Washington County 4-H Update
March 17, 2022
WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS WEEK'S 4-H UPDATE...
- Washington County 4-H Calendar
- 4-H Enrollment is Open!
- YQCA - NEW Version
- 4-H Kick-Off & Service Project Event
- Washington County Public Speaking Contest
- Washington County Poultry & Rabbit Clinic
- 4-H Spring Rabbit Show
- SOARS Dog Clinic #2
- Virtual Companion Animal Challenge Contest
- Week of the Volunteer - Lunch & Learn Series
- 2022 Nebraska State Fair
- Other Statewide Events and Resources
*NEW OR UPDATED INFORMATION IS BOLDED!
4-H CALENDAR
March 26..............................................4-H Horse Stampede
April 9...................................................4-H Kick-Off & Service Project Event
April 24.................................................County Public Speaking Contest
April 30.................................................Poultry & Rabbit Clinic
June 6-10.............................................District 4-H Horse Shows
June 15................................................Enrollment Deadline
June 22-23...........................................Premier Animal Science Event (PASE)
June 24................................................State Public Speaking Contest
July 11..................................................County Fair Pre-Entry Deadline
July 16..................................................Poultry & Rabbit Clean Up Day
July 23..................................................Contest Day - Washington County Fair
July 29 -August 3.................................Washington County Fair
August 26-September 5......................2022 Nebraska State Fair
S'more Schedule
4-H Enrollment is Open - ENROLL NOW!!
You may add or drop projects until June 15th as well.
Go to v2.4honline.com to enroll or re-enroll in 4-H.
The enrollment program has been updated and the screens look a bit different but your previous information has been carried forward into this new version.
Need Help? Find step by step instructions on our website https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/join-4-h/
or give us a call, we'll be happy to assist you 402.426.9455
YQCA Training - New Version
Youth exhibiting BEEF, DAIRY CATTLE, DAIRY GOAT, MEAT GOAT, HOG, SHEEP, POULTRY, and RABBITS at the Washington County Fair, Fremont 4-H Expo, and Nebraska State Fair are required to be YQCA certified by June 15 of the current year to be eligible to exhibit.
If you have completed your YQCA using the "old" version this year - that's great! - just be sure to download a copy of your certificate PRIOR TO MARCH 22. We will not be able to access the old version after March 22.
Information on the new version will be released soon - watch for an email next week!
Public Speaking Contest
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYpmM3V_fjs9x8psMzorlzxMU712R4yq-H6ev5yT4rRrTrbg/viewform
Washington County Poultry & Rabbit Clinic
Statewide Events Announcements
2022 Spring Rabbit Show, Lancaster Event Center
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln.
- Registration 7:30–8:30 a.m.
- Open to all youth ages 8–18, with a Clover Kids class for youth ages 5–7.
SOARS Dog Clinic #2
Learn from experienced clinicians provided by Platte Valley Kennel Club! This workshop series will have a total of 3 to 4 sessions throughout the spring/ summer months (dates to come). Handlers will gain greater success in participating in each workshop as it provides action steps for youth to move forward and builds upon the skills learned from previous sessions. We do encourage others to join any of our workshops even if you cannot go to all of them.
Along with building skills with your dog(s), youth will also learn more about other events and organizations they can participate in to immerse themselves in dog related activities.
To register: https://go.unl.edu/soarreg2
Date: March 26th, 2022
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Address: Go Dogs
2338 N 83rd St Omaha, NE 68134
Registration fee: $25
Dog vaccination forms must be emailed prior to the workshop to Grace Kim
Please make checks payable to: UNL
Additional information provided in the registration link
For further questions about registration contact Grace Kim at: (402)472-6085 or grace.kim@unl.edu or workshop details, Gisele Olney at gcolney@aol.com
Virtual Companion Animal Challenge
The 2022 4-H Companion Animal Challenge will be held virtually. Online entry forms are due by 5:00 PM on April 1st. Entry fees will be $5 per contest. T-shirts are available for $15 through the entry form.
More information can be found at: https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/challenge
Watch this video for tips and suggestions for the Virtual Companion Animal Challenge Contest!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yjQ7sNpyuo
Week of the Volunteer - Lunch & Learn Series
2022 Nebraska State Fair
As announced by the Nebraska State Fair, 4-H and FFA livestock shows will be held on separate weekends in 2022. While the final schedule is being determined, 4-H livestock shows will take place on Friday, August 26-Sunday, August 28 and FFA will take place on the second weekend.
Other Statewide Events and Resources
Cat Club - https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/cat-club
- Dog Showmanship Video Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?reload=9&list=PL579hRei5D7xwKTqpe8kJw0GnfKK4x8l4
- Virtual Dog Club - https://4h.unl.edu/virtual-dog-club
- Companion Rabbit Science Online Course - https://4h.unl.edu/companion-rabbit-science
Companion Animal Workshop - https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal-judges-workshop
Livestock Information Series - 4h.unl.edu/livestock-info-series
Washington County Extension | 4-H
Tayler Wickham, Extension Educator - tayler.wickham@unl.edu
Mickayla Blender, 4-H Ext. Assistant - mblender2@unl.edu
Morgan Leefers, 4-H Ext. Assistant - morgan.leefers@unl.edu
Mary Larsen, 4-H Support Staff - mlarsen9@unl.edu
Email: washington-county@unl.edu
Website: http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/
Location: 597 Grant St, Blair, NE, United States
Phone: 402-426-9455
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLWashingtonCounty/?ref=hl
Twitter: @WCNE4H