entries must be submitted digitally within the entry form, and the online trivia contest will be open from Monday, April 10, through Sunday, April 16. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/companion-animal-challenge.
Horse Stampede
The Nebraska 4-H Horse Stampede will be held Saturday, March 25, in Lincoln. This event features a variety of horse contests that do not require live animals, including public speaking, demonstration, quiz bowl, art, and photography. Registration is due by Monday, March 6. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/horse-stampede.
Camp Summer Jobs
Looking for a fun, rewarding, and adventurous summer job? Nebraska State 4-H Camp is hiring for the 2023 summer season! Learn more and apply at 4h.unl.edu/camps-jobs.
Ag Innovators
Nebraska 4-H is still accepting applications for teens interested in facilitating the Ag Innovators Experience in their local communities. The 2023 Ag Innovators Experience, Aerial Ag Challenge, engages participants in modeling a sprayer drone’s flight path, based on drone collected images and environmental conditions, using line-following bot technology. Teen facilitator applications are due Wednesday, March 1, and a facilitator training will be held on Saturday, March 11 in Grand Island. Learn more and apply at 4h.unl.edu/aie.
Experience the Power of Red
The UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) is hosting a visit day for all high school students and their families on Thursday, February 23. This free event will enable you to learn more about careers and opportunities within the College as well as meet current UNL students, faculty, and staff. Learn more and register at casnr.unl.edu/visitday.
UNL Livestock Judging Camp
Looking to level up your livestock evaluation and oral reason skills? Make plans to attend this year’s UNL Livestock Judging Camp on June 7-9 in Lincoln. Registration is $300 and is due by Monday, May 22. Learn more at go.unl.edu/judging-camp.
H850-001 Rocket
- Any Skill Level Rocket with wooden fins and cardboard body tubes painted by hand or air brush
H850-003 Rocket
- Any Skill Level Rocket with wooden fins and cardboard body tubes painted using commercial application. (Ex. Commercial Spray paint)
Judged on:
- Display appearance
- Rocket appearance
- Workmanship
- Design
- Capabilities for flight
- Number of times launched and report
*Three launches are required to earn the maximum launch points given on the score sheet
Report-Protected in a clear plastic cover should include:
- Rocket specification (include original or photo of manufacture packaging stating skill level)
- Flight record for each launching (weather, distance, flight height)
- Number of launches
- Flight pictures
- Safety (How did you choose your launch site? Document safe launch, preparation, and precautions)
- Objectives learned
- Conclusions
CONTACT INFORMATION
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
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