4-H Friday News Blast for 1.31.2020
Inspire Kids To Do!
4-H Leader and Volunteer Training
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No Direct Shipping Hogs at County Fair
Many hog buyers, including WholeStone Farms which is the buyer that purchased our Cass County 4-H direct ship hogs, are no longer accepting hogs from fairs and/or shows of any kind effective immediately. Due to this change there will be no opportunity for direct shipping hogs exhibited at the Cass County Fair beginning in 2020.
Over the years many hogs exhibited at fairs have been fed ractopamine supplements, such as Paylean, in the final stages of their growth cycle. Supplements such as this are restricted in some international export markets. WholeStone Farms shared that the future of the swine industry in increasingly dependent on access to international export markets and by removing ractopamine from their facility it is better positioning them to participate in international export opportunities and ultimately helps to strengthen the U.S. pork industry as a whole.
We are fortunate to have great local lockers that are holding a number of spots in August specifically for 4-H hogs to go to butcher immediately following the Cass County Fair. We encourage our swine exhibitors to reach out to lockers now to reserve a spot if you are wishing to send hogs to the locker immediately following the county fair. Exhibitors will be responsible for removing all hogs from the fairgrounds at the conclusion of the fair.
Lockers that currently have availability:
Elmwood Meat Plant (402) 994-5655
Plattsmouth Locker (402) 296-5110
MK Meats in Unadilla (402) 828-4400
Pelican’s Meat Processing in Johnson (402) 868-4105
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Cass County 4-H Intern Application
Cass County Extension Office is seeking a summer 4-H intern for mid-May through mid-August. Send cover letter and resume to: Lauren Stohlmann lstohlmann2@unl.edu OR Cass County Extension Office, Attn: Lauren Stohlmann, 8400 144th Street, Suite 100, Weeping Water, NE 68463. Deadline for submission is February 21st. More information can be found at https://go.unl.edu/2020-cass-4h-intern
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2020 Cass County Fair Dates and Theme Announced & New 4-H Fair Resources Page!
Cass County 4-H Fair Resource Page: https://go.unl.edu/cass-fair
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Fair Superintendents Wanted
We are looking for more superintendents due to “retirements”, so if you know someone willing to serve in the following areas please reach out with their name or have them contact us directly! Job primarily requires attendance on fair entry and judging days (Sunday afternoon and Monday morning until early afternoon of fair week, or Thursday before fair for Clothing/Fashion), helps youth check in projects, and works with the judge to award prizes.
Areas Needing Superintendents include:
-Home Environment
-Clover Kids
-Community Service
-Fashion Show
-Clothing
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Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop
Visit the website for additional information: https://4h.unl.edu/shooting-sports/instructor
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Share Your Adventure During Nebraska 4-H Month!
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4-H Dog Program Expert Database
Nebraska 4-H Staff are looking for people who are willing to share their expertise and help lead/teach, volunteer at 4-H Dog events, or have equipment they would be willing to share for events. If you are willing to help with any of these items and are willing to be on this database please take the time to fill out the short survey found at the link below. This list will help others across the state knowing the resources and people in their area and others to ask.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/eLbBKLJrE4BPMUqc6
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Tractor Safety Training - July 1-2
This training will include tractor safety, ATV safety, first aid, and many other hazards of farming. Upon completion students will receive the certification through a Hazardous Occupations Course. Successful completion of the course will allow trained youth to operate a tractor over 20 horsepower, or to connect or disconnect an implement or any of its parts to or from a tractor needed for working on a farm or ranch other than their own.
To register and for additional information visit go.unl.edu/tractorsafety
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4-H Camp Award Application
Application: https://go.unl.edu/djgx
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2020 Public Speaking Updates
This year the 2020 state-level Public Speaking Contest will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, the third day of the PASE/Life Challenges experience.
A few updates:
-The PSA theme for 2020 is "Inspire Kids To Do"
-All Youth will register for the state-level event through 4-H Online (as they do with PASE/Life Challenges already)
Visit the website here for additional information: https://go.unl.edu/qcrt
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Cass County Senior Scholarship Opportunities
4-H'ers who are seniors have many exciting opportunities during their last year of school, one of which is planning for what to do after high school. If plans include college, please take the time to consider applying for some scholarships available to you through Cass County 4-H. Review the letter sent to 4-H Cass Country seniors.
Each scholarship has different requirements and deadlines, please note them carefully. Application due dates are firm. Local scholarships must include a letter of recommendation and need to be sent or delivered to the Cass County Extension Office. Verification of your 4-H Status as required for the applications will be done by the Extension staff, or your 4-H Leader.
Application forms and additional information can be found on our website here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/scholarship-opportunities/
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2020 Enrollment is Open!
Enrollment is open for the 2020 program year! Club members, club leaders, independent members, project leaders, and superintendents must re-enroll each year.
To date 237 individuals have enrolled/re-enrolled:
- 193 youth and
- 44 volunteers.
Enrollment instructions are available to help you navigate the 4-H Online system. Be sure to check out the following resources:
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4-H Online & YQCA Registration
4-H Online: https://www.4honline.com/
YQCA Registration: https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login (use your 4-H Online log-in information to register)
Please contact the Extension Office if you need assistance in re-enrolling in 4-H Online.
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KUDOS!
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4-H Calendar
Looking ahead ...
- Summer Camps announced for 2020
- Nebraska Equine Webinar series ... 2nd Monday of every month (remember to register for these webinars in advance)
UNL Teacher Scholars Academy Application Deadline - February 1, 2020
4-H Volunteer and Leader Training in Cass County - February 4, 2020 at 6:00 PM
YQCA Training in Cass County - February 6, 2020
- Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic Judging Contest - February 15, 2020
- Come Ride with Me ... February 15, 2019 A Horsemanship clinic for youth and adults
- Freel/Lepert Family Scholarship Deadline - March 1, 2020
- David Knabe Memorial Scholarship Deadline - March 1, 2020
- 2020 Horse Judging School - March 7, 2020
- 2020 Adult/Leader Equine Advancement Level Workshop - March 8, 2020
- 2020 Equine 4-H Youth 3 & 4 Advancement Level Workshop - March 8, 2020
- 4-H Camp Scholarship Applications due to the Extension Office - March 10, 2020
- Chick Days at UNL - March 14, 2020 in Lincoln
- Innovative Youth Corn Challenge Registration Due - March 15, 2020
- 4-H Re-enrollment Deadline - March 15, 2020
- Cass County 4-H Council Meeting - March 16, 2020
- NACEB Scholarship Deadline - March 16, 2020
- 4-H Public Speaking Workshop - March 24, 2020
- 4-H Horse Stampede - March 28, 2020 at UNL
- 4-H Companion Animal Challenge - March 28, 2020
- Horse Stampede 2020 4-H Horses .. March 29, 2020
- Weeping Water Whiz Kidz Scholarship Deadline - April 1, 2020
- YQCA Training in Cass County - April 9, 2020
- Cass County 4-H Public Speaking Contest - April 20, 2020
- Otoe County Livestock Judging Clinic ... April 25, 2020
- Horse IDs, Level Testing, Entry for District and State Deadline - May 8, 2020
- 4-H Project Deadline for county fair - May 15, 2020
- Cass County 4-H Council Meeting - May 18, 2020
- YQCA Training in Cass County - June 4, 2020
- Online Horticulture Judging Contest - June 5-22, 2020
- Big Red Camps in Lincoln - June 7-12
- New 4-H Member Enrollment Deadline - June 15, 2020
- Cass County 4-H Animal ID Sheets Due - June 15, 2020
- YQCA Certification Completion Due to Extension Office - June 15, 2020
- District Horse Show information - June 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
- PASE/Life Challenge Contest at UNL - June 22-24, 2020
- Tractor Safety Training - July 1-2, 2020
- State Horse Show at Fonner Park - July 12-16, 2020
- County Fair Online Pre-Entries Due - July 15, 2020
- Dog Contest - July 18, 2020
- Cass County 4-H Council Meeting - July 20, 2020
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Ag Information & Other Opportunities:
- Hort Update (new Dec 17 + past issues)
- Gardening articles by Sarah Browning (New articles posted almost every week)
- Recorded Webinar and info on "Hunting Leases" with vital information for landowners
- Nebraska Extension Publications ... online Library
Private Pesticide Training in Cass County (see below) - February 20, 2020
Cass Otoe Cattlemen Meeting at Cass County Extension Office - February 27, 2020
Cass Otoe Cattlemen Meeting at Cass County Extension Office - April 2, 2020
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Pesticide Training Date Announced for 2020
More information can be found at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/nemaha/2020-private-pesticide-applicator-training-schedule/ .
For other locations and times visit: https://pested.unl.edu/pesticide-safety-recertification
For questions about registration, training, and/or study materials, call the Pesticide Safety Education Program Office at 800-627-7216 (toll-free) or 402-472-1632 and visit the website:
For questions about the status of your license, reciprocity, test results, and/or tests requirements, call the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at 402-471-2341.
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Cass Otoe Cattlemen Meeting Dates Announced
- February 27, 2020
- April 2, 2020
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Nemaha Natural Resources District Insight Report
Nebraska Extension Cass County
Lauren Stohlmann, Extension Educator and Unit Leader, lauren.stohlmann@unl.edu
Katie Kreuser, Extension Educator, katie.kreuser@unl.edu
Tracy Ensor, Extension Assistant, tracy.ensor@unl.edu
Krystl Knabe, 4-H Support Staff, krystl.knabe@unl.edu
Sondra Buell, Office Manager, sondra.buell@unl.edu
General Mailbox, cass-county@unl.edu
Email: cass-county@unl.edu
Website: www.cass.unl.edu
Location: 8400 144th Street, Weeping Water, NE, 68463
Phone: 402-267-2205
Facebook: facebook.com/UniversityofNebraskaLincolnExtensionCassCounty
Twitter: @UNLCassCounty