The 4-H Update
March 15, 2019
Livestock Committee Meeting - TONIGHT!
Friday, Mar 15, 2019, 06:30 PM
Sarpy County Conference Room, West Annex 3W
Resources in Times of Need
The Nebraska Counseling, Outreach and Mental Health Therapy (COMHT) Program
800-464-0258
Offers no-cost vouchers for confidential mental health services for persons affected by the rural crisis
Nebraska Farm Hotline/Rural Response Hotline
1-800-464-0258
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
INVENTURE Day is being hosted at Westbrook Elementary School on Friday, April 12 & we are looking for adult mentors! The day runs from 9am-2:30pm and your main job will be to encourage creative thinking, innovation and team work with your 10 youth mentees.
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE? Email Tayler for more information.
Click this link for the Mentor Flyer & "share" it with others!
What's INVENTURE Day? It's a middle school youth program that teaches the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation during a hands-on, minds-on field day. You can learn more about INVENTURE here: https://4h.unl.edu/inventure-day
4-H Position Open!
Learn more via this link: https://unl.box.com/s/dbfq6dh2h6w56yfulistvcylod22ygsm
Summary: Transform lives by delivering and providing effective educational
programming through positive youth development. Must be able to
engage youth through diverse learning strategies at Offutt Youth
Center, during out-of-school time hours. Ability to travel within service
area.
CLOVER CONNECTION: MARCH 19
YQCA In-Person Trainings Scheduled
- May 28 @ 1:00pm, Central office (8015 W Center Rd., Omaha)
- June 4 @ 6:30pm, South office (501 Olson Dr., Papillion)
As a reminder, YQCA certification is required for all youth participating in a 4-H Livestock project during the 2019 fair season. More information about YQCA and the requirements can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/yqca
4-H PROJECT: Presentation Contest
- Conducting an interview and sharing with a group
- Giving and understanding directions
- Evaluating and using appropriate Internet sources
- Composing a rap
- Preparing an illustrated talk Poster
Class 906 Poster-Module 1 Create a poster, measuring either 22”x28” or 24”x36” that showcases what was learned in this project area.
Class 907 Essay-Module 1 Write an essay (3-5 pages) that showcases what was learned in this project area
Summer Embryology
Registrations will not be accepted before April 8 and all reservations are filled on a first come, first served basis. We only have 40 incubators and kits available for this year's Summer session, so complete your form & we'll see you on April 8th for registration day!
Local 4-H Opportunities
Camp with 4-H this Summer!
Registration is now open for 2019 summer camps! New in 2019, the Eastern Nebraska 4-H Center will be exclusively offering week long day camps for youth ages 6-15. Additionally, chartered transportation will be available from Gretna and Grand Island for several camps at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp in Halsey.
Find registration information here.
4-H Camp Scholarships
The Nebraska 4-H Foundation believes that every young life should be enriched by the camp experience, and we want to make camp an opportunity for all youth. With the support of the Nebraska 4-H Foundation and its donors, a limited number of $100 camp scholarships are available to support youth participation at camp. Day camps are not eligible for camp scholarships. Camp scholarships must be awarded prior to registration.
The application process for a Camp scholarship can be found here.
4-H Animal & Livestock Opportunities
4-H Swine Project: Lottery Pig Program
The Nebraska Pork Producers Association (NPPA) has selected the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H program to pilot a new Lottery Pig Program to increase the enrollment and education of 4-H swine exhibitors. NPPA will be responsible for obtaining 80-100 pound pigs, distribute them by having members draw numbers to obtain a pig in mid-April, provide educational sessions on health, nutrition, exhibiting, careers, pork cooking and other topics and provide awards for the participants.
Youth would pay a $100-125 deposit to participate in the program and obtain a pig. Financial scholarships may be given to families with multiple youth or based on need.
We will try to locate facilities to house pigs for those youth not having facilities. Let Monte Stauffer know if you are willing to house pigs for others or if know of other youth that may want to participate in this program. Families are responsible for feeding, caring for, exhibiting, and marketing the pigs.
Contact Monte Stauffer if you are interested or have any questions at 402-444-4092.
21st Annual Seward Calf Classic
DATE: April 13, 2019
LOCATION: Seward County Fairgrouds
TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Check in, 10:30 a.m. Show
Sanctioned by the Junior Nebraska Cattlemen and Staplehurst Livestock 4-H Club
Find the flyer here: https://unl.box.com/s/g9ibgjvqtwpuxkg4pettj03py6jypkyo
Spring Rabbit Show
DATE: Saturday, April 27
TIME: 9:00am
LOCATION: Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln
Registration fees: $3/rabbit or cavy entry, $1/fur class entry, $2/showmanship entry
Statewide 4-H Opportunities
Big Red Summer Academic Camps
The 2019 Big Red Summer Academic Camps, to be held June 9-14, 2019, are just around the corner! New camp for 2019 is Animation! Also offered for this summer are: Engineering, Outdoor Nebraska, Unicameral Youth Legislature, Filmmaking, Teaching, Veterinary Science and Weather and Climate Science.
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are residential, career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Youth will have the opportunity to explore the UNL campus, meet people from across the country, spend time investigating an interest or potential career, and have a lot of fun! During the week-long camps, participants will work with UNL faculty to explore the topic of their particular camp. After spending several fun-filled days on campus, participants' families are invited to attend a special capstone event where campers will showcase their achievements.
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are open to all youth grades 10th-12th including recent high school graduates. All housing and food is provided for participants throughout the duration of the camp. Partial and Full scholarships available!!! FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE for the Discover Teaching Camp! Early Bird registration ends April 15th!
More information about Big Red Camps is also available online at https://4h.unl.edu/big-red-camps
Spring Affair—Midwest’s Biggest Plant Sale and Garden Event
More than 800 varieties of perennials, herbs, grasses, trees and shrubs selected for regional suitability, beauty and demand. Plant sale, talks, garden-related vendors, concessions and plant experts all under one roof with free admission and parking at the Lancaster Event Center, 4100 N. 84 in Lincoln.
April 27. FREE PLANT SALE from 9-2pm
April 26. SIGNUP for Preview Party from 6-9 p.m; includes hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and first choice of plants
March is Take & Bake Month!
March is Bake & Take month, a time when wheat organizations encourage others to bake a wheat good and share it with family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and shut-ins. In honor of the month, the Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) is again sponsoring recipe cards and stickers for any 4-H groups or other organizations that wish to participate. This year’s recipes are sweet and salty oreos and fruit pizza. Those interested in participating or who have questions can contact the NWB office at (402) 471-2358 or wheat.board@nebraska.gov. There is no cost for the supplies, and no limit on the number that can be requested. A copy of the recipe card is attached. Any organization can print copies as they wish or request free postcard versions from the NWB office.
Youth Corn Challenge
Learn more about this opportunity and register at the link below.
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/youth/cornchallenge
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MARCH
15: Livestock Committee Meeting, 6:30pm
16: Shooting Sports Club Meeting, 9:00am
Youth Poultry Judging Clinic, 10:00am
19: Clover Connection, online 12:00pm
Public Speaking Contest, 6:00pm-8:00pm
21: 4-H Council Meeting, 6:30pm-8:30pm
26: Equines Unlimited Club Meeting, 6:30pm-8:00pm
30: Companion Animal Challenge
JOKE OF THE WEEK
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/