Wednesday What-Nots 8/13

1. Grand Champion- Better Beef Producers

2. Reserve Champion- Hoof N Hide

3. Purple- Syracuse FFA

1. Grand Champion- Elmwood/Murdock FFA

2. Reserve Champion- Syracuse FFA

3. Purple- Wyoming Feeders

1. Grand Champion- North Branch Rancheros

2. Reserve Champion- Better Ba-C's

3. Purple- Syracuse FFA

We still have a few static projects, ribbons, and banners that were left behind after the fair. The following individuals have items that need to be picked up from the Extension Office:

• Ethan Bruggeman

• Brenna Sayer

• Tyler Sears

• Madison Jording

• Preston Rumery

• Kaylyn Smith

• Josh Wiemer

• Addisyn Lorenson

• Blair Ehlers

• Ezekiel Bausch

• Bryce Wallen

• Grand Champion Market Beef
• Reserve Champion Commercial Breeding Heifer
• Grand Champion Cow/Calf
• Reserve Champion Cow/Calf
• Reserve Champion Senior Poultry Showman
• Grand Champion Overall Breeding Gilt
• Grand Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt
• Reserve Champion Market Gilt
• Grand Champion Purebred Market Barrow

All static exhibits must be returned to the Extension Office during the designated times listed below:

• Regular Exhibits: August 11–15

• Healthy Living & Horticulture Exhibits: Due August 19 at 3:00 P.M.

• Please contact the office with class and cultivar or variety for each horticulture exhibit by August 14 at 4:00 P.M.

If you have any questions regarding State Fair static exhibits, please contact the Extension Office!

Did you use the scientific method in your 4-H static project? If so, consider applying for the Premier 4-H Science Award at the Nebraska State Fair! All qualifying static exhibits are eligible. Applicants will be recognized for their use of science and could receive a cash award sponsored by the Nebraska 4-H Foundation.

How to apply:

1. Choose the exhibit you’re entering.

2. Complete the application form at go.unl.edu/nsfpremierscienceapp
   Deadline: Friday, August 15 at 12:00 PM (CT)

Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/4-h-fairbook-nebraska-state-fair/contests/premier-science-award or contact Sarah Polacek at spolacek2@unl.edu.

The 2025 4-H Day at the Nebraska State Fair will take place on Sunday, August 24. Discounted gate passes can be purchased at https://go.unl.edu/2025nsf4hdaypasses.

4-H static exhibitor families are able to order discount passes directly from the Nebraska State Fair!

• Make sure to have the available digitally or printed. There is NOT a pick-up spot.

More details at https://go.unl.edu/2025nsfstaticexhibitorpasses

(Event Password: 20254H)

Tracy Ensor, 4-H Youth Development Associate Extension Educator, tensor2@unl.edu

Kristen Herrick, 4-H Extension Assistant, kherrick3@unl.edu

Ben Jewell, Rural Prosperity Nebraska Associate Extension Educator, bmcshane-jewell2@unl.edu

Cheryl Goff, Office Manager, cheryl.goff@unl.edu

Website: www.otoe.unl.edu

Location: 620 1st Street, Syracuse, NE, USA
Phone: (402) 269-2301
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