Cass County 4-H Friday News Blast!
May 18, 2018
4-H Council Meeting Monday
Youth Members of this committee:
Austin Hawks, Lily Korytowski, Morgan Mills, Erin Muntz, Lexi Penke, Teara Rieflin, Alison Uhe, Shay Uhe, Kate Zakaras
Adult Members of this Committee:
Heather Ackman, Teresa Hawks, Dennis Heim, Brandi Lambert, Diane Mills, Cindy Penke, Stephanie Schafer, Jenny Schroll, and Doug Wehrbein.
When you see these people, thank them for serving on our 4-H Council!
Certificates from YQCA
FYI: For 4-Hers exhibiting swine, this YQCA number is the PQA (Pork Quality Assurance) number needed in order to sell their hogs.
Livestock ear tags/notches/tattoos - deadline June 15
- EID ear tags for 4-H bucket calves and feeders calves,
- EID ear tags for State Fair and Aksarben swine; ear notches for county fair
- Scrapie ear tags for sheep and goats (not EID tags)
- Tattoos for breeding heifers + registration papers (not EID tags)
- FYI: Market Beef should already have been tagged
EID tags can be purchased for $2.00 per tag at the Extension Office. Scrapie tags may be purchased on-line.
And remember - all Identification sheets for livestock are due June 15th.
Premises ID numbers
Due date for having a Premises ID number is June 15th.
PASE - Premier Animal Science Event and Life Challenge
Premier Animal Science Events (PASE) is a two-day event designed to help youth learn about issues related to the animal industry, explore career opportunities that are available, compete with other teens from across the state, and have FUN! Contests include: Meats Judging, Poultry Judging, Livestock Judging, Skillathon, and Quiz Bow.
4-H’ers can also participate in the Life Challenge Events that will be taking place on campus at the same time as PASE. Opportunities include: Foods and Nutrition Challenge, Design Challenge, Entrepreneurship Investigation, and Human Development Challenge.
Interested in attending/participating? Bring other members/friends from your 4-H Club. Contact the Extension Office to get registered! cass-county@unl.edu
Keep the chicks, or bring back the chicks! Monday the 21st is the last day to get on the list for summer embryolorg!
LAST DAY TO SIGN UP IS MONDAY, MAY 21ST.
Young 4-Hers and quilts go hand-in-hand!
The young 4-Hers do the sewing and adult quilters assemble, sew and finish the quilts. You may ask, "How can I help with this?" We need supplies ...
*Do you have fabric??? - Bring it to the extension office!
*Do you have thread or batting??? - Bring it to the extension office!
*Do you quilt and could volunteer a little time???- Let us know!
*Do you know a quilter??? - Invite them to help!
Community Service days will be June 11-12-13.
Also, if young 4-Hers would like to sew at home, come in anytime and pick up a quilt kit.
KUDOS
4-H Calendar Reminders for May 2018
4-H Summer Workshops (updated copy)
Updates on all progress shows, clinics and events click here
May 21 - Last day to sign up for summer embryology
May 21 - 4-H Council Meeting, Extension Office
May 25 - Midwest Swine Jackpot Show in Seward
May 28 - Memorial Day Holiday - Extension Office Closed
May 30 - "Muffin Magic" summer 4-H Workshop
June 2-3 - State 4-H Archery Outdoor Championships
June 11 - 4-H Welding Class in Norfolk
June 15 - Deadline for Livestock ID Sheets for County
June 15 - Deadline for Livestock DNA envelopes & ID Sheets for State Fair and Aksarben
July 15 - Pre-entry deadlines for Livestock for County Fair
August 4 - Clean-up day at the fairgrounds
OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF 4-H IN AND AROUND CASS COUNTY ...
Electronic Recycling Event by KCCB ... June 2, 2018
Cattle Rick Management: Protecting Profits in Uncertain Times ... June 7
Silage for Beef Cattle 2018 Conference ... June 14
Hort Update for May 2018... by Nebraska Extension
Dothistroma Pine Needle Blight ... By Sarah Browning
AgLine Newsletter from Nemaha County
Check for more on our website at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/agriculture-news/
Nebraska Extension Cass County
Brett Kreifels, Extension Educator & Unit Leader,
Tracy Ensor, Extension Assistant, tracy.ensor@unl.edu
Sondra Buell, Office Manager, sondra.buell@unl.edu
General Mailbox, cass-county@unl.edu
Email: cass-county@unl.edu
Website: www.cass.unl.edu
Location: 8400 144th Street, Weeping Water, NE, 68463
Phone: 402-267-2205
Facebook: facebook.com/UniversityofNebraskaLincolnExtensionCassCounty
Twitter: @UNLCassCounty