Morrill County 4-H Update
March / April 2021
Events & Deadlines
March 1 - Early 4-H Enrollment Deadline
March 2 - YQCA @ Bayard High School (6:00 PM)
March 3 - 4-H Council Meeting (6:30 PM)
March 16 - Extension Board Meeting (7:00 PM)
March 21 - YQCA @ PWCC (2:00 PM)
March 22 - Horse Stampede Entries Due
April 2 - Virtual Companion Animal Entries Due
April 9 - Morrill County 4-H Scholarship Application Due
April 15 - NAYI Applications Due
April 17 - Show Goat Clinic @ Scotts Bluff Co. Fairgrounds (9:00 AM)
May 1 - Swine/Sheep/Goat Weigh-In
June 15 - Final 4-H Enrollment Deadline
Remind App!!!
To do that, text @mocofair to the number 81010!
Morrill County Beginning 4-H Blog
Morrill County Extension Newsletter
4-H Enrollment
4hOnline is ready to take enrollments for the 2021 4-H year. Each member, leader, and volunteer must re-enroll in 4-H each year online at: ne.4honline.com/
Returning 4-H members DO NOT set up a profile. You already have an account. Your login is your email address. If you have forgotten or do not know your password, please select “I forgot my password.” A temporary password will be sent via email.
Leaders without family member involvement – you should have had a profile set up by the office in 2018. Your login is your email address, and you will need to select “I forgot my password” to set up a new password.
Profile information may have changed, so it is important that everyone (youth & volunteers) update their profile before submitting. Please be sure to double check your address, phone number, and email address and update if needed. Remember that there should be only one 4HOnline profile per family. If you are having problems logging on, please contact the Extension Office.
If you are new to 4-H and have never logged on to 4HOnline before, you will need to build your family profile. Each family should have one profile that lists all family members involved in 4-H. Please use the following steps to setup your profile:
1. Click on the “I need to setup a profile” option.
2. Fill in the information asked.
Remember that the email address that you entered is the email that you will log on with. You may change/update your profile info at any time after the initial enrollment. If you need any help enrolling, please reach out to the Extension Office for assistance!
Enrollment Fees will be taken online with a credit/debit card or can be taken to the Morrill County Extension Office in the form of cash or check. Cost of enrollment is $5 per 4-H member. Your enrollment will not be complete until payment is submitted. There is no fee for Clover kids! Do not make a payment for those members, but please sign them up on 4HOnline!!!
Enrollment and Fees are Due June 15, 2021
Summer Workshops - We Need Your Help!!!
Livestock Opportunities
Livestock for Sale
4-H Dog Achievement Program
The program consists of levels that require a young person to plan and report a broad range of age-appropriate accomplishments. For each level, the Dog Achievement program provides a list of accomplishments from which 4-H youth choose their goals. The accomplishments increase in quantity and difficulty for each level. At the beginning of the 4-H year, participants plan what to accomplish and at the end of the 4-H year, they report on their completed accomplishments. Successful completion of a level's Plan & Report form results in a 4-H youth earning that level of the Dog Achievement program.
More information can be found at: https://4h.unl.edu/dog-achievement-program
For any questions, contact Grace Kim at Grace.kim@unl.edu
LOG N Camp - May 25-26th
2021 4-H Youth Leadership Conference (YLC)
Register for the *NEW* 2021 4-H Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) by June 1st!
We’ll be taking advantage of some traditional camp activities while integrating leadership workshops and speakers to bring together and develop the leaders of Nebraska 4-H!
NAYI - July 12-16
This includes:
- Engaging speakers
- Workshops and panels
- Agricultural education
- Professional development
- Leadership experience
- Fun and new friends
- Networking with peers and industry leaders
All of these experiences come free of charge, thanks to our generous sponsors!
Apply online at www.nda.nebraska.gov/nayi
Applications due by April 15, 2021
Districts & State Horse Show Entries
Districts and State Horse Entries Due May 7, 2021
- Horse ID forms are due to the county office by May 7, 2021
- Horse Advancement Levels must be completed by May 7th to compete at a District and/or State Horse Show
- District locations and dates are attached
Hippology and Horse Judging Entries are due June 15, 2021
2021 4-H Horse Stampede: Deadline Extended! - March 22
- All entry forms are due to county offices by March 5, 2021
a. Entry Forms can be found at: https://4h.unl.edu/horse/stampede - Art & Photography Exhibits should also be handed into county offices by the deadline (March 5, 2021)
a. Art exhibits must be labeled with the youth's information (full name, age division, and county) on the back of the exhibit
b. Photography exhibits must have the proper matting along with their personal data tags attached to the back of the exhibit
c. Demonstration & Public Speaking contests are currently being planned for in person on March 27th, 2021, BUT may be altered to a virtual option that will be held live over Zoom, March 27th, depending on health restrictions and guidelines on UNL Campus. Youth will be emailed their scheduled time and their corresponding Zoom link.
d. Horse Bowl is currently being planned for in person on March 27, 2021, but may be postponed to a later date depending on UNL Campus health restrictions and guidelines.
More information can be found at: https://4h.unl.edu/horse/stampede
Multi-Cooker Zoom Workshop
Multi-cookers are one of today's most popular kitchen appliances! They can be used as a pressure cooker, a yogurt maker, a steam, a rice cooker and to sauté or keep food warm. During this 2 hour workshop learn how to successfully and safely operate a multi-cooker while creating quick and safe meals for your family while in the comfort of your own home. If you do not have a multi-cooker this workshop is an opportunity to see if you want one of these handy devices.
This zoom workshop will take place on April 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm via Zoom. Please register by April 9th by contacting Melissa Mracek at mmracek2@unl.edu.
Next Chapter
Next Chapter at Nebraska is a college and career readiness program designed for high school students. Scholars will engage in events, activities, and curriculum where they will participate in exploring future career possibilities, develop research skills, and experience a variety of learning techniques to help them transition to and succeed in college. Any 8th grade student enrolled in 4-H is automatically pre-admitted to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Students are not required to be enrolled in 4-H to participate in the program. Upon program completion and meeting admissions requirements, program participants can be fully admitted to the University. Fee waivers exist for those planning to pursue a degree at UNL.
This program is provided in a variety of settings by trained Nebraska Extension—4-H Educators across the state including classroom settings, regional retreats, community 4-H clubs, and online.
If you/your child is interested, please sign up through the link and an educator will be in contact with you shortly about potential options in your area.
Special Gardening Project - Hakurei Turnip
For more information, visit: https://4h.unl.edu/special-gardening-project
Use the Buttons Below for Animal Affidavits
Morrill County Extension Office
Email: krosas2@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/morrill/
Location: 514 Main Street, Bridgeport, Nebraska, USA
Phone: (308) 262-1022
Facebook: facebook.com/MorrillCounty4H/
Sarah Paisley
Email: spaisley3@unl.edu
Phone: (308) 262-1022
Tammie Ostdiek
Email: tostdiek5@unl.edu
Phone: (308) 262-1022