Otoe County 4-H Wednesday What-Nots
January 8, 2020
Otoe County Senior Scholarships-DUE NEXT WEEK!
- Otoe County 4-H Foundation Scholarship- five $1,500 scholarships are award to Otoe County 4-H members. Application can be found by clicking here.
- Miyoshi-Smith Family Leadership Scholarship- one $500 scholarship will be awarded to an Otoe County 4-H member. Application can be found by clicking here.
The applications are due January 15, 2020. The scholarships will be awarded at the Otoe County 4-H Foundation banquet on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Enroll in 4-H today!
Mark your calendars....Beef Weigh-In!
4-H Photography Showcase
The 4-H Photography Showcase offers a project exhibition opportunity beyond traditional print media. It is intended to help youth develop professional and technical skills as photographers while fostering creativity and encouraging self-expression. Through this opportunity, youth are encouraged to practice and apply skills learned in their photography projects throughout the year.
How Does It Work?
Each month, a new photo will be selected from the online submissions. Selections will be made based on creativity, timeliness, technical execution, originality, and appropriateness. The selected photo will be showcased across the Nebraska 4-H social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Youth photographers will be credited wherever and whenever their photo is shared or published.
This opportunity is open to all enrolled 4-H members. Photo recommendations, file specifications, rules, and guidelines for participation are available online at https://4h.unl.edu/photography-showcase.
For questions, please contact Danielle Dewees at ddewees@unl.edu.
More details at: https://4h.unl.edu/photography-showcase
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
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