Washington County Weekly 4-H Update
August 20, 2021
WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS WEEK'S 4-H UPDATE...
- Washington County 4-H Calendar
- THANK YOU!
- 4-H Council Election Results
- 2021 WCF Photos
- State Fair Exhibits
- State Fair Schedule
- State Fair App Available
- 4-H State Rodeo
- Virtual and At-Home Learning Opportunities
- Other Statewide Events and Resources
*NEW OR UPDATED INFORMATION IS BOLDED!
4-H CALENDAR
August 23.................................................State Fair Static Entries due in our office
August 27-September 6..........................Nebraska State Fair
October 9.................................................4-H State Rodeo
Washington County 4-H Calendar
Did you know that you can find the Washington County 4-H Calendar on our webpage? View just the month or download and print the whole program year!
Visit https://go.unl.edu/washingtoncounty4hcalendar to view. As dates/events continue to be added we will update the calendar. The webpage will show the most recent date that the program calendar was updated!
Thank you to our Washington County 4-H Volunteers!
A big thank you goes out to all of our Washington County volunteers who fill countless roles each year at the Washington County Fair. Volunteers fill roles in many areas to help the 4-H portion of the fair run smoothly. THANK YOU to all of our livestock committee members, static and contest superintendent and volunteers, pizza stand managers and volunteers, Washington County 4-H Council members and all of the many other hats our volunteers fill in between. We truly could not do it without you and your commitment to making the best better each year for our Washington County youth!
2022 4-H COUNCIL ELECTION BALLOT - RESULTS!
Congratulations to the following adults and youth who will be serving on the Washington County 4-H Council
ADULT (Three-year Term)
Erin Denker
Sarah Fuchs
YOUTH (One-year Term)
Carter Behnken
Ella Booth
Norah Cloudt
Emma Huntley
Jenna Murch-Schafer
Tate Pruess
Newly elected members, you will join the current members of the 4-H Council:
Hollie Booth
Kevin Flesner
Chelsea Lambert
Keith Mertz
Russ Quinn
The terms will begin November 1, 2021 and conclude October 31, 2024 for adult members and conclude October 31, 2022 for youth members.
Thank you to all who participated in the 2021 4-H Council Election!
2021 Washington County Fair Photos
State Fair Exhibits
State Fair - Schedule
State Fair - App available
- Looking for the earliest possible access to 4-H results, show programs, and contest schedules for the Nebraska State Fair? Download the 4-H at State Fair mobile app at 4h.unl.edu/state-fair#app.
4-H State Rodeo
October 9th at the Lancaster Event Center
Find more information at: https://4h.unl.edu/horse-rodeoVirtual & At-Home Educational Resources
Jump into the world of ART+ENTREPRENEURSHIP with the upcoming Living Room Learning+! This interactive virtual experience will engage youth in using the elements and principles of design to create artwork and tell a story. Participants will also meet two creative entrepreneurs who will share their own ART+ENTPRENREUERSHIP stories. This opportunity is free and open to all youth! Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/living-room-learning.
Launching Nebraska-nauts
Ever wonder what it’s like to live and work in space? Well, here’s your chance to find out straight from the astronauts aboard the International Space Station right now! All Nebraska youth are invited to submit questions they’d like to ask the astronauts. Approximately 9-12 young people will be selected to video record their questions. Their questions will then be answered by the astronauts during an upcoming in-flight education downlink experience. More information on that will be coming soon. For now, submit your question at go.unl.edu/nebraskanautsquestion
Photography Showcase
Calling all 4-H photographers! Submit your photos for a chance to be showcased by Nebraska 4-H! Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/photo-showcase.
Livestock Achievement Program
We’re excited to announce the NEW Livestock Achievement Program. This opportunity is design to promote all educational aspects of the 4-H livestock projects including selection, production, leadership, and exhibition by recognizing youth striving to improve in their livestock project knowledge and leadership. The program recognizes intermediate and senior Members of Excellence across all 4-H livestock project areas, including beef, sheep, meat goat, swine, dairy cattle, dairy goat, rabbit, and poultry. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/livestock-achievement-program.
Other Statewide Events and Resources
Cat Club - https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/cat-club
- Dog Showmanship Video Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?reload=9&list=PL579hRei5D7xwKTqpe8kJw0GnfKK4x8l4
- Virtual Dog Club - https://4h.unl.edu/virtual-dog-club
- Companion Rabbit Science Online Course - https://4h.unl.edu/companion-rabbit-science
Companion Animal Workshop - https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal-judges-workshop
Washington County Extension | 4-H
Mickayla Blender, 4-H Ext. Assistant - mblender2@unl.edu
Mary Larsen, 4-H Support Staff - mlarsen9@unl.edu
Email: washington-county@unl.edu
Website: http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/
Location: 597 Grant St, Blair, NE, United States
Phone: 402-426-9455
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLWashingtonCounty/?ref=hl
Twitter: @WCNE4H