4-H News in Keith/Arthur Counties

• 4-H Calendar
• Thank You!
• Keith State Fair Exhibits- revised
• Arthur State Fair Exhibits
• Good Luck at State Fair
• Frequently Asked Post-Fair Questions
• 4-H Happenings 😁
• ***Record Book and Letter Jacket patches***
• Extra Fair Shirts
• Council and Board Openings
• Extension Staff

Congratulations to all the 4-H exhibitors and 4-H families for another successful county fair season! Thank you for everyone who played a role in ensuring the county fairs went smoothly. The 4-H program is only a success with the help of all our volunteers and 4-H families! A special thank you to Sara Vasquez who helps so much, and did a lot of work to help us through the summer programs and fairs!!

As you are wrapping up your summer, take the time to say an extra thank you to the Keith or Arthur County Agriculture Society and Fair Board, Keith or Arthur County 4-H Council, sponsors, superintendents, volunteers, etc.

Keith Livestock exhibitors - Don't forget Morayah Ashley Livestock Imagery pictures are available for free download sponsored by the Keith 4-H Council.

Congratulations to these exhibitors!

All State Fair Exhibits need to be dropped off at the Extension Office - (if not already done)

• Non-perishables by 4pm on Thurs. August 20th
• Perishables:
• Foods- by NOON Monday Aug 24th;
• Horticulture- by noon Tues August 25th.

Please let us know if there are any mistakes in the lists.

Berklei Walker

• C257019 - Accessory for the Home - Recycled or Upcycled Item

Fletcher Wilson

• C260004 - Original Pencil Drawing

• C261001 - Original Art Inspired by Plants or Animals

• C261003 - Original Art Inspired by People

Alyse Eilers

• E412003 - Ethnic Food Exhibit

Bailey Cooper

• G773211 - Slicing Cucumbers

Jaci Corfield

• G773245 - Salad Tomatoes

Kacey Wernsman

• H920003 - Welding Art

• C229021 - Barn Quilt Less than 4'X4'

Jacob Fote

• H800002 - Second Year Entomology Display

Justin Fote

• H800001 - First Year Entomology Display

Jace Harger

Knox Harger

• C410060 - Shopping In Style - Model Purchased Outfit and Written Report

Macy Harger

• C410060 - Shopping In Style - Model Purchased Outfit and Written Report

Avery Jones

Gemma Jones

• G775002 - Special Gardening Project Fresh Cut Flowers or Harvested Vegetables

Baxter Lake

• C260004 - Original Pencil Drawing

Emma Lake

• C223007 - Romper or Jumpsuit
• C410010 - Beyond the Needle - Original Designed Garmet

Naomi Lake

• D320007 - Parts of a Tree
• C260009 - Original Ceramic Pottery

Calvin Lichti

• E410007 - Non-Traditional Baked Product

Dominic Meier

• H911001 - Unit 3 Woodworking Article
• C257010 - Accessory-Textile-2D

• H850003 - Rocket

Audrey Moorhead

• C410060 - Shopping In Style - Model Purchased Outfit and Written Report
• E407005 - Dried Herbs
• H800003 - Third Year or More Entomology Display
• C240002 - Best Buy for Your Buck (14-18)
• B181020 - Creative Techniques & Lighting Display or Print
• E412003 - Ethnic Food Exhibit
• E440001 - General Purpose First Aid Kit
• E407001 - Dried Fruits
• A102017 - Special Events Scrapbook
• G773211 - Slicing Cucumbers
• G773269 - Herb Garden Display

Aaron Mumm

• B181020 - Creative Techniques & Lighting Display or Print
• C260001 - Original Acrylic Painting

Daniel Mumm

• E412001 - Double Crust Fruit Pie
• B181020 - Creative Techniques & Lighting Display or Print
• C260011 - Original Single Media Not Listed

Ava Nordhausen

• B181020 - Creative Techniques & Lighting Display or Print

Anthony Perrin

• G770016 - Petunia
• G773232 - Rhubarb

Gracyn Peters

• G750013 - Special Agronomy - Freshly Harvested Crop

Caden Rhoades

• E411003 - Specialty Rolls

Aubrey Samuelson

• E410004 - Healthy Baked Product
• G773232 - Rhubarb

Colton White

• E412002 - Family Food Traditions

Good luck to these exhibitors who are competing in-person at the Nebraska State Fair!

4-H Weekend is August 28-30!

*Note - these are the exhibitors that have registered under the 4-H program. There might be others competing with their respective FFA chapters- Best of luck to them also!

Keith 4- H Program

• Macy Harger - Fashion Show
• Knox Harger - Fashion Show
• Audrey Moorhead - Fashion Show

• Bowyn Armknecht - Swine Show
• Braidyn Harger - Swine Show
• Jace Harger - Swine Show

• Jacob Wendell - Goat Show

• Heiser McConnell - Beef Show

"When will I receive my livestock sale check?"

Schow Auction Service and Ogallala Livestock Market are working to have all buyers pay in a timely manner. Now we wait until the majority of checks come in and are deposited before the sale barn is able to write the sale checks. Please allow time for this process. Do NOT call either Schow Auction Service or Ogallala Livestock Market to ask when the checks will be ready.

"When will I receive my fair premium money?"

The Keith and Arthur County Ag. Society will provide the fair premiums. The award money will be available later in the fall, likely ready to give out at the Achievement Banquets.

"When will my awards I won at the fair get here?"

Awards will be available later in the fall- Most of the plaques, trophies, etc will be available to be handed out at the Achievement Banquets.

For more pictures from the Keith Co. 4-H Horse and Livestock Shows - check out the photos by Morayah Ashley Livestock Imagery pictures, which are available for free download - sponsored by the Keith 4-H Council.

https://malic.smugmug.com/Livestoc.../2026/Keith-County-Fair

If you will be needing record books and/or are interested in us ordering letter jacket patches-

please let us know by August 20th!!

*Apologies for the late notice- but hoping to have the record books ordered while still available on "Shop 4-H" and to get them in time for everyone to get their Achievement applications and portfolios completed.

Fair shirts are available at the Extension Office for $12 each- stop by or call to check on size availability! 🤗

As we are coming to the end of another 4-H year, please let us know if you would be interested in serving on the 4-H Council or Extension Board. If you would like to learn more about what the roles would entail, please reach out to a Council, Board member or Staff.

Did you know there are several educators and professionals accountable for Keith and Arthur Counties and a larger region?

Find more information through our local personnel directory: here.

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 States Department of Agriculture. The 4-H Youth Development program abides with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.

Nebraska Extension in Keith & Arthur Counties

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