Wednesday What-Nots 4/29

We will be ordering 2026 county fair t-shirts soon! Please register ASAP so we can have an accurate count for our vendor.

4-H Summer Workshops are now live!! See the class descriptions and register at 4HOnline.

Sunday, May 3rd at 4:30pm. This clinic is for Otoe-County 4-H members, ages 8-18, NEWLY enrolled in the air rifle and/or bb gun project area(s).

All registered BEEF & SWINE animals planning to be entered in PUREBRED BREEDING and MARKET classes must present their registration papers at county fair check-in.

Registered BREEDING SHEEP planning to compete in a PUREBRED BREEDING class must also present their registration papers at county fair check-in.

If registration papers cannot be presented, the animal will still be eligible to show, but only in a crossbred or commercial class.

The Nebraska 4‑H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) features a variety of state-level animal science contests. Otoe County sends individuals and teams to this popular event every year! Complete the Form via the link below to register for the event. Practices for Livestock Judging, Skill-a-thon, and Quiz Bowl start on Monday (we’ll reach out to those who indicate interest regarding times and location).

More info about PASE: https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/livestock-program/pase/

Application Review Extended. Apply Now!

Attention current high school sophomores who are an active 4-H member. Applications are now open for the Nebraska 4-H Leadership Academy. This is a one-year opportunity designed for high-potential Nebraska 4-H youth to grow as leaders, build connections across the state, and make a meaningful impact of their communities. Application deadline is May 4th 2026.

🐄🐑🐖 Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program – Year 5! 🐐🐔

The Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program is back for its fifth year, recognizing youth who go above and beyond in their livestock projects! This program promotes learning in selection, production, leadership, and exhibition across all livestock species.

🔹 Open to enrolled 4-H livestock youth
🔹 Species include beef, sheep, swine, meat goat, dairy, rabbit, poultry.
🔹 Three achievement levels: Junior, Intermediate, Senior

🗓 Apply by June 15
🗂 Plans & Reports due August 1
🏆 Members of Excellence will be recognized at the Nebraska State Fair Grand Drive.

👉 Learn more & apply here: https://go.unl.edu/lap

Exploring Ecosystems 4‑H Day Camp at Lincoln

Discover the wildlife and wild places that exist all around us. From insects that buzz, birds that soar, and fish that flop, we will explore it all. Join us for a fun-filled adventure, experiencing everything nature has to offer in your own backyard.

• Location: Lincoln, NE (Holmes Lake)
• Dates: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 9:00AM to 3:00PM
• Ages: 8 - 12
• Fee: $50

Registration is now OPEN! More information on sessions, dates, scholarships, and the link to register can be found at 4h.unl.edu/camp.

Submit your entries for the 2026 State 4-H Horse Show! See details and register by visiting https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/horse-program/horse-expo/show-entry/

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

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

Megan Anderson, Office Manager, manderson230@unl.edu

Website: www.otoe.unl.edu

Location: 620 1st Street, Syracuse, NE, USA
Phone: (402) 269-2301
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nebraska-Extension-in-Otoe-County