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
Eligibility: High School senior, or be receiving their GED or a freshman in college. Must also have been active in the goat industry and have been active in 4-H or FFA.
Primary Requirement: Planning to attend a four year college, community college, or vocational program for the purpose of obtaining post-high school education.
Amount of Scholarship: The 4S Goat Expo committee sets aside a specific amount of money annually. The specific amount given to each eligible applicant is determined each year by the number of applications received. Scholarship funds will be sent directly to collage at the completion of the first semester.
Applications are due May 31, 2023, to the 4S Goat Expo, P.O. Box 1066, Chadron, NE 69337, or you can email to s4goatexpo@yahoo.com
We strongly encourage you to attend our Expo and Seminar September 23rd & 24th if applying for this scholarship. If you are selected as the recipient of the 2023 Scholarship, we ask that you attend the Expo to receive your award.
*Click on the goat picture at top to go to the scholarship form*
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/
*If you need help please call the extension office and we would be happy to help*
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.
2023 Special Agronomy Project
Nebraska 4-H Horse Judging School
The annual Nebraska 4-H Horse Judging School is coming up on Saturday, February 25. All horse show judges, aspiring judges, judging team coaches, and youth are invited to learn about Hunter Under Saddle, Horsemanship, Reining, and 4-H Horse Show Rules and Guidelines. Learn more and register at cvent.me/NX7qrR.
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.
The 2023 Great Plains Livestock Judging Circuit Schedule
Open to any Nebraska 4-H & FFA Members ages 10-18.
For more information you can visit 4h.unl.edu/livestock-judging-circuit
4-H Month
Mark your calendars and make plans to celebrate 4-H Month this February! Wear your favorite 4-H shirt on Tuesday, February 7. Put your hands to larger service on Saturday, February 11, or Sunday, February 12. Show our 4-H volunteers some love on Tuesday, February 14. Thank our donors or sponsors on Tuesday, February 21. And don’t forget to show our local 4-H professionals some appreciation on February 28.
Ag Innovators
Nebraska 4-H is still accepting applications for teens interested in facilitating the Ag Innovators Experience in their local communities. The 2023 Ag Innovators Experience, Aerial Ag Challenge, engages participants in modeling a sprayer drone’s flight path, based on drone collected images and environmental conditions, using line-following bot technology. Teen facilitator applications are due Wednesday, March 1, and a facilitator training will be held on Saturday, March 11 in Grand Island. Learn more and apply at 4h.unl.edu/aie.
Experience the Power of Red
The UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) is hosting a visit day for all high school students and their families on Thursday, February 23. This free event will enable you to learn more about careers and opportunities within the College as well as meet current UNL students, faculty, and staff. Learn more and register at casnr.unl.edu/visitday.
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 including essays, art, photography, and demonstrations are due by Saturday, April 1st. The online dog and cat trivia contest will be available from April 10th-16th. 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.
Cassie Sundstrom- New Adventures Club Leader
When were you in 4-H and what did you participate in?
- I started 4-H when i was 8 years old. I participated in swine, cattle, horses, leather work, hippology, horse judging, horse bowl, livestock judging, speech and goats.. We were raised 10 miles North of Cozad. I was apart of the Knight Riders and Boots and Spurs 4-H club. We had amazing coaches/ leaders and mentors who made us very successful in 4-H.. My goal is to mentor and teach to grow knowledge and the love for their projects.
What did 4-H teach you that you still use today?
- integrity, staying positive, responsibility and hard work. A persons attitude also plays a huge role in their success.
What would you tell someone that might be on the fence about joining 4-H?
- Absolutely join! What I have seen it do for my daughter is absolutely amazing! She is more confident, loves to try new things, has met new friends, gained life skills and responsibility. The 4-H pledge means so much and its great for youth to become involved. We have been blessed to help guide others and also have had others help guide us. My son showed rabbit last year and I had no clue what to do, but a great friend and 4-H member helped guide and teach him. Its honestly a family experience we all learn and work together to reach the GOALS!
If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go and why?
- I honestly would just stay home! Our animals are here, there's always work to be done and well I really just love being home! We are fortunate enough to have a property where we all can go to the river, trail ride, or go fishing.
If you had 1 million dollars what would you do with it?
- INVEST IT, college accounts for Cash and Adelyn! Maybe even a pig barn!
D346-001: Tanned Hides or Taxidermy
- Any legal fish, bird, or other wild animal properly processed by the 4-H member.
- No requirement as to size or mounting
Include the following information with your taxidermy:
- The animals name
- Information about the exhibitor's personal field experience that relates to the exhibit
- Information about the exhibitor's study that relates to the exhibit
- Information about the exhibitor's observations that relates to the exhibit
CONTACT INFORMATION
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