Thurston County 4-H News
January 2020
Nebraska Extension - Thurston County
Stacey Keys, Extension Assistant, stacey.keys@unl.edu
Samantha Beutler, Office Staff, samantha.beutler@unl.edu
Email: thurston-county@unl.edu
Website: thurston.unl.edu
Location: 415 Main Street, P.O. Box 665, Pender, NE 68787
Phone: 402-385-6041
Facebook: facebook.com/UNLExtensionThurston/
Twitter: @UNLThurstonCty
Upcoming Dates
Jan 1 - Office Closed - Happy New Year!
Jan 13 - Thurston 4-H Council
Jan 15 - 4-H Achievement Applications DUE Digitally
Jan 20 - Office Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 26 - Thurston 4-H Kick-Off @ Pender Lanes (1-4 PM)
Jan 26 - Butter Braid Sales Begin
Feb 1 - Beef Weigh-In @ Pender Sale Barn (9-10:30 AM)
Feb 8 - Snow date for Beef Weigh-In
Feb 10 - Joint 4-H Council Meeting @ Pender (7 pm)
Feb 15 - 4-H Enrollment Due
Feb 17 - Office Closed - Presidents' Day
Need to Know
Busy Programming - Out of the Office
Days we know that I will be out of the office are:
- January 21
- February 18
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Flood Resources
Member Info
4-H Online Enrollment & Re-enrollment
NOTHING'S CHANGED!!! But since it's a new year we need you to re-enroll at ne.4honline.com. There are step by step sheets at http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/thurston/4-h-enrollment. For both new families and families that already have profiles. If you already have a profile make sure you DO NOT make a new profile.
If you are a VOLUNTEER for our program we also need to you to re-enroll in our online database. Again step by step information can be found at http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/thurston/4-h-enrollment. ALL Thurston County volunteers will need to do a background check before Volunteer Enrollment will be complete!
If anyone of you has questions please call the office and we'll do our best to work through any issues.
Pick Your Project
The Pick Your Project, available at http://4hcurriculum.unl.edu, has been updated for the 2020 program year.
To assist 4-H members, volunteers, and parents, with locating curriculum to support 4-H projects, two resources are available:
1) a new 4-H Projects page at https://4h.unl.edu/projects
2) a Printable Project Listing at https://4h.unl.edu/documents/NE4H-Project-Listing-2020.docx
Both of these resources can be publicly accessed at https://4h.unl.edu/resources.
Thurston County 4-H Kick Off Party
Butter Braid Sales
What is a Butter Braid? A Butter Braid is a frozen pastry dough that you thaw, let rise, bake and frost. It is a mouth watering, delicious, homemade pastry.
Butter Braids are available in a variety of flavors. Thurston County 4-Hers will be taking orders from January 26-March 20, orders will be delivered to the 4-Hers on April 1st at 5 pm at the Thurston County Extension Office. Proceeds from this fundraiser help fun 4-H activities throughout the year.
Beef Weigh-In
Dakota-Thurston County 4-H Ambassadors
4-H Ambassadors are 4-H teens (14-18) that applied and were selected to lead and take part in activities that help them become good citizens and leaders through civic engagement education. The mission of the program is to empower teen 4-H leaders with the knowledge and skills to be advocates for Nebraska 4-H & Youth Development in Dakota and Thurston Counties. This experience will strengthen their leadership abilities so they can serve as a positive role models for younger youth; building partnerships with teens, volunteers, and supporters of the 4-H program; and promote 4-H in Nebraska. For more information, please contact the Dakota County Extension Office (402)987-2140..
Club of the Month
Continuing Education
JARVIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(One $500 Scholarship — Fall 2020/Spring 2021—non renewable)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: postmarked by March 15, 2020
Who is Eligible? 1. Female born high school graduate (or soon to be) OR a UN-L student who has not resided at Love Memorial Cooperative Residence Hall (LMH) OR an undergraduate transfer student from
another college or university pursing any major for an undergraduate or graduate degree.
2. Applicant must be or been a member of 4-H or FCCLA or FFA (minimum of two years) or have taken a minimum of three semesters in Family & Consumer Sciences classes and live in or
attend school in the following Nebraska counties: Antelope, Arthur, Banner, Blaine, Box Butte, Boyd, Brown, Cedar, Chase, Cherry, Cheyenne, Custer, Dakota, Dawes, Dawson, Deuel, Dixon, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Garden, Garfield, Gosper, Grant, Harlan, Hayes, Hitchcock, Holt, Hooker, Keith, Keya Paha, Kimball, Knox, Lincoln, Logan, Loup, McPherson, Morrill, Perkins, Phelps, Pierce, Red Willow, Rock, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, Sioux, Thomas, Thurston, Wayne, Wheeler. (Map on page 3)
3. Must have applied (minimum) or been accepted (preferred) to University of Nebraska -Lincoln.
4. Must have requested residency in Love Memorial Hall, a cooperative residence hall on East Campus. Residents rotate responsibilities for cleaning a portion of the Hall and planning/preparing meals (around 2-4 hours per week; more time during a week when responsible for food prepara-tion). The cost of living in Love Memorial Hall is less than half of what is charged for all other tra-ditional dorms. Over a four year period this amounts to a savings around $13,000. More informa-tion about Love Memorial Hall is found at: http://.unl.edu/halls/love.shtml Students may change housing preference by submitting a written request to the Housing Office. For more information:
5. Web - http://housing.unl.edu;
Phone - (402) 472-3561; Switchboard—800-742-8800; Email: housing@unl.edu
What is the Process?
1. Once you have determined your eligibility, complete the application form.
2. Immediately secure references from two adults, one of whom must be or has been your 4-H leader, or FFA advisor or FCS teacher. They are expected to describe their involvement with you, describe your character and why they believe you have a financial need, have the maturity required to apply themselves toward a degree, and successfully live in a co-operative residential situation. Once the individual has agreed to provide a reference, give each the form and remind them of the postmark deadline date. Provide each person writing a ref-erence for you with a stamped envelope addressed as found below.
3. Submit your application, postmarked no later than MARCH 15, 2020 to:
Attn: Jarvis Scholarship
Gloria Turnbull
711 North Maine Ave
York NE 68467-3337
Selection Process and Preference:
A complete application consists of :
1) the application submitted by the student
1) the two separate letters of references by the postmark deadline.
The student needs to help the two reference people. Provide each of them the RECOMMENDATION page in ample time for each person to complete the form AND type or write their recommendation, mail by the postmark due date—MARCH 15, 2020. Unforeseen delays can happen for the student or
either of the reference people!
Mrs. Gloria Turnbull will confirm receipt of application and references by phone or email. If you have a preferred method for me to contact you, please indicate that in some way on your application. If you do not receive confirmation by 5 days after mailing, call (402) 362-6875 or email turnbull@inebraska.com.
Preference will be given to applicants who:
1. Exhibit substantial 4-H work, leadership ability in club work and/or community betterment
2. (FFA or FCCLA or FCS).
2. Demonstrate financial need for college assistance (disclose amount of other cash awards)
3. Have an aptitude for teamwork required in a cooperative residence.
The recipient and school will be contacted by APRIL 1. Presentation will be made through the recipient’s chosen school. An alternate will be named in the event the recipient’s plans change.
How Funds are awarded and funded:
Upon proof of residency at Love Memorial Cooperative Residence Hall, after the Fall Break, the recipient will be sent the first installment of $250; the second installment of $250 will be sent to the recipient follow-ing Spring Break if the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements. The total value of this
scholarship is $500. This scholarship cannot be renewed. It is available only to students NEW to residency in LMH.
This scholarship is supported by the Jarvis family and Gloria Turnbull. In addition to the monetary award, there is more than a 50% savings in housing costs and the family-like living environment of LMH.
Thurston County 4-H Council Senior Scholarship
Applicant Criteria:
- Applicant must be a current High School Senior.
- Applicant must currently be an enrolled member of the Thurston County 4-H Program. And have been enrolled in 4-H for at least the past two years.
- Applicant must have completed and turned in their 4-H Career Portfolio/Achievement Application for at least the past two years.
- Application must be completed and returned to get proper signatures to the Club Leader by April 1st of the current calendar year. Club Leaders will then turn all collected applications to Nebraska Extension in Thurston County. After submission, applications will not be returned.
Scholarship Information:
- One $150 will be awarded to all applicants who meet the criteria.
- Scholarship will be awarded after receiving written notification of scholarship recipient’s second semester enrollment. For those students enlisting with the military, notification of basic training completion will be the equivalent.
- Scholarship monies will be sent directly to the scholarship winner.
Projects
2020 Special Garden Project
The Special Garden Project is a way to offer 4-H members the chance to grow unusual and fun projects in their gardens. This year the Special Garden Project is focused on the unique Classic Magic Bachelor Button. Classic Magic Bachelor Buttons are a unique mix of plum, purple, and bicolor flowers. Not only do the flowers attract beneficial insects, the flowers are edible as well.
Youth should enroll for the Special Garden Project through 4-H Online by January 29th. Once enrolled through 4-H Online, youth are then to call their local office to let them know they enrolled for the project. By enrolling through 4-H Online, youth will have access to the box folder with the educational materials including the growing newsletter & evaluation.
If you have suggestions or any questions about the project please contact me: elizabeth.killinger@unl.edu, 308-385-5088.
More details at: https://4h.unl.edu/special-gardening-project
New 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
2020 Online Horticulture Judging Contest
Horticulture judging contest consists of three parts. The first is identification of plant material. Participants identify the plants by common name from a plant list. Specimens may be alive or preserved plant parts like stems, twigs, leaves, flowers, seeds, fruits, roots, bulbs, tubers, or plant products.
The second is a knowledge portion, usually in the form of a true/false or multiple choice quiz. Questions will test the contestant's knowledge of cultural practices for horticultural crops, plant science, pesticides, horticultural careers and other topics related to the production, processing and consumption of horticultural crops.
The last portion is judging or placings. This is where four different plants, plates of vegetables, or containers flowers are ranked from best to worst based on a set of criteria. Classes are judged on the basis of condition, quality, uniformity, true-to-type, and size.
More information about the Nebraska State contest along with a list of study materials can be found in the Fairbook http://4h.unl.edu/fairbook/plant-science/horticulture-id. Here you can find the written study materials for the knowledge portion, follow links to plant pictures for help with identification, and read how judging of plant material is done.
More details at: https://4h.unl.edu/online-horticulture-judging-contest
Summer Opprotunities
Computer Science Summer Camp
The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is pleased to announce a summer learning opportunity for high school students. We are hosting “Innovate: The Raikes School Way” and “Girls Who Innovate: The Raikes School Way”, computer science camps that will be led by Executive Director of the Raikes School, Steve Cooper. This opportunity was highlighted in a 2019 Forbes article, "STEM-Focused Summer Programs for Ambitious High School Students".
Students will participate in a two-week, project-based, on-campus camp, where they will learn basic programming skills, receive instruction from Nebraska faculty members, experience what classes can be like in the Raikes School, visit local businesses and research labs, and interact with Raikes School students and staff, all of whom play a key role in the competitive selection process to our program each year.
What: “Innovate: The Raikes School Way” & “Girls Who Innovate: The Raikes School Way”
For: High School Students (primarily the graduating class of 2021)
Where: University of Nebraska–Lincoln
When: July 12-25, 2020
Cost: $950 (limited need-based scholarship opportunities are available)
Programming Experience: None needed (in fact, no experience is preferred)
Application Deadline: March 27, 2020
Interested participants are able to find more details and application materials at http://raikes.unl.edu/summercamps. This video below gives you a glimpse of what students can expect to experience.
If you have any questions about the camp, please email anna.pressler@unl.edu.
Animal Science
Horsemen's Update
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension is pleased to announce its Horsemen’s Update 2020, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Jan. 22, 2020, at UNL Animal Science Complex on East Campus.
“We want to get the newest information to our extension staff and producers to keep them abreast of what’s going on in the horse industry,” Kathy Anderson, UNL Extension Horse
Specialist, said. "We have a great list of topics on this year’s update covering a very interesting presentation on establishing pastures, mare breeding basics, biosecurity at horse events, teaching horsemanship, and more. It will be a full day of great information from some wonderful experts.”
Guest presenters are equine specialist Krishiona Martinson from University of Minnesota, equine specialist Kris Hiney from Oklahoma State University and veterinarian Dr. Mike Black from Nebraska Equine Veterinary Clinic.
Other presenters include: Kathy Anderson, UNL Extension Horse Specialist; Lori Jaixen, UNL
Equestrian Team Coach; and graduate student Brooke Parrish, UNL Horse Judging Team Coach.
Topics include:
• Horse pastures – planting and establishing
• Mare breeding basics – what you need to know
• Biosecurity during horse events for both show management and participants
• Horse health updates and concerns including diseases in the news (EHV-1, vesicular stomatitis, strangles, and others)
• Tips on teaching horsemanship to riders of all levels
• Inspriring horse judging – keeping it simple
• New programs and events to watch for!
The cost per session is $20, if registered early, or $25 at the door. Lunch and materials are
provided. Please register online at https://go.unl.edu/nsmb. Register by January 17 to get the
discounted price.
You can also view the live presentations remotely if you contact your local extension office.
Can’t make it that day? Sign up and you will be able to view all the presentations at your
convenience.
For more on how to connect remotely or for other information on the Horsemen’s Update 2020, please contact Kathy Anderson at 402-472-6414 or email kanderson1@unl.edu. We look forward to your participation.
2020 Sioux Empire Livestock Show - Livestock Judging Contest
4-H/FFA LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 – 10:00 AM
EARLY ENTRY DEADLINE: Must be postmarked by January 10, 2020
EARLY ENTRY FEE: $25 PER TEAM (4 contestants per team); $7 per individual
LATE ENTRIES: Accepted at check-in – $30 per team; $10 per individual
CHECK-IN: Saturday, January 25, 8:45-9:45 AM
1. The contest is open to students who are currently 4-H/FFA members; college and post-secondary students are not eligible. Contestants have the privilege of judging on a team that is a division above their actual age division, however contestants are not allowed to judge in divisions lower than their actual age division.
Age Divisions:
Beginner: Age 8-10 on or before January 1
Junior: Age 11-13 on or before January 1
Senior: Age 14-18 on or before January 1
2. Team competition: A team consists of four (4) individuals meeting the above requirements. Individuals may compete but will not be eligible for team prizes.
3. An FFA chapter or county 4-H club may enter as many teams as they wish; however, team members must be from the same FFA chapter or county 4-H club to make up a team.
4. All four scores of the members of the team will be counted toward the team score.
5. Substitutes on teams pre-registered will be accepted the day of the contest.
6. Classes to be judged: 3-4 classes of cattle, 2-3 classes of swine, 2-3 classes of sheep/goats. Two (2) classes will have questions. Livestock Show personnel reserve the right to alter classes depending on the availability of livestock.
7. Contestants will be allowed eight (8) minutes to judge each class. Question classes will determine ties.
Awards will be given to the top three (3) teams and top five (5) individuals from each age division. Winners will be announced, and awards will be presented immediately following the scoring of the contest in the Armory on Saturday, January 25. A team member or a representative of the team must be present to claim their award. Awards will not be mailed.
More information: https://unl.box.com/s/dnmts73xct8fpmo4qv1u6osjkuv2vu06
Nebraska Women in Ag Conference Scholarship
Any student attending a 4-year college/university, 2-year college, a vocational/technical school, or a 4-H or FFA member may apply for a scholarship to attend the Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference.
The applications are now open. Applications must be submitted online by midnight Sunday, February 2, 2020. Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than February 7, 2020.
2020 Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference
The Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference is an annual two-day event designed to educate and uplift women involved in any aspect of Nebraska’s agricultural industry. Through workshops and presentations, attendees will learn how to: better manage risk, improve their farms and ranches, and become more successful operators and business partners. The conference features 5 general session speakers and over 30 concurrent workshops. Don't miss this opportunity!
When: Thursday and Friday, February 20-21, 2020
Where: Holiday Inn Convention Center in Kearney, NE
110 Second Ave., Kearney, NE 68848
Click here to view the full agenda.
Five $125 scholarships (full registration fee) available to University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) students. Ten $62.50 scholarships (half registration fee) are available to Nebraska FFA, 4-H or Community College students. Students receiving a ½ scholarship are expected to pay the remainder of the registration cost during the registration period, or find a local sponsor. Applicants will need to prepare a 3,000 character essay on "Why do you want to attend the Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference? How will you use the information in your future studies/career?" Hotel rooms and additional travel expenses are not covered by these scholarships. Student scholarships are provided by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
Come Ride With Me Clinic
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension is pleased to announce its second Come Ride With Me Clinic, Feb. 15, 2020, at UNL Animal Science Complex on East Campus.
“For several years, we have had requests for clinics where individuals can bring their own horse and ride with an instructor,” Kathy Anderson, UNL Extension Horse Specialist, said. “This is a great opportunity where riders can get one-on-one instructions from two excellent instructors and judges.”
Anderson along with UNL Equestrian Team Coach Lori Jaixen will present and are accomplished in working with both horse and rider.
Jaixen coaches the highly successful University of Nebraska Equestrian Team and has had several ISHA high point riders and national champions. Jaixen certainly knows how to teach riders of all levels to enhance their horsemanship abilities.
Anderson has not only taught horsemanship to numerous students, but is an accomplished judge for several associations. She will provide valuable insight into how judges evaluate riders.
The two-part clinic on horsemanship is open to both youth and adults. The morning session runs from 9 a.m. – noon and focuses on bodywork and the afternoon session runs from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. and focuses on pattern work. You must bring your own horse to learn on or if you do not have a horse, you may come audit the clinic for $10 per person for the day.
The cost per session is $50 or $90 for the two sessions. Space is limited to eight riders per
session, so register early at http://go.unl.edu/pe8y.
You must pay in full to reserve a spot. Checks can be mailed to Kathy Anderson, C204 Animal
Science Complex, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583-0908.
For more information, please contact Kathy Anderson at 402-472-6414 or at kanderson1@unl.edu. We look forward to seeing you at the second Come Ride With Me Clinic!
Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic - Judging Contest
We have big changes this year for the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Livestock Judging Contest. The contest will be held on Saturday, February 15 at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney, NE with an Awards Banquet that evening. The entire contest will take place in the Expo Building and Ag Pavilion. We are in the process of putting together a superior contest with outstanding quality and great teaching opportunities for your youth!
Saturday’s events will run much like a regular contest. Youth contestants will judge 12 classes split up into rounds. Classes will consist of bulls, heifers, and feedlot cattle. Classes will either be led or in loose pens. Performance data will be provided on at least two classes.
New this year! We have three Age Divisions: Senior (16-18), Intermediate (12-15), and Junior (8-11). Seniors will give four sets of oral reasons, Intermediates three, and Juniors two. There will be two sets of questions for all. The University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Animal Science Department will award a $1,000 scholarship to the top Senior Individual.
For more information: https://unl.box.com/s/b0e4bwz7cbbwwr382872ra6rjyef76r4. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, February 15. If you need directions or have any questions don’t hesitate to contact Ronette K. Bush-Heinrich, Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic, 308-627-6385.
NEW OPTION: You may fill out the fillable PDF form and click ‘Submit by Email’ button to email directly to Ronette. This option allows you to use a credit card.
Please direct all entries and registration questions to Ronette Bush-Heinrich.
Don’t forget to purchase any additional tickets for the Awards Banquet on Saturday evening!
2020 Horse Judging School
This school is for horse show judges, aspiring judges, judging team coaches, and youth! We will have classroom demonstrations as well as live classes to judge.
- This clinic will be held Saturday March 7th, 2020 at the Animal Science Complex
- Topics include: Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, and Speed Events
- Presenters: Dr Kathy Anderson, Dr. Lena Luck, and Brooke Parrish
- For more information and registration: https://animalscience.unl.edu/horse-judging-school
- Questions? Contact: Dr. Lena Luck (lena.luck@unl.edu) or Grace Kim (grace.kim@unl.edu) or Dr. Kathy Anderson (kanderson1@unl.edu)
4-H Adult/Leader Advancement Level Workshop
This Advancement Level Workshop is geared towards helping Adults, Extension personnel, Volunteers, and leaders have a better understanding
and knowledge to work with the youth in their area to pass their advancement levels.
- The workshop will be held on Sunday, March 8th, 2020 at the Animal Science Complex.
- Topics include: advanced riding maneuvers, feed charts, nutrition, first aid, and much more!
- For more information and registration: https://4h.unl.edu/horse/advancement#workshops (registration includes, materials and lunch)
- Early Registration will be now until February 24th, 2020 for $40
- At the door: $50
- Questions? Contact: Dr. Lena Luck (lena.luck@unl.edu) or Grace Kim (grace.kim@unl.edu)
4-H Youth 3 & 4 Advancement Level Workshop
This Advancement Level Workshop is geared towards 4-Hers that have passed their Level 2 and want to move on to levels 3 & 4. During the workshop we will help
youth prepare their feed chart, health chart and learn how to work with their horse to prepare for performing advanced maneuvers required to pass their level 3 and/or 4.
- The workshop will be held on Sunday, March 8th, 2020 at the Animal Science Complex.
- Topics include: advanced riding maneuvers, feed charts, nutrition, first aid, and much more!
- For more information and registration: https://4h.unl.edu/horse/advancement#workshops (registration includes, lunch, materials, and access to our level 3 study guide)
- Early Registration will be now till February 24th, 2020 for $40
- At the door: $50
Chick Days!
'Chick Days is a Nebraska 4H event that includes the following contests, egg decorating, poultry quiz bowl, photography, omelet cookery, and speech. This contest is meant to encourage youth to explore what the poultry and food science industry has to offer. Scholarships and cash prizes will be awarded to the senior champion of each contest. For more information or to register, please contact Ivy Dearmont at idearmont2@unl.edu or (402)429-8632.'
4-H Horse Stampede
The 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 28, 2020 at the Animal Science Complex. Registration starts at 8:30am (TIME CHANGE from previous years- please refer to the webpage for updated information)
- Contests include: Individual Demonstration Contest (can be done in person or through zoom), Team Demonstration (can be done in person or through zoom), Speech (can be done in person or through zoom), Junior or Senior Horse Bowl (team quiz bowl contest), Art Contest (do not need to be present to participate, you can mail in the entries), and Photography Contest (do not need to be present to participate, you can mail in the entries).
- 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 to Grace Kim by March 6, 2020.
- For more information and registration forms: https://4h.unl.edu/horse/stampede
4-H Companion Animal Challenge
The 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 28, 2020 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 to Grace Kim by March 6, 2020.
- For more information and registration forms: https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/challenge