The 4-H Update
February 22, 2019
Our weekly newsletter got an upgrade!
Public Speaking Workshop
DATE: Tuesday, February 26
TIME: 6:30pm-7:30pm
LOCATION: Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties office (8015 W Center Rd, Omaha)
RSVP to Tayler at tayler.wickham@unl.edu
4-H Horse Stampede - Entry Deadline March 1!
The 4-H Horse Stampede is a group of contests for youth interested in horses. These contests do not require youth to have a horse all they need is to have an interest and be willing to learn some information about horses.
- The 4-H Horse Stampede will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the UNL Animal Science Complex.
- It will be held the same day as the 4-H Companion Animal Challenge so that youth can compete in both events if they choose. We will ensure there are not schedule conflicts.
- If you would like to have lunch or a t-shirt at the contest please make sure to fill out a lunch or t-shirt order form when registering for contests.
- Entries are due by March 1, 2019.
- For more information and registration forms: https://4h.unl.edu/horse/stampede
- Questions? Contact: Dr. Lena Luck (lena.luck@unl.edu)
Starting next week, look here for ideas on 4-H projects!
4-H 101: Spread the News
This introductory is specifically designed for new or interested 4-H members (ages 5-18) and their parents. Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month (January-May) from 6:30pm-7:30pm and cover the basics of Nebraska's 4-H Youth Development program.
For questions and encouraged RSVP, please contact Cathy Raneri at craneri2@unl.edu or 402-444-7804.
View the flyer to share here.
Local 4-H Opportunities
Camp with 4-H this Summer!
Registration is now open for 2019 summer camps! New in 2019, the Eastern Nebraska 4-H Center will be exclusively offering week long day camps for youth ages 6-15. Additionally, chartered transportation will be available from Gretna and Grand Island for several camps at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp in Halsey.
Find registration information here.
4-H Camp Scholarships
The Nebraska 4-H Foundation believes that every young life should be enriched by the camp experience, and we want to make camp an opportunity for all youth. With the support of the Nebraska 4-H Foundation and its donors, a limited number of $100 camp scholarships are available to support youth participation at camp. Day camps are not eligible for camp scholarships. Camp scholarships must be awarded prior to registration.
The application process for a Camp scholarship can be found here.
Looking for a new 4-H Club? Here are clubs currently accepting new members...
- Equines Unlimited Club
- Explorers 4-H Club
- Wilderness Club
If your club is accepting new members, let us know & we'll add you to the list!
4-H Animal & Livestock Opportunities
4-H Swine Project: Lottery Pig Program
The Nebraska Pork Producers Association (NPPA) has selected the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H program to pilot a new Lottery Pig Program to increase the enrollment and education of 4-H swine exhibitors. NPPA will be responsible for obtaining 80-100 pound pigs, distribute them by having members draw numbers to obtain a pig in mid-April, provide educational sessions on health, nutrition, exhibiting, careers, pork cooking and other topics and provide awards for the participants.
Youth would pay a $100-125 deposit to participate in the program and obtain a pig. Financial scholarships may be given to families with multiple youth or based on need.
We will try to locate facilities to house pigs for those youth not having facilities. Let Monte Stauffer know if you are willing to house pigs for others or if know of other youth that may want to participate in this program. Families are responsible for feeding, caring for, exhibiting, and marketing the pigs.
Contact Monte Stauffer if you are interested or have any questions at 402-444-4092.
4-H Companion Animal Challenge - Entry Deadline March 8!
The 4-H Companion Animal Challenge is a set of contests for youth interested in companion animals. These contests are animal-less and test youths knowledge about companion animals. New this year to the contest are a Cat Skillathon and an essay contest. 4-H youth ages 10-18 are invited to participate.
- The 4-H Companion Animal Challenge will be held on Saturday, March 30 at the Animal Science Complex.
- Contests include: Demonstration Contest, Dog Skillathon Contest, Cat Skillathon Contest, Essay Contest, Art Contest, and Photography Contest.
- This event allows youth to apply their companion animal knowledge, but does not require them to have an animal!
- It will be held the same day as the 4-H Horse Stampede so that youth can compete in both events if they choose. We will ensure there are not schedule conflicts.
- Entries are due by March 8, 2019.
- For more information and registration forms: https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/challenge
- Questions? Contact: Dr. Lisa Karr (lisa.karr@unl.edu)
Poultry Judging Clinic
Brush up on your 4-H & FFA Poultry knowledge by attending this hands-on clinic supported by UNL Animal Science. Topics will include laying hen past production evaluation, egg grading and candling, carcass grading, and product identification. Quiz Bowl fun and a mock show will also be held. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch.
Registration deadline: March 11
TIME: 10:00am
LOCATION: UNL East Campus, Animal Science Building
4-H Horse Judging School
DATE: Saturday, March 2nd
TIME: 9:30am-3:30pm
LOCATION: UNL East Campus
If you are an aspiring judge, a current judge that needs re-certification, 4-H youth, or judging team coach this is a great opportunity to learn more about judging and gain knowledge about specific classes such as Trail, Reining, and conformation. You can find out more information at: http://animalscience.unl.edu/horse or you can register at: https://go.unl.edu/hyjc
Equine Webinar Series | Next: March 11
The Equine Webinar Series is a great place for 4-H leaders and/or parents and senior aged youth to gain knowledge in many different areas. Each month will cover a different topic and have various experts in those areas. The webinars are hosted online using Zoom, a video conferencing service.
Webinars are hosted the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:00pm.
Register for the webinars by visiting: https://4h.unl.edu/horse/webinar-series
Spring Rabbit Show
DATE: Saturday, April 27
TIME: 9:00am
LOCATION: Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln
Registration fees: $3/rabbit or cavy entry, $1/fur class entry, $2/showmanship entry
Statewide 4-H Opportunities
Governor's Ag Excellence Awards - Deadline March 1
4-H Clubs! You're invited to apply!
The purpose of the Nebraska 4-H Foundation's Governor's Agricultural Excellence Awards, sponsored by the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) is to recognize 4-H clubs for the work of the individuals in the club and the community service work of the entire club. The term "Ag." can be interpretedbroadly and these awards are not limited to rural clubs.
The application deadline is March 1. See more here.
See all Nebraska 4-H Awards here.
Companion Animal & Wildlife Career Day
DATE: March 6th
TIME: 9:00am-2:15pm
LOCATION: UNL East Campus, Animal Science Building
This is open to students interested in learning more about careers and majors in these industries. Students can register via this link: https://form.jotform.com/82485871237163.
Youth Corn Challenge
Learn more about this opportunity and register at the link below.
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/youth/cornchallenge
See what's happening next...
26: Public Speaking Workshop, 6:30pm-7:30pm
MARCH
1: Governor's Ag. Excellence Award Application Due
2: Shooting Sports Club Meeting, 9:00am
12: Public Speaking Contest Entry Deadline, by 5pm
4-H 101 Club Meeting, 6:30pm-7:30pm
14: 4-H Cat Club, online 6:00pm
16: Shooting Sports Club Meeting, 9:00am
Youth Poultry Judging Clinic, 10:00am
19: Clover Connection, online 12:00pm
Public Speaking Contest, 6:00pm-8:00pm
21: 4-H Council Meeting, 6:30pm-8:30pm
26: Equines Unlimited Club Meeting, 6:30pm-8:00pm
30: Companion Animal Challenge
JOKE OF THE WEEK
Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties
Email: douglas-sarpy4h@unl.edu
Website: www.douglas-sarpy.unl.edu
Location: 8015 West Center Road, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-444-7804
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaExtensioninDouglasSarpyCounties/