The 4-H Update
July 3, 2019
Online Entry Now Available for Livestock!
Livestock Online Entries for the County Fair
We have moved some animal pre-entries for the county fair to the online format this year! This includes Horses, Poultry, Rabbits, Cavy, and all livestock. This does NOT include Cats, Dogs, and Small Animals. Those entries are still in paper form and will need to be brought into the office before the July 15 deadline.
ID sheets are still in paper form and were due June 14. With this change to online, please give us a call if you are having any issues entering your registration. The deadline for entries is Monday, July 15th. No exceptions.
Please follow the below instructions to register your animal for the 2019 Sarpy County Fair. Remember - online entry includes all livestock, horses, rabbits, cavy, and poultry. No paper entries will be accepted.
Special Notes about Online Animal Entry
- Online entry is for livestock only. Static exhibits will enter in person on Tuesday, July 30 from 12:00-7:00 pm.
- Don't forget to add an entry for showmanship.
- If showing swine, there should be one entry added for every hog showing at fair. Ex. If you are bringing 3 hogs to the fair there should be 3 market hog entries entered.
- For Horses, select all classes for one animal, then Add to Cart and select classes for next animal.
- Clover Kids are able to complete this entry for their Livestock. Choose the Clover Kid Division and then appropriate department for each animal that will be shown.
- Cow-Calf pairs must use calf birthdate for animal birthdate, calf EID, calf gender, and cow ID.
- Pen of 3 notes: individuals with Pen of 3 can add this to their entries. Clubs that wish to add a pen of 3 should make a profile for their club and add Club Pen of 3 under their specific club name. Animals do not have to be the same gender, so just choose one option for that required field.
- No paper entries will be accepted this year - all must be entered online.
- This program works best with Google Chrome or Internet Explorer.
- The website closes when entries close on July 15th.
Only 2 More Workshops This Summer!
4-H summer workshops are a fun way to learn a variety of new skills, create fair projects, and prepare for 4-H contests! Workshop class sizes are limited – register now!
July
7/10 4-H Stepping Stones Workshop, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 at Extension Office
7/11 Teaching Trade Show Contest Workshop, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Extension Office
Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Contests | ENTER SOON!
Below is the list of 4-H Contests available to eligible 4-H'ers this summer.
Questions? Contact one of our 4-H Staff!
Shooting Sports: Archery Contest **
- Entry Deadline: July 8
- Date: July 20
Shooting Sports: BB Gun Contest **
- Entry Deadline: July 8
- Date: July 27
Rocket Launch Contest
- Entry Deadline: July 9
- Date: July 16
Fashion Show Contest
- Entry Deadline: July 11
- Date: July 31
Trade Show Contest **
- Entry Deadline: July 24
- Date: August 2
** = Only for eligible 8-18 year old 4-H'ers, not Clover Kids.
4-H Shirts for Sale
All 4-H Exhibitors must wear a 4-H shirt or 4-H Chevron when participating in live contests.
Luckily for you, we have shirts available for purchase at our office!
New "Douglas-Sarpy 4-H" shirt = $10
*All shirts purchased at the South office must be paid by check.
** All shirts purchased at the Central office can be paid by cash or check.
NOTICE ABOUT MONEY HANDLING
Due to change in policy, the South Office (501 Olson Dr, Papillion) will no longer be accepting cash. If purchasing 4-H manuals, shirts, or other items from the South office, please
plan ahead to pay with a check.
Thanks for your attention to this matter!
Supporting Kids After Disaster
View it here: https://child.unl.edu/disaster
LOCAL 4-H OPPORTUNITIES
Fremont 4-H Expo Information
Are you looking for additional opportunities to show your 4-H animal or static project this summer? Check out the Fremont 4-H Expo!
Information available here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dodge/frfourhexhguide/
SARPY COUNTY FAIR PLAQUE DONORS
DOUGLAS-SARPY 4-H COUNCIL DONOR LETTER
Can't help fund? Share this letter with friends, families and businesses in the community!
4-H Royalty Coronation Information
The Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Council would like to encourage all eligible candidates to participate in the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Royalty Coronation.
Additional information on 4-H Royalty Coronation can be found at the below link:
STATEWIDE 4-H ACTIVITIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
4-H Clinics, Shows & Programs
- Platte Valley 4 Paws Dog Show: July 6 @ North Platte
- Otoe Co. Horse Show: July 28 @ Syracuse
State 4-H Dog Show Updates
HAVE YOU HEARD?!
Details about the 2019 State 4-H Dog Show have changed a bit due to conflicts at Fonner Park that resulted after excess water damage.
You can find more information by viewing the webinar held earlier this week.
https://unl.app.box.com/s/cv7ojsn8bhimtgfui0eg1921grfgpiga
Questions? Call Tayler (State Show Superintendent) at 402-444-7804.
State Fair Static Exhibitor Discount Tickets
New in 2019!
4-H youth exhibiting static exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair will order advance discount tickets directly from the Nebraska State Fair. Discount tickets will no longer be available through the county offices.
Details on ordering tickets will be available soon. All livestock exhibitors and in-person event exhibitors (contests, fashion show, presentations) will still be able to order discounted tickets when they enter in ShoWorks for State Fair. Additional information is available in the Operations Handbook.
Ag Youth Field Day
4th Annual
Agronomy Youth Field Day
August 7, 2019, Wednesday
9:00am - 3:00 pm
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
Educational Center in Curtis, NE
Open to ALL youth ages 9 to 18 years old (as of 1/1/2019)
Parents/Adults welcome too.
Nebraska Extension Cropping & Water Systems
and 4-H Youth Development Educators along with
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis
Agronomy / Ag Mechanics Department professors
invite ALL youth to this FREE Field Day to get
excited about Science & Agronomy/ Irrigation / Mechanized Agricultural careers for producing Nebraska crops!
Hands-on activities (for all age levels) focusing on Crop Scouting, Weed Science & Application, Crop Nutrition, Plant Breeding, Irrigation Scheduling, Rooting Depth & Water Movement, equipment technology, precision farming & center-pivot irrigation technology.
Lunch provided.
Register online at: https://go.unl.edu/agronomyyouthfieldday by August 2, 2019.
See what's happening next...
JULY
02: ENTRY DUE for Dog, Cat & Small Pet Shows
08: ENTRY DUE for Shooting Sports Contest
09: ENTRY DUE for Rocket Launch Contest
09: Cat & Small Pet Show @ Extension Office
10: 4-H Stepping Stones Workshop @ Extension Office
11: ENTRY DUE for Fashion Show Contest
11: Teaching Trade Show Contest Workshop @ Extension Office
15: ENTRY DUE for online Animal Entries (Sarpy Co. Fair)
16: Rocket Launch Contest @ Hefflinger Park
18: Fashion Show Contest Judging @ Extension Office
20: 4-H Dog Show @ Extension Office
24: ENTRY DUE for Teaching Trade Show Contest
29: 4-H Council Meeting @ Sarpy Co. Fairgrounds
30: Sarpy Co. Fair Entry Day!
31: Sarpy Co. Fair
AUGUST
1: Sarpy Co. Fair
2: Sarpy Co. Fair
3: Sarpy Co. Fair
4: Sarpy Co. Fair Exhibit Pick Up!
5: Sarpy Co. Fair Exhibit Pick Up!
9: ENTRY DUE for Nebraska 4-H Dog Show
10: NE State Fair Entry Deadline (families complete online)
4-H Enrollment & Entry Policy Updated
4-H Enrollment & Entry Policy: https://unl.box.com/s/4zjd6t9e1wrb20ctr39heukapzfazpq8
Douglas-Sarpy Counties 4-H Council
Ellie Ball
Dawn Bodine
Chloe Crowell
BJ DeWilde
Ken Dworak
Rachel Finney (Treasurer)
Quincy James
Jake Jones
Tracey Jones (Vice President)
Patty Litz-Conradson
Teri Loftus
Alyssia Martinez-Wilkinson
Kim Parks
Makenna Parks (Secretary)
Kelley Penney-Hall
Amy Rolle (President)
Jennifer Tidwell
Rachelle Tidwell
Amy Turner
Grace Turner
Justin Wagner
Bre Wilkinson
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/