Washington County 4-H Update
February 17, 2022
WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS WEEK'S 4-H UPDATE...
- Washington County 4-H Calendar
- 4-H Enrollment is Open!
- Nebraska 4-H Month
- 4-H Archery Club - Practice
- YQCA
- 2022 Special Agronomy Project
- UNL Chick Days
- Virtual Companion Animal Challenge Contest
- 4-H Horse Events - District Horse Show locations
- 4-H Spring Rabbit Show
- Great Plains Livestock Judging Circuit
- 2022 Nebraska State Fair
- Other Statewide Events and Resources
*NEW OR UPDATED INFORMATION IS BOLDED!
4-H CALENDAR
March 26..............................................4-H Horse Stampede
April 24.................................................County Public Speaking Contest
June 6-10.............................................District 4-H Horse Shows
June 15................................................Enrollment Deadline
June 22-23...........................................Premier Animal Science Event (PASE)
June 24................................................State Public Speaking Contest
July 11..................................................County Fair Pre-Entry Deadline
July 23..................................................Contest Day - Washington County Fair
July 29 -August 3.................................Washington County Fair
August 26-September 5......................2022 Nebraska State Fair
4-H Enrollment is Open - ENROLL NOW!!
You may add or drop projects until June 15th as well.
Go to v2.4honline.com to enroll or re-enroll in 4-H.
The enrollment program has been updated and the screens look a bit different but your previous information has been carried forward into this new version.
Need Help? Find step by step instructions on our website https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/join-4-h/
or give us a call, we'll be happy to assist you 402.426.9455
- Youth T-Shirt Design Contest
- Window Decorating Contest + Voting via Facebook
- Grab a 1/2 off drink of the month at Blair Nutrition (members & volunteers)
- Stop by the office to grab a 4-H bag tag (starting Feb 21)
Find more details in our special edition here.
Washington County 4-H Archery Club
The second Tuesday, 7pm at Orion Archery for 10 yard (8-11 years old, age on January 1)
The fourth Tuesday, 7pm at Orion Archery for 20 yard (12-18 years old, age on January 1)
Please contact our office if you'd like to receive 2022 4-H Archery Club Guidelines 402.426.9455 or visit our webpage here. Youth must be enrolled in 4-H before attending practice.
YQCA Training
Youth exhibiting BEEF, DAIRY CATTLE, DAIRY GOAT, MEAT GOAT, HOG, SHEEP, POULTRY, and RABBITS at the Washington County Fair, Fremont 4-H Expo, and Nebraska State Fair are required to be YQCA certified by June 15 of the current year to be eligible to exhibit. Use your 4-H Online login information to complete the course.
2022 Special Agronomy Project
Statewide Events Announcements
2022 UNL Chick Days
Virtual Companion Animal Challenge
The 2022 4-H Companion Animal Challenge will be held virtually. Online entry forms are due by 5:00 PM on April 1st. Entry fees will be $5 per contest. T-shirts are available for $15 through the entry form.
More information can be found at: https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/challenge
Watch this video for tips and suggestions for the Virtual Companion Animal Challenge Contest!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yjQ7sNpyuo
2022 4-H Horse Events
Horse events and 4-H contests for the 2022 year!
- 4-H Horse Stampede Contest- March 26th- Animal Science Complex UNL
- Entries due to County offices March 4th
- https://4h.unl.edu/horse-stampede
- Intro. to Basic Horse Knowledge & Management- VIRTUAL- 6-7pm Mondays March 2022 (7th, 14th, 21, & 28th)
- More information to come
- Nebraska Judges Workshop – April 30th- Animal Science Complex UNL
- More information to come
- Horse Judging Contest- May 1st - Animal Science Complex UNL
- More information to come
- 4-H District Horse Shows – June 6-10th
- Entries Due May 6th
- June 6 - Chadron
- June 7 - Guide Rock
- June 8 - Albion
- June 9 - Raymond
- June 10 - Kearney
- CHANGES!
- New age group/classes
- Elementary Ranch Pleasure (10-11 years old)
- Individual work will not be used as a trial basis for the 2022 year (Please see webpage for district procedure details): https://4h.unl.edu/horse-district-shows-rules
- Fonner Park 4-H State Horse Show- July 9-13th – Grand Island, NE
- Entries Due May 6th
- Slightly modified show schedule posted!
- Another livestock show will be occurring during the same dates as the 2022 Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Expo, 4-H families are highly encouraged to book hotel rooms and reserve camper/RV hookups as early as possible. Camper/RV hookups will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis, and reservations can be made by contacting Kathy at 308-382-4515.
- 2021 4-H Horse Show and Judging Guide can be found for purchase at:
2022 Spring Rabbit Show, Lancaster Event Center
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln.
- Registration 7:30–8:30 a.m.
- Open to all youth ages 8–18, with a Clover Kids class for youth ages 5–7.
2022 Nebraska State Fair
As announced by the Nebraska State Fair, 4-H and FFA livestock shows will be held on separate weekends in 2022. While the final schedule is being determined, 4-H livestock shows will take place on Friday, August 26-Sunday, August 28 and FFA will take place on the second weekend.
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
Livestock Information Series - 4h.unl.edu/livestock-info-series
Washington County Extension | 4-H
Tayler Wickham, Extension Educator - tayler.wickham@unl.edu
Mickayla Blender, 4-H Ext. Assistant - mblender2@unl.edu
Morgan Leefers, 4-H Ext. Assistant - morgan.leefers@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