Lincoln, Logan, & McPherson Co. 4-H
July #1
A Note from Miss Caitlyn
Dear Lincoln, Logan & McPherson County 4-H Families,
We are gearing up for fair here and hope everyone got their entries in. Lincoln County is already closed for entries and Logan and McPherson County your last day to get your online entries in is tomorrow, so make sure you get on and get that done so you can participate in fair this year. The next thing coming up for fair is the Fashion Show and Music Contest on July 20th for Lincoln Co. If you are interested in doing the music contest please get signed up there is still time.
Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns,
Miss Caitlyn
Interested in joining 4-H Council?
- Adult terms are for 3 years
- Youth terms are for 2 years.Youth must have a 4-h age 14 years old
- Youth terms go from December 1 of the calendar year to November 30.
Council Elections will be held throughout fair in July.
Please contact the office if interested in this new adventure! 308-532-2683
Beef Fitting Contest
Just a reminder there is still some time to sign up for the beef fitting contest for Lincoln Co. Fair. If you are interested please come in and get a form to fill out.
SHOWORKS (Online Fair Entries) OPEN!!!
Even though you all have got on 4-H online and did your enrollment you still need to be sure to get on your designated fairwire sites and put in your entries for fair before the deadlines!!!
ONLY ONE MORE DAY LEFT!!!
Logan County: LOGANNE.FAIRWIRE.COM
*Open June 1st- July 15th @ 5 pm. *
McPherson County: MCPHERSON.FAIRWIRE.COM
*Open June 1st- July 15th @ 5 pm. *
Calendar of Events
Lincoln, Logan, & McPherson 4-Her's
Fair Schedules
4-H Project Podcast
Nebraska State Events
Crop Scouting Competition
Calling for Volunteers
Online Insect ID Contest
Spotlight on 4-H
Cookie Jar Decorating
Calendar of Events
7/20: Lincoln Co. Fashion Review & Clothing day; 10 am.
7/20: Lincoln County Music Contest & Fashion Show; 6 pm.; MPCC South Campus
7/23: Lincoln Co. Goat Tying
7/24-7/30: Lincoln Co. Fair
7/30-8/4: Logan Co. Fair
8/5: Logan Co. Rodeo
8/5-8/6: Lincoln Co. Horse Show
8/10-8/12: McPherson Co. Fair
8/25-9/4: State Fair
Lincoln Co. Fair Schedule
Logan Co. Fair Schedule
McPherson Co. Fair Schedule
4-H Project Podcasts
Each month we are looking for a 4-H youth that would be interested in making a podcast with Eagle Radio about a 4-H project. If you are interested contact (308) 532-2683 or email caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu.
Check out our June Podcast with Kaitlin and Caitlyn on our website at: COMING SOON
Crop Scouting Competition
The Youth Crop Scouting Competition allows students to learn about and practice crop scouting through integrated pest management principles and new technologies. The program is open to teams of 4-H and FFA members who have completed 5th grade. This year’s competition will be held on Wednesday, August 2, at the Eastern Nebraska Research & Extension Center near Mead. Registration is due July 15. Learn more at go.unl.edu/crop-scouting.
Calling for Volunteers
The Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Expo is just around the corner, and we need volunteers! A broad selection
of roles and shifts are still available from Saturday, July 15, through Wednesday, July 19, in Grand Island. Sign-up at 4h.unl.edu/volunteer.
Online Insect ID Contest
Mark your calendars! The Online Insect Identification Contest will open on Friday, June 23, and close on Monday, July 10. Learn more and find study materials are 4h.unl.edu/oiic.
Cookie Jar Decorating
1. Cookie Jar Decorating is open to any 4-H member. Only 1 entry jar allowed per 4-H’er.
2. The entry will be a jar of 2 dozen homemade cookies made from different kinds of batters and dough.
3. Jar may be either glass or plastic and may be decorated as desired by the contestant.
Greenware and ceramics are not allowed.
4. Clearly label jars to show the types of cookies (example: Snickerdoodle, Chocolate Chip, etc.
5. LOGAN COUNTY: Decorated jars with at least 2 dozen cookies should be entered at the fair building at the Logan County Fair/Rodeo to be placed on a silent auction during the Logan County Fair/Rodeo.
6. MCPHERSON COUNTY: Jars will not be judged. Any size jars. 2 dozen any kind of cookie. Each
4- H’er is expected to take their jar from the Silent Auction at its conclusion and approach the buyer and collect final bid money. Make checks payable to McPherson County 4-H Council. 4-H Member will receive half of what their jar brings at auction.
7. LINCOLN COUNTY: All jars will be placed for Silent Auction beginning Wednesday of County Fair and closing at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. No jars will be judged. 4-H’ers will receive 50% of sale price on one cookie jar (highest priced).
* E913-901 Senior Cookie Jar - 13 years of age and older. One-half gallon or gallon jar with at least two dozen homemade cookies.
* E913-902 Junior Cookie Jar - 12 years of age and younger. One-half gallon or gallon jar with at least two dozen homemade cookies.
* K900-918 Clover Kid Cookie Jar – 5 to 7 years old are eligible to enter. One-half gallon or gallon jar with at least two dozen homemade cookies.
* E913-904 Pet Cookie Jar - One-half gallon or gallon jar with at least two dozen home-made treats intended for an animal. Example: dog treats, horse treats
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLM4h