A Note from Miss Caitlyn
Dear Lincoln, Logan & McPherson County 4-H Families,
March is here and spring is in the air! We are all anticipating spring weather. :) I'd like to take the opportunity to welcome two new office staff. Tiffany Hoover is the new 4-H administrative assistant and Lauren Bergner is the new 4-H assistant. Stop into the office and say hi to these ladies! We are excited to have them as part of our staff. :)
SPIN clubs are coming up fast! Entomology/STEM SPIN club (which includes some robotics) and garden/seed SPIN club still have spots available. This is a great opportunity to sharpen your knowledge or learn a new skill. I encourage you to consider participating!
Another opportunity to consider is the pig lottery project. This is your chance to learn about the swine project along with your fellow 4-H members. There is limited availability for animal housing if that is a concern for you. The deadline to register has been extended to March 15th!
Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns,
Miss Caitlyn
Nebraska 4-H is now accepting nominations for state-level volunteer recognition awards. These awards honor adult and youth volunteers who have provided meaningful contributions to the 4-H programs. Categories include Emerging Adult Volunteer (3 or fewer years of service), Outstanding Adult Volunteer (4 more years of service), Outstanding Youth Volunteer (ages 14-18), and Multi-Generation Family of Volunteers. Nominations can be entered now until March 14th, 2023 at https://4h.unl.edu/volunteer-recognition
Sign up now for the 2022-2023 year at v2.4honline.com.
Family & Volunteer Enrollment instructions can be found at:
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/lincolnmcpherson/enrollment/
2023 State Fair Updates
New in 2023! All members who were at least 9 years of age on January 1 will be eligible to participate in 4-H in-person events (live animal shows, fashion shows, and contests) at the Nebraska State Fair. Also new for this year, all livestock in contention to exhibit at the Nebraska State Fair will be required to submit a DNA nomination. This includes all breeding livestock, market livestock, and feeder calves. For more information, visit 4h.unl.edu/state-fair.
Livestock Judging Camp
UNL Livestock Judging Camp
Looking to level up your livestock evaluation and oral reason skills? Make plans to attend this year’s UNL Livestock Judging Camp on June 7-9 in Lincoln. Registration is $300 and is due by Monday, May 22. Learn more at go.unl.edu/judging-camp.
Virtual Companion Animal Challenge
Mark your calendars! The Nebraska 4-H Virtual Companion Animal Challenge entries are due by Saturday, April 1. Essay, art, photography, and demonstration entries must be submitted digitally within the entry form, and the online trivia contest will be open from Monday, April 10, through Sunday, April 16. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/companion-animal-challenge.
Horse Stampede
The Nebraska 4-H Horse Stampede will be held Saturday, March 25, in Lincoln. This event features a variety of horse contests that do not require live animals, including public speaking, demonstration, quiz bowl, art, and photography. Registration is due by Monday, March 6. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/horse-stampede.
Camp Summer Jobs
Looking for a fun, rewarding, and adventurous summer job? Nebraska State 4-H Camp is hiring for the 2023 summer season! Learn more and apply at 4h.unl.edu/camps-jobs.
2023 4-H Camp
We’re so excited to announce Adventure Together, the new Nebraska 4-H Camp series for 2023! Registration information will be coming soon. In the meantime, mark your calendars: Chadron – June 5-9; Cozad – June 16-20; Ashland – June 26-29; Burwell – July 16-20; Louisville – July 27-30.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. (M-F)
Email: caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu
Website: https://llm.unl.edu
Phone: 308-532-2683
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLM4h