Otoe County 4-H Wednesday What-Nots
December 11, 2019
YQCA in-person Training December 30th in Syracuse
The first in-person training will be Monday, December 30 for all ages at 10:00 a.m. at the Otoe County Fair Center.
Please call the Extension Office at 402-269-2301 to pre-register, but YOU STILL NEED TO REGISTER ON LINE AT YQCA.ORG! If you have questions or need assistance, please call the Extension Office at 402-269-2301.
Improving the Bottom-line of Breeding: Three State Beef Conference
Pre-calving nutritional strategies will be discussed at the upcoming Three State Beef Conference. Photo credit Troy Walz.
In a joint effort, Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa Extension are hosting three meetings to address how to set up an economical and successful breeding season. The registration fee is $25 per person. It includes a meal and a copy of the conference proceedings.
Presentations include:
Pre-calving nutritional strategies: Am I staying ahead or getting behind?
Dr. Travis Mulliniks, Range Cow Nutritionist, University of Nebraska
Vaccines and implants: effects on production and reproduction
Dr. Craig Payne, DVM, Extension Veterinarian, University of Missouri Extension
Reproductive performance: Are you leaving money on the table?
Dr. Jordan Thomas, State Beef Reproduction Specialist, University of Missouri Extension
Dates and locations (All meeting times are 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
January 14, 2020: Warren Cultural Center, 154 Public Square, Greenfield, Iowa, 50849
January 15, 2020: Andrew County Youth Building, 201 S Banyon, Savannah, Missouri, 64485
January 16, 2020: Otoe County Fair Center, 197 Plum St, Syracuse, Nebraska
Pre-registrations are appreciated by Friday, January 10, 2020.
To register call or email:
402-269-2301 or otoe-county@unl.edu
Mark your calendars....Beef Weigh-In!
PASE PRACTICES STARTING SOON!!!
4-H Shooting Sports Certification Workshop
January 18-19, 2020
Nebraska Game & Parks Outdoor Education Center
4703 N 44th Street
Lincoln, NE
Why attend this 4-H Shooting Sports Certification Workshop?
- Network with other shooting sports instructors from across Nebraska
- Share and learn techniques and knowledge which will develop your ability to effectively lead a local shooting sports program
- Learn to use shooting sports to develop youth of strong character who possess effective life skills
- Gain certification in ONE of the following disciplines: pistol, rifle, archery, and coordinator
- Learn under expert instruction and learn to develop your skills as an instructor
For more information on this workshop click on this link: https://unl.app.box.com/s/cynmyt0fcwolz2m23pt1u9hry32c8tuj
The 4-H Council has $500.00 budgeted to reimburse the registration fee for this workshop, for both leaders and apprentices (ages 14-20).
School Year Camps!
Winter Resident Camp - February 14-16, 2020
Spring Break Day Camp - April 6-10, 2020
For more information click on this link! https://4h.unl.edu/camps-centers/school-year-camps
2020 Otoe County Fair Theme
Nebraska Extension in Otoe County
Sarah Purcell, Unit Leader, Extension Educator, spurcell2@unl.edu
Erin Steinhoff, Extension Assistant, erin.steinhoff@unl.edu
Kelsey Ahrens, Office Manager, kahrens4@unl.edu
Email: Otoe-County@unl.edu
Website: www.otoe.unl.edu
Location: 620 1st Street, Syracuse, NE
Phone: (402)269-2301
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nebraska-Extension-in-Otoe-County