Morrill County 4-H Update
January/February 2022
Events & Deadlines
January 17 - Office Closed (MLK Day)
January 18 - Extension Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM (PREEC)
January 29 - First LEGO Competition @ Scottsbluff
February 1 - Start of National 4-H Month
February 12 - Beef Weigh-In @ 8:00-10:00 AM (Flatwater Vet Clinic)
June 15 - 4-H Enrollment Deadline
Remind App!!!
To do that, text @mocofair to the number 81010!
4HOnline 2.0
It’s time to get enrolled in 4-H for the 2022 4-H year! Nebraska 4-H has transitioned to 4honline 2.0. To enroll, click on the button below.
For returning families, please do not create a new account; rather use your log-in credentials for 4honline used in previous years. Instructions can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/enroll/returning-member. Enrollment instructions for new families can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/enroll/new-member. Please note the enrollment fee for Morrill county is $5 per 4-H member/ $0 for Clover Kid member and is paid either online or at our office.
Please contact Katlyn at (308) 262-1022 or krosas2@unl.edu with any questions.
Council News...
We would like to welcome our new 4-H Council Volunteers as well as those who are continuing their membership!
Adult Members:
Mike Cerny
Heather Daniels
Aaron Drinkall
Tina Dueker
Tyler Nichols
John Oliverius
Heather Spalding
Youth Members:
Laura Albro
Bethany Nichols
Madison Oliverius
Jordan Wagner
2022 Special Garden Project
Seeds have been ordered and will be available at the office. Contact the office at (308) 262-1022 if planning on entering the Special Garden Project this year! For more information, go to: https://4h.unl.edu/special-garden-project
2022 Special Agronomy Project
The Nebraska Extension Special Agronomy Project gives 4-H members an opportunity to experience a crop that is grown, was grown or has the potential to be grown in Nebraska. Youth participate by receiving seed and resources to grow the crop, research traits of the crop and determine the viability of that crop in the part of the state they live. The project allows 4-H members interested in agronomy to grow something fun, new, and different.
The focus of the 2022 Special Agronomy Project is Broomcorn Sorghum. Broomcorn can be used for ornamental uses in floral arrangements or harvested for broom-use prior to seed maturity. To participate in the Special Agronomy Project, enroll in the project through 4-H Online or call your local extension office to reserve seed.
There are three ways to complete this at the county or state fair. First, an educational exhibit that can be in a poster format can include what you learned. Secondly, let your creativity go wild and create a video-type presentation explaining what you have learned, showing the growing process, etc. Finally, you can enter the crop itself. To do this, cut 4 stalks at the ground level and bound-together with supporting information about the project. For project specifications and details, be sure to go to the Nebraska State Fairbook at https://4hfairbook.unl.edu/fairbookview.php/rules.
4-H STEM Challenge
This year’s National 4-H STEM Challenge will take students on a Galactic Quest! Activities focus on the mysteries and adventures of space exploration. Students will explore STEM topics ranging from physics and engineering to computer science and space agriculture. Kits are now available! Learn more about this year’s 4-H STEM Challenge and how you and your students can get involved at 4-h.org/parents/4-h-stem-challenge.
Horse Health & Nutrition Short Courses
Looking for that holiday gift for your equestrian friends? Or for yourself? Check out these two short courses on Horse Health and Horse Nutrition from Extension Horses. They are available from December 15 to May 15. You can start at any time, and each course has 6 lessons from University and industry experts from around the country. At $50 per course, that is less than $10 per lesson. Click here to enroll.https://catalog.extension.org/?category=6&keyword=Hippology+Shortcourse&cond=advand&searchcategory=
Farrowed & Owned Swine Cohort
Summer Camp Registration
Nebraska 4-H Month
Don’t forget to mark your calendars and make plans to celebrate with us:
- Feb. 2 - 4-H Spirit Day
- Feb. 9 - 4-H Volunteer Appreciation Day
- Feb. 12-13 - 4-H Service Learning Weekend
- Feb. 16 - 4-H Sponsor & Donor Appreciation Day
- Feb 23 - 4-H Professionals Appreciation Day
Morrill County Extension Newsletter
Morrill County Extension Office
Email: krosas2@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/morrill/
Location: 514 Main Street, Bridgeport, Nebraska, USA
Phone: (308) 262-1022
Facebook: facebook.com/MorrillCounty4H/
Sarah Paisley
Email: spaisley3@unl.edu
Phone: (308) 262-1022
Tammie Ostdiek
Lead Educator - Morrill County
Extension Educator - Food, Nutrition, & HealthEmail: tostdiek5@unl.edu
Phone: (308) 262-1022