The 4-H Update
February 19, 2021
New Information
Cat Show Informational Meeting
Parents and kids are invited to join us on April 20 at 6 pm for a one hour information meeting about the 4-H cat show. This show is based on animal health, care and the 4-H'ers knowledge - not judged on breeds. This is a great chance to kids to practice their public speaking skills while talking about their pets.
The meeting will include 4-H sign up information and a how to show session. RSVP with your name and any questions to Mirissa mscholting2@unl.edu
Free Houseplant Class
Let Nebraska Extension help you with your horticulture projects for fair with the new GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series: Houseplants 101. Join us Saturday, January 20 at 10 am to learn "How to Choose a Healthy Houseplant" followed by "Picking your Plants: Easier & Lower Need Houseplants."
Sign up here.
Beef Weigh Day Update
With both Beef Weigh Days cancelled, if you are intending to participate in the market beef rate of gain contest, please touch base with either Tony Long (tlong2488@gmail.com) or Mike Pallas (mpallas@ohb.org) to make arrangements to have your beef weighed at the fairgrounds. Ear tags may be purchased at the 4-H Office in Omaha. Please contact Brett to make an appointment to come in and pick those up.
Local Opportunities
Help Us Plan our Summer!
We want your opinion! Please take a brief survey to help the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Program determine what workshops will be offered this summer that focus on fair projects or present learning opportunities for all youth ages 8-18!
Please select the top 5 workshops that your youth would be interested in attending!
Animal Information
Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Horse Meeting Feb. 25 - 6:30 pm https://unl.zoom.us/j/94349246231
https://unl.zoom.us/j/97929789470
Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Poultry, Rabbit & Cavy Meeting April 8 - 6:30 pm
https://unl.zoom.us/j/94349246231
YQCA* Training
- Tuesday, June 01, 2021 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at 8015 W. Center Road, Omaha
- Tuesday, June 08, 2021 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at the Sarpy Fairgrounds.
- YQCA* can take the online course instead at http://yqca.org/ Online course is $12. Print off or screen shot completion certificates and mail or email them to the 4-H Office at this time.
DO NOT register for in person courses yet. More to come on In person courses. Stay tuned.
*Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program with a focus on three core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character development. This is required for youth ages 8 and up who plan to show animals in the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H program.
Important Animal Deadlines:
District & State Horse Show Entries – May 7th
District & State Horse Show Level Testing Requirements Completed – May 7th
County, District & State Horse ID Sheets – May 7th
Sarpy County Fair Livestock, Rabbit & Cavy ID Sheets – June 15th
Nebraska State Fair Online Nominations – June 15th
Sarpy County Fair ONLY Horse Level Testing Requirements – July 15th
Sarpy County Fair Livestock, Horse, Poultry, Rabbit, and Cavy Entries due via ShoWorks – July 15th
Nebraska State Fair Entries Due via ShoWorks – August 10th
4-H Rabbit Show, March 20
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18. This is a great opportunity for youth to talk to other 4-H’ers about where to purchase a good rabbit for a 4-H project! Learn more at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/companionanimal.
Learn more here.
4-H Online Sign Up!
Thank you for your patience! We received word that the 4HOnline program is once again accepting credit card payments for enrollments. If you recently tried to enroll and ran into a problem, please log back into your account and insert your credit card information again. If you continue to have problems, please send us an email at douglas-sarpy4h@unl.edu.
Sign up here.
Winter Fun Pack!
Scholarship Opportunities!
Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Council College Scholarship
- Awarding four college scholarships to high school seniors.
- Application deadline is March 7.
- Find the application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhOkxD1B2AzPzZR3FFy-zAr98age0AewYstyOkZbN4cGhFrQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
4-H Council Camp Scholarship
- Attend 4-H Summer Camp with the help of a scholarship from the 4-H Council.
- Application deadline is March 7.
- Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScy2iyewffpsoMYziWfyJRQLJ3Qy-e-wMggH4L3RzkV4WKuvg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Public Speaking Contest
Contest date: Tuesday, April 27 @ office
Entry Deadline: Friday, April 16
Informational Workshop: Tuesday, March 23 via Zoom
For more information, contact tayler.wickham@unl.edu
STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
4-H Teens Changing the World!
How are your 4-H teens changing the world? Read National 4-H's latest blog post and encourage your 4-H'ers ages 13 – 19 to apply to the Invisalign® ChangeMakers Awards Initiative by March 31, 2021. By sharing how they’re making positive change in their communities, teens could win one of 100 cash awards (30 will be awarded to 4-H'ers!).
The Nebraska 4-H Horse Stampede
The Nebraska 4-H Horse Stampede will be held Saturday, March 27!
The Horse Stampede offers a variety of contents that do not involve live animals, including public speaking, demonstration, art, photography, and horse bowl. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/horse/stampede
2021 Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Award Application
The purpose of the Nebraska 4-H Foundation’s Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards, sponsored by the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) is to recognize 4-H clubs for the work of the individuals in the club and the community service work of the entire club. The intent is to increase 4-Hers’ awareness of agricultural careers and entice some of them toward such careers. This is an opportunity for 4-H to support our agricultural roots while we help 4-H members expand the career possibilities they are considering. Recognition is in the form of $500 checks issued to the club’s treasury to be used as described in the award application form completed by the club.
The Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Award application can be found at: www.ne4hfoundation.org. Look under the recognition tab at the top of the page. This is usually due March 1st.
4-H Enrollment Deadline
Tuesday, Jun 15, 2021, 11:45 PM
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Upcoming Events
- March 27, 2021 - 4-H Horse Stampede
- February-August Livestock Judging Circuit | Nebraska Great Plains
- April 27 - Douglas-Sarpy Public Speaking Contest | Extension Office
- June 5 - Beef Progress Show | Loup City,
- June 7-11 2021Tractor Safety Training. Learn more here.
- June 24 - Deadline June 22 - Plant & Insect ID Contest | Columbus
- June 26 - Papio Valley 4-H Livestock Progress Show at the Sarpy Fairgrounds, more information coming.
WE HAVE MOVED!
The Papillion 4-H Extension office is once again on the move! We are now located at 1102 E. 1st Street, Papillion, NE 68046. We are at the intersection of 72nd and 1st in what was previously the Black Hills Energy building. Due to ongoing construction, we won't officially be open until May. If you are in need of anything from our staff, please contact the Omaha office at 402-444-7804.
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/