Adams County 4 H Newsletter

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1 J ULY 2018 Adams County 4 H Newsletter News Directory Upcoming Dates to Remember Page 1 Thank you, Congratulations & General Information Page 2 Leaders & Parents Corner Page 2-3 Important Fair Information Page 3-6 Youth Information Page 7 Project Information Page 7-9 Shooting Sports, Communications, Family & Consumer Science, Healthy Lifestyles, Environmental Ed & Earth Science, STEM, Plant Science Livestock, Horse, Dog, Cat Page Clover Kids Page 13 UNL College Readiness Page 13 4-H Council & Extension Contact Information Page 14 4-H Calendar Page 15 Attention This is the last Newsletter before Adams County Fair PLEASE read it all carefully! JULY July 2 4-H 101 July 2 4-H Council Meeting July 4 Extension Office Closed July 5 Extension Board Meeting July 7 Sheep Fitting Clinic July 9 Superintendent Meetings July 10 Ag Society Meeting July 11 Fashion Show July 13 Clothing Construction July 13 Food Review/Cullinary Challenge & FCS Judging Contests July 13 Fair Clean Up July 14 Fair Parade July State 4-H Horse Show July 16 Static Entry Day July 17 Livestock Entry Day July 17 Heritage Bank Hamburger Feed July Adams County Fair July 23 Livestock Auction July 23 Release of Static Exhibits July 24 Grass & Weed ID Practice July 26 Grass & Weed ID Practice July 30 Golf Practice July 30 Tennis Practice A Note from the Extension Office: July 31 Golf Practice County Fair is just around the corner, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the upcoming fair. We believe fair is a time to highlight 4-H projects and to socialize with fellow 4-H families. Fair should be a time of learning and FUN. We would hope that you too share in our vision and practice. With that being said, we would hope all of us are positive and cooperative while being great role models for our youth during the fair. Good luck to everyone on your 4-H projects! For Parents Only Encouragement and helping youth with their projects is part of the learning process in 4-H. Participation, competition, and the educational experiences are the reward and purpose of 4-H. Winning is secondary. Not everyone receives a champion or even a purple ribbon. This is one person s opinion on a particular day, and that person is the judge. The judge is always right; please remember this. Disagreements with other adults at the fair teach our youth nothing. If you have a problem, please come to the 4-H Livestock Office, and we will try to help solve it. Moving to the Fairgrounds Extension Office will be closed from noon Friday, July 13 through Tuesday, July 24 at 8:00 AM Contact us at the 4-H Livestock Office on the fairgrounds. The Livestock Office Phone Number is (402) Nebraska Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United Sates Department of Agriculture. Nebraska Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture. 2017

2 Congratulations & Thanks Please watch the next newsletter for all the pre-fair contests, judging contests, State Archery, PASE & Life Challenge results. Thank-You Thank you to Kaycee Bridger for providing the practice sessions and conducting the Tree and Horticulture Contest. Thank you to the many helpers and instructors for your assistance during the summertime workshops. Leaders & Parents Corner Junior Leader News The next Adams County 4-H Junior Leaders meeting will be July 12 th at 8:30 AM at the Jr. Leader Booth on the fairgrounds. If you have any questions, please contact Marilyn Shaw ( ) or the Adams County Extension Office ( ). Jr. Leader Food Booth Anyone interested in working in the 4-H Jr. Leader Food Booth at the fair, please contact Marilyn Shaw at to set up your time. The shifts are four hours each. Please wear a 4-H T-shirt and bring a baseball cap to wear while working in the booth. This could be clubs, independents, CWF, 4-H ers or 4-H families. Jr. Leader Pancake Feed The 4-H Jr. Leader Club would like to invite all 4-H ers and their families to the Jr. Leader Pancake Feed on Sunday, July 22 nd from 8:00-9:00 AM, during the Adams County Fair. This is a free breakfast, table service and drinks are provided. The breakfast will be in front of the 4-H Livestock Office on the Fairgrounds. Jr. Leader Church Service The Jr. Leaders also invite you to join them in worship Sunday, July 22 nd, during their 9:15 AM church service in the 4-H Livestock Arena. Jr. Leader Dance The 4-H Jr. Leader Club will be holding their annual 4-H Dance, Sunday July 22 nd from 9:00 PM until 11:30 PM, in the Community Service Building at the Fairgrounds. The cost is three dollars ($3.00) per individual. The dance is open to youth from 8-19 years of age. Pop will be available to purchase. Jr. Leader Potluck & After Fair Party You are invited to an after-fair party! Fair is over but we don t want the fun to end! The Junior Leader Club is hosting a pot luck with games and movies in the areana for the 4-H families to continue the fun from the 2018 fair. Join us on August 5 th at 6:00 PM at the park on the Adams County Fairgrounds. Please bring a covered dish to share (this is a pot luck picnic), table service and drinks will be provided. We hope to see all of our Fair Family there! 2

3 June 4-H Council Happenings: Vet Checks for Fair Quality Assurance July 4-H Council Agenda Items: Heritage Bank Meal Larry Draper Scholarship Fair Trophies PASE/Life Challenge Update Activity Center Volunteers We are looking for 4-H Clubs and Independent Families to building sit during the County Fair. We are asking for you to call in to the Extension Office to sign up for a time when your club or family can help out. If volunteers do not step forward and sign up by July 9 th we will be assigning times to families. Extension Corner Have you ever had a question either relating to your 4-H project, needed information for a report, or were just curious about something? Nebraska Extension publications offer research based, peer-reviewed objective information in a wide range of topics. Written by specialists and educators in UNL s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, publication topics range from crop production to flower gardening and from managing your wildlife to managing your finances and communicating with your teenager. Important Fair Information Free Hamburger Feed! Attention All 4-H Families! Heritage Bank is inviting you to a FREE Hamburger Feed. Plan on joining Heritage Bank employees on Tuesday July 17 th at the Fairgrounds by the Jr. Leaders Booth from 5:00 PM 7:00 PM for a meal of Hamburgers, Baked Beans, Chips & Drinks. Please stop by the Livestock Office to pick up Free tickets for your family and be sure to say Thanks to this great 4-H sponsor. Entry Tag Pick up Entry Tags will be available for pick up on Wednesday July 11, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the North End of the Fairgrounds Activities Center; Friday July 13, from 7:00 AM until noon and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 PM in the North Conference Room of the Fairgrounds Activities Center. They will also be available during Static Entry Day, Monday, July 16th, at West Breezeway Entrance from 7:30 AM -10:00 AM 3

4 Fair Clean-up Please plan to help prepare the fairgrounds for the 2018 Adams County Fair. Cleanup will be held on Friday, July 13 th from 5:00 PM 8:00 PM or until done. Remember to bring cleaning supplies (both inside and outdoor). If you exhibit at the fair, this is a great way to help do some community service while getting your exhibits ready. Double Check and Read the Fair Book Please remember to review and carefully read the rules in the current Fair Book. This will help get exhibits displayed correctly, with the correct number of items, all information sheets and descriptions for items. For example, all foods must be entered with recipes and information sheets, and clothing items must be entered with clothing labels. If you are showing animals, make sure to follow the dress code and substitute showman rules. Oversized Static Exhibits Arrangements must be made with Extension Staff prior to Static Entry Day for displaying your oversized exhibit (Restored vehicle, large woodworking or engineering items). Reminder for Entering Static Exhibits Static Exhibits, except Clothing & Textiles, are required to be entered from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on Monday July 16 th. Please use the West Doors of the Breezeway in the Activities Center. If you have not picked up your entry tags or are bringing items that were not pre-entered, please stop in the Breezeway to receive your entry tags. The superintendents, assistants and helpers will be floating around to help and answer any questions. Flower Barrels are entered outside at the West side of the breezeway. Any exhibits not in the building by 10 AM will be considered a late entry and dropped one ribbon placing. Clover Kids Static Check-in Clover Kids will have a Show and Tell during exhibit check-in on Monday, July 16 th during Static Entry Day. The youth entering the exhibit will be asked questions such as: Who helped you make your exhibit? What was the best part about making this? What did you learn? This is to give Clover Kids an opportunity to talk about their exhibits and to learn about the interview process. We hope this is a fun and exciting learning experience! Interview Judging on Entry Day Interview Judging is available for all non-animal areas, except foods and food preservation. You have the opportunity to discuss your exhibit with the judge. Please sign up before 10:00 AM on entry day. We will be filling the time schedule starting at 10:45 AM on Monday, July 16 th on a first-come, first-serve basis. The times will be filled in order on the day they are received. You will only have 5 minutes with the judge for each exhibit; therefore, you will need to pick which exhibits you will want to interview judge. We highly encourage youth to participate in the interviews. This is an outstanding learning opportunity. 4-H Council Food Sale This sale will take place from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM in the Activities Center on entry/judging day, July 16 th. This is an excellent opportunity to taste many of the recipes made by the 4-H ers. 4

5 County Fair Reminder If you are enrolled in a 4-H project, you cannot enter that category in Open Class. For instance if you are enrolled in a foods project you are not allowed to enter any type of cooking in Open Class. Any entries made in Open Class will be disqualified for any ribbon/premium when the 4-H er is enrolled in that project area. However, if you are not enrolled in a project area that your exhibit will fit into, feel free to enter in Open Class. If you are unsure please check with the Extension Staff for assistance. Exhibiting Your School Projects at Fair Several projects 4-H members are completing at school can also be exhibited at the fair. Examples of these are family heritage books, bug collections, art projects and shop projects. Visit with the Extension Office Staff to make sure you are enrolled in the appropriate 4-H project and make sure you are following the 2018 Adams County Fairbook for your class entries. Release of Static Exhibits The exhibits in the Activities Center will be released on Monday, July 23 th, 45 minutes after the conclusion of the Livestock Auction or 1:00 PM 2:30 PM, or from 5:30 PM 6:30 PM Any items picked up early or left after pick up times, the premium money will be forfeited. Premise ID required To participate in the 4-H Livestock Auction - Your Premise ID must be on file with the Adams County Extension Office. See current Fair book or previous newsletters for more details. Release of Livestock The release of retained non-auction livestock is Sunday, July 22 nd from 7:30 PM until 9:30 PM. Release of retained auctioned livestock is Monday, July 23 rd immediately following the auction. Any animals removed without approval will forfeit any premium money for that animal. Continuing this year there will be an animal release form in the office that needs to be filled out prior to release of animals, please take a moment to fill it out when signing up for the auction. STATE FAIR INFORMATION 2018 State Fair Information The State Fair Premium and Rule book is now online at State Livestock and in person Contests Entries Due online August 10 by 5:00 PM Entries It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to enter all of his or her Livestock/Small Animal & Dog exhibits and In Person Contest entries for the Nebraska State Fair on their ShoWorks website, which will open on July 10th. To register for the 2018 Nebraska State Fair, 4-H and FFA exhibitors and parents must complete the online registration and pay by credit card. Instructions and Videos for online entry are available on their website also. Like last year, you can register and pay for both 4-H and FFA entries as well as purchase discounted fair passes in one convenient process at this website: before 8:00 PM CST on Friday, August 10th when this website will be shut down. Please a copy of your entries to the Extension Office when completed so that we will know which of our youth are participating at these events. 5

6 Static State Fair Exhibits All static State Fair exhibits, which received a state fair sticker and letter at County Fair must return the reply card to the Adams County Extension Office no later than July 28 th. Exhibits going to State Fair should be delivered to the Assembly Room in the Adams County Office Building (300 N St. Joesph) on Tuesday, August 21 st from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. We will not accept exhibits any other day. No early arrivals will be accepted. Pick up for the static exhibits will be on 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 5 th. State Fair Livestock Exhibitors Please read the health requrements for animals exhibited at the 2018 Nebraska State Fair which can be found at: AKSARBEN INFORMATION AKSARBEN News Management has suspended (dropped) the following shows for Poultry (Market Broilers) Rabbit Premier Exhibitor Dairy They are going to re-evaluate these shows in the future. Feeder Calves Changes: NO DNA samples are needed and there is no charge for nominating your feeder calves. You must have nominated your animals online by June 15 th and turn in the Nomination Worksheet to our office by June 20 th. AKSARBEN Entries All current/updated entry information and materials for AKSARBEN events can be found at Entries and Fees for the Horse show or Stock Show events will be done Online in Final day to submit entries is Friday, August 31st by 5 PM Please a copy of your entries to the Extension Office when completed so that we will know which of our youth are participating at these events. 6

7 Youth Information Record Books, Career Portfolios, Diamond Clover Applications and Golden Clover Applications are due in the Extension Office by 5:00 PM on Monday, September 17 th. New Special Interest Group 4-H 101 Are you new to the 4-H program and need some extra guidance? This group will navigate you through your first or second year of 4-H, you will be instructed on deadlines, projects and exhibits, guided on proper 4-H proceedures all while having a great time. This special interest group will meet on the first Monday of each month from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Assembly Room in the ACOB building 300 N St Joseph Ave Hastings. The next meeting is July 2 nd, this meeting will be covering important fair information, please RSVP the Extension Office at Citizenship Washington Focus Trip Youth who are 15 to 18 years old in the years of 2019 & 2022 are invited and welcomed to sign up for a trip of a lifetime! Youth will experience the cities of Chicago, New York City, Washington D.C. and more. If you are interested in attending any future conferences, please contact NE Extension in Adams County at (402) It is never too early to sign up. Fundraising has now started; Money earned at any fundraising activity will be applied to your 2019 or 2022 CWF trip fund. Please contact the Adams County Extension Office for further information. Mark your calendars for a meeting on August 2:00 PM more information to be ed to families with youth signed up for the 2019 trip. Shooting Sports Project Information Adams County 4-H Shooting Sports Participants please pick up your items in the Extension Office! Communications Photography Theme for 2018 TRUE LEADER EXHIBIT PRINT: Explore true leaders in your community. True leaders can be anyone from community leaders, teachers, and volunteers to parents and friends. So, what sets them apart? What makes someone a true leader? What effect do they have on the people or environment around them? How can you tell their story through photography. 7

8 Presentations Contest The Adams County 4-H Presentations Contest will be held during the fair this year on Thursday, July 19 th at 5:30 PM in the North End of the Activities Center. The types of classes are: 1) Illustrated (Use Visual Aids such as props, posters, computer-based visuals) 2) Multimedia presentation (have an oral intro followed by a self-automated, free standing digital presentation) 3) Teaching Presentation (Interactive presentation where youth engage their audience). A 4-H member may participate in only one Presentation class. Family & Consumer Science FCS Judging Contest Are you ready for life? The FCS Judging Contest will test your skills with a multiple choice quiz in foods & nutrition, clothing & fiber arts, home environment, entrepreneurship, and financial and money management. This contest is held in conjunction with the Food Revue Contest on Friday, July 13 th at 2:30 PM, and open to any 4-H member. Pre-registration is not required. Quilts of Valor Statewide Challenge Nebraska 4-H will be accepting Quilts of Valor at the 2018 Nebraska State Fair. Quilts that received purple ribbons at the county fair can be entered and judged in the Quilt Quest, Home Environment and Citizenship project areas. All other Quilts of Valor that will not be judged can be dropped off in Adams County during the Adams County state fair drop off time on Aug 21 st. We plan on displaying all Quilts of Valor at the fair and have the Quilts of Valor Presentation on Monday, September 3 rd beginning at 10:00 AM in the 4-H Building. 4-H'ers and volunteers who have made and donated quilts will be recognized as their quilt is shown on stage. Healthy Lifestyles Ice Cream in a Can or Bag Remember there can be no raw eggs in your ice cream recipe. Youth must use an official 4-H recipe, copies are available in the Adams County Extension Office or on the Adams County website under Adams County 4-H. Tennis Lessons are planned for July 30 th, August 1 st at the Adams Central outdoor courts. From 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (the first hour will be for beginners and intermediates and the second hour will be for the advanced.) Parental consent/medical release forms must be signed and returned to the Extension Office by July 25 th (this is mandatory). The tournament will be held on Wednesday August 8 th at 6:30 PM Tennis Tournament - one does not need to take the tennis lessons to compete at the tournament, but you must have enrolled in the Tennis project by enrollment deadline and have pre-entered with medical release forms into the Extension Office by July 25 th. Release forms will be mailed out to 4-H ers enrolled in the tennis project, in June. 8

9 Golf The 4-H golf program is being planned with practices on July 30 th and July 31 st beginning at 9:00 AM at Southern Hills Golf Course. The tournament (also at Southern Hills Golf Course) will begin at 8 AM on August 1 st. The fee is $5 for non-members and $1 for members. Release forms will be mailed out to 4-H ers enrolled in the golf project. Parental consent/medical release forms must be signed and returned to the Extension Office by July 25 th (this is mandatory). Environmental Ed & Earth Science Insect Identification Contest Insects are fun to work with and to identify. An identification contest has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 18 th with check-in at 2:45 PM and the contest at 3:00 PM in the North Conference Room/Activity Center at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Grass, Weed, Forb, and Crop Identification Contest Participation in this contest provides a good opportunity to walk outside and learn about plants that make a difference for crop and livestock production. Practice sessions will be held in fields and pastures where the growing plants can be found. An initial meeting and practice session is scheduled for 6:30 PM on Tuesday, July 24 th, at Randy and Julie Ochsner s home located south of Juniata at 8065 West Oregon Trail Road. Additional practice sessions will be July 26 th and Aug 7 th the location is TBA. The contest is scheduled for 6:30 PM on August 9 th at Ochsners. Youth Crop Scouting Competition Looking for a fun club project? Want to unite your club members? Running out of ideas for club meetings? If you answered, yes to any of these questions, help is on the way! Nebraska Extension is pleased to present the 5th annual Crop Scouting Competition for Nebraska youth. Youth interested in crops have the opportunity to learn about crop growth & development and basic crop scouting principles. This contest will be held at the ARDC near Mead, Nebraska on July 26, The event will include both indoor and outdoor events. Teams of junior high and high school students (those completing 5-12th grades) from across Nebraska are invited to participate. This event is limited to the first ten teams who sign-up! Clubs or other organizations may enter a team composed of three to five participants. An adult team leader must accompany each team of students. Team leaders could be FFA advisors, crop consultants, extension staff, coop employees, etc. Top-scoring teams win prizes: $500 for first, $250 for second, $100 for third place. Top two teams will be eligible for regional competition in August at Nebraska. More information about the crop scouting competition and instructions on how to register a team are available online at cropwatch.unl.edu/youth. Register at: go.unl.edu/cropscoutingregistration. Teams must be registered by July 18. This program is sponsored by Nebraska Independent Crop Consultant Association, DuPont Pioneer, Farm Credit Services of America and Nebraska Extension. 9

10 Livestock Continuing in 2018: Showmanship is required for all species in 2018, except Dog, Market Broilers and in Other Fowl Classes. Penalty all monies or premium in that species would be forfeited if the youth is not excused from showmanship by officials in charge of the show and/or Extension Staff and /or 4-H Council. Penalty for missed Deadline If a Livestock ID or Pre-Fair Entry deadline is missed, a $50 fee per species per family per occurrence may be paid within 2 weeks per deadline without addressing the 4-H Council. A 4-H family may only file for excuse with the 4-H Council due to extenuating family issues. Otherwise the ribbon placing will be docked. Sheep Fitting Clinic Saturday July 7 th Adams County Fairgrounds Outdoor Livestock Arena 6:30 PM Cost $5.00 Pre-Registration and payment due by July 5 th Adams County Extension Office Updated: VET CHECK TIMES FOR ANIMALS Poultry and Rabbit Poultry and Rabbit will be unloaded from vehicles on the North end of the Small Animal Barn. They will be vet checked before entering the barn, starting at 11:00 AM and ending at 3:00 PM. Following vet check they will and be checked-in with the superintendent. Large Animal Swine - Vet check will begin at 7:00 AM and end by 9:00 AM. Sheep and Goat - Vet check will begin at 3:00 PM and end by 6:00 PM. Sheep & Goats will take precedence over Beef. Beef - Vet checks will begin at 3:00 PM and end by 7:30 PM. Livestock Brought in the Day of Show (Market Broilers, Cow/Calf Pairs, Stocker Feeders & Pygmy Goats) will not be vet checked. Horse No vet checks in 2018 Large Animal Vet Check Sites will be held in the parking lot of the old Bernardo s building. Trailers will line up on the gravel road south of the Bernardo s property and enter the south drive, circle around the building and be checked on the north side of the property exiting the north drive. A trailer will be approved or not approved by the Veterinarian staff. If a specific species is found to not be approved by the vet staff that species will not be allowed to unload on the fairgrounds. Extension staff will be present at all Vet Checks. 10

11 Stalling Times after Required Vet Check LIVESTOCK must be entered and stalled according to 4-H Council guidelines. SHEEP, MEAT GOATS, SWINE, BEEF & Clover Kid Livestock (except Cow-calf pairs & Stocker feeders) must be entered and stalled by weigh in time on Tuesday Entry Day. Cow-Calf pairs & Stocker Feeders may be entered Tuesday night or any time before 7:30 AM on Beef Show day. Cow-calf pairs, & Stocker feeders have the option to leave the grounds after the show and after being released by the superintendent. WEIGH IN TIMES OF ANIMALS Swine weigh-in will begin immediately after they are checked by a Vet between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Sheep and Meat Goats weigh-in will begin at 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM (Sheep & Goats weighed together). Beef will begin weighing in at 8:00 PM. Clover Kid animals must be weighed in with the correct species. Weigh In will end at appointed time or when the last pre-entered animal is weighed, whichever comes first. POULTRY AND RABBITS must be entered between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Tuesday Entry Day (except for Market Broilers). MARKET BROILERS: can begin being entered at 7:00 AM but must be entered by 7:45 AM on Show Day, Friday, July 20 th. PYGMY GOATS must be entered between 7:00 AM 7:45 AM on Show Day, Saturday, July 21 st. HORSES that are being stalled on the fairgrounds must be entered by 8:00 PM on Tuesday s Entry Day. All other horses must be on the grounds at least one hour prior to the beginning of the show for check-in on Show Day. If you must stall or cage your animals prior to set stalling times, you must obtain Extension Staff and Superintendent s approval. Remember that all ear tags or tattoos must match the Identification Sheets that were previously turned into the Extension Office. If an animal loses a tag, you must contact the Extension Office with the old ear tag number and get a replacement tag. The number will then be changed on your identification sheet. This must be done prior to entry time at the fair. Swine Exhibitors We will not be accepting any packer bids for swine. An arrangement has been made to sell to Hormel Foods. Youth are able to retain ownership and take the pigs home instead of selling to Hormel Foods, if they prefer. In order to sell to Hormel Foods, youth must: Complete Hormel Foods Exhibitor Swine Affidavit Completed Quality Assurance Farm/Operation have a Premise ID number Pigs weigh between 220 lbs and 320 lbs (current industry limits) Beef Exhibitors There will be NO packer bids taken this year, exhibitors will be responsible for their own animal. Bucket Calf Interview Sign Up & Record Book Deadline Interviews will be held in the North Conference room in the Activities Center on Thursday, July 19th, starting at 3:00 AM Youth must sign up at the 4-H Livestock Office on the fairgrounds by noon on Thursday, July 19 th. If youth do not schedule a time, one will be scheduled for the youth. Record books are also due by 8:00 AM on Thursday, July 19th, in the 4-H Livestock Office. If you would like to have the information from your record book to study from, please make a copy of the materials before you turn them in. 11

12 Pee Wee Sheep Show This year s Pee Wee Sheep show will be held on Thursday, July 19th, after Sheep Showmanship. Youth ages 4 to 7 participate. To sign-up, please stop by the 4-H Livestock Office on July 19th. We will not register show participants though the Adams County Extension Office. A liability waiver must be signed by parent or guardian on morning of the show. Participation is limited due to the number of donated awards. In order to show, you must borrow a lamb from someone you know. Much fun is had by all, hope to see you there! Adams County 4-H Carcass Contest The carcass contest is a competition where youth may enter a beef, sheep and/or swine to understand the meat evaluation of livestock production. The contest consists of three parts: the carcass, the interview, and the record book. To successfully participate in the contest, all three segments must be fulfilled. Below are important dates for you to know about, if enrolled in the species and signed up for this contest. Sheep / Swine Drop off (July 23) After the auction - Fairgrounds Sheep / Swine Viewing (July 24) 5:00 PM Fairfield Butcher Shop Beef Drop off (July 24) 7:00 AM Animal Clinic Beef Viewing (July 27) - 5:00 PM Fairfield Butcher Shop ALL SPECIES: August 2 nd Record books due & Interviews Horse Show Dates 2018 Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Show July 15-19, 2018 Nebraska Equine Webinar Series 4-H leaders, parents and senior aged youth a welcome attend these webinars to gain knowledge in many different areas. Each month experts will cover a different topic. The webinars will be online through zoom. For more information & to view past webinars, go to Equine Webinars will be hosted on the 2nd Monday of every month; the next one will be on July 10 th. Nebraska 4-H Cat Club The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Animal Science is hosting a monthly 4-H Cat Club for companion animals every second Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM Each lesson has a short presentation and worksheet with activities that youth can do in small groups. These topics will help youth to prepare cats for showmanship at a county fair cat show. The information to log into the meeting and the handouts are available on the website: Dog Obedience Classes Dog Program Obedience classes, offered by Adams County Extension, continue to be held each Monday evening at 7:00 PM at the Adams County Fairgrounds in the west end of the Activities building. 4-Hers can still participate as long as they have 1) Enrolled in 4-H and in the dog project, 2) Vaccination record form completed and turned into the Extension Office and 3) $10.00 class fee paid to the Extension Office before attending any class. 12

13 4-H Dog Agility & Rally Practices Dog agility and Rally are great projects for you and your dog to have fun together. The classes are held at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Windmill Park. To participate, you must be signed up for 4-H and the Dog Project, sign a medical release form, and provide to the Extension Office a record that your dog has been vaccinated. You and your dog must have completed at least the beginning novice dog obedience class, and have received at least a red ribbon at a previous fair before you can participate in the dog agility classes and you will need a break away type collar for the dog. The cost for this class is $10.00 unless you have already paid for this year s 4-H Dog Obedience class. Parental attendance is required at the practices. Clover Kids Clover Kids Dog Class A Clover Kids dog exhibition will again be conducted at the county fair dog show. In order to participate, Clover Kids must have signed-up for 4-H, enrolled in the Clover Kid Dog project, and have current dog vaccination papers on file at the Adams County Extension Office. The Adams County 4-H Council has changed the eligibility to show requirement that Clover Kids are not required to attend the 4 classes however they are strongly encouraged to participate in these classes. These sessions began on Monday, May 14 th at 7:00 PM To attend 4-H Clover Kid Dog Obedience classes you must also register at the Extension office and pay the $10.00 class fee. College Readiness University of Nebraska-Lincoln As you know Adams County Extension is the local connection to the University of Nebraska Lincoln and would like to encourage all high school students to go to by exploring opportunities that the Huskers may provide. Information within this link to explore are scholarships, financial aid, tours with students and staff and much more. University of Nebraska Lincoln Red Letter Days Experience for yourself what life is like as a student at Nebraska. During your Red Letter Day ( you ll tour campus with a current Nebraska student as your guide, explore your academic interests, visit a residence hall, learn more about student involvement opportunities, discuss important admissions, scholarship and financial aid information and discover the many services that help students at Nebraska Succeed. If you re interested in any healthrelated fields, check out Pre-Health Red Letter Day at If you have any questions about this event, please contact the Nebraska Office of Admissions at , ext

14 H Council Diane McLeod Pres. Kirk Feeney V.Pres. Megan Krous Sec. Jill Kimle Tres. Chris Anderson Megan Kvols JR LEADER REP: Doug Nienhueser Chamber Kaycee Bridger Jim Murman Mackenzie Zeckser of Commerce Rep Jay Cecrle Blane Parr YOUTH REPS: Twila Bankson Ag Society Brian Everhart Kevin Stiegemeier Bailey Johnson Rep Cindy Hinrichs Kelsie Robinson Brandon Jacobitz FFA Rep Please take time to THANK these above individuals for their hard work and dedication to the Adams County 4-H Program!!! Contact Information Adams County Extension Office 515 West 3rd Street Hastings, NE Phone: (402) Fax: (402) Web: Facebook: Nebraska Extension Adams County Staff Ronald C. Ron Seymour, Ph.D. Lynn DeVries Elizabeth Janning Julie Ochsner Gwen Rodocker Twila Bankson Deb Unterseher Alise Verhage 14

15 4-H Calendar JULY July 2 July 2 July 4 July 5 July 7 July 9 July 10 July 11 July 13 July 13 July 13 July 14 July July 16 July 17 July 17 July July 23 July 23 July 24 July 26 July 27 July 30 July 30 July 31 4-H 101 5:30 PM 4-H Council Meeting 7:00 PM Extension Office Closed Extension Board Meeting Assembly 7:00 PM Sheep Fitting Clinic 6:30 PM Superintendent Meetings 6:30 PM Static & 7:30 PM Livestock Ag Society Meeting 7:30 PM Fashion Show Judging starting at 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Public Show Clothing Construction Enrty - 7:30 AM 10:00 AM Food Review/Cullinary Challenge & FCS Judging Contests 2:30 PM Fair Clean Up 5:00 PM Fair Parade Downtown 10:00 AM State 4-H Horse Fonner Park in Grand Island Static Entry Day Fairgrounds - Entry: 7:30-10:00 AM & Judging follows Livestock Entry Fairgrounds Heritage Bank Hamburger Fairgrounds 5:00 PM 7:00 PM Adams County Fairgrounds Livestock Auction 9:00 AM Release of Static Exhibits 45 minutes after the conclusion of the Livestock Auction or 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM or Evening Pick up 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Grass & Weed ID Practice Ochsners 6:30 PM Grass & Weed ID Practice 6:30 PM State Fair Static Entry response forms due by 5:00 Extension Office Golf Practice Southern 9:00 AM Tennis Practice Adams 6:30 PM Golf Practice Southern 9:00 AM AUGUST Aug 1 Golf Tournament Southern 8:00 AM Aug 1 Tennis Practice Adams 6:30 PM Aug 2 Carcass Record Books Due & Interviews Extension scheduled times Aug 2 Extension Board Meeting Assembly 7:00 PM Aug 5 CWF Meeting Community Service Building 2:00 PM Aug 5 After Fair Potluck 6:00PM Aug 6 4-H 101 5:30 PM Aug 6 Fair Evaluation 6:30 PM Aug 6 4-H Council Meeting Following Fair Evaluation Aug 7 Grass & Weed ID Practice 6:30 PM Aug 8 Tennis Tournament Adams 6:30 PM Aug 9 Grass & Weed Contest Ochsners 6:30 PM Aug 10 State Fair Online Entry Deadline for families by 5:00 PM Aug 14 Ag Society Meeting 7:30PM Aug 21 State Fair Static Entries Due by 6:00 ACOB - Assembly Room Aug 24 Sept 3 Nebraska State Fair - Grand Island Aug 31 AKSARBEN Entry and Fees due online by family Please Check the Adams County Web site at for current calendar information 15