Wednesday What-Nots 9/30
Celebrate 4-H Week October 4th-10th
State Fair exhibits and exhibitors!
We will have exhibits from the state fair that needs to be picked up from the extension office. Also we have checks for all exhibitors. This includes individuals who showed animals.
Calling all 2027 Graduating 4-H Seniors
Please send us a senior photo and a short bio by Oct 3rd for your 4-H banner.
Save the Date!! Achievement Celebration Night!
Otoe County Achievement Application - DUE OCTOBER 15
The 2026 Achievement Application is live on our website! Please read through the Instructions first, then fill out the Cover Letter, Activity Sheet, and Achievement Application. If you have any questions or need help troubleshooting the new digital format, don't hesitate to contact us! We're happy to help.
Otoe 4-H Achievement Applications are due October 15th.
Clubs - Nominate your Leaders and Submit your Community Pride Applications!
Find the leader nomination form and club application here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/otoe/awards-recognition/
4-H Club Mini-Grants
Attention 4-H Clubs! The Otoe County 4-H Foundation awards club mini-grants to 4-H clubs in Otoe County. These grants can be used to support 4-H programming and the development of 4-H youth. Got an idea that could enhance your club activities? The next club grant application is due October 31. Visit the Otoe County 4-H Foundation website for details.
Project to Pathway
The 4-H Project to Pathway Plan will help you make your own 4-H learning plan. Take the first steps to find out what you like, what you are good at, what makes you happy, and where you want to go.
Support 4-H at Casey's
From September 30 - October 31, 2026, Casey's and 4-H are joining forces to strengthen the communities they call home. You can help support 4-H at Casey's in two easy ways:
September 30 - October 11: round up your in-store purchase to donate to 4-H.
September 30 - October 31: add a donation in any order made online or in the Casey's app.
Every donation benefits local 4-H programs.
Interested in beekeeping? Scholarships available!
The Nebraska Beekeepers Association Youth Scholarship supports and encourages young Nebraskans who have a passion to learn beekeeping. By providing financial assistance through educational tuition and equipment, the scholarship aims to help young beekeepers expand their knowledge and learn new skills and experiences in beekeeping. Learn more and apply: https://www.nebraskabeekeepers.org/scholarship
4-H Volunteer Road Show
Nebraska 4-H is excited to bring the 4-H Volunteer Road Show to volunteers statewide this November! The Volunteer Road Show is a great opportunity to experience project training and new ideas to bring back to your 4-H community. All 4-H volunteers, parents/caregivers and any adult wanting to find THEIR spark while volunteering with 4-H is welcome!
All registered participants will go in a drawing for a Shop 4-H digital gift card! Please see the flyer for details regarding the dates, locations, and times.
New 4-H Poultry Club Forming
A new special interest 4-H club is forming and would like to gain members. If you're interested, contact Erin Steinhoff or clink for more information. https://forms.gle/LZcba9RpLNuDGz7n6
Shooting Sports Instructor Annual Report Due Oct 30th
4-H Foundation Senior Scholarship available
Currently there are three local 4‑H college scholarships available for Otoe County 4‑H seniors: the Otoe County 4‑H Foundation Scholarship, the Miyoshi Family 4‑H Leadership Scholarship, and the Roberta Gigstad 4‑H Scholarship. Applications and deadline details are available at the Otoe County 4‑H Foundation website.
Nebraska Chapter of Soil & Water Conservation Society Scholarship
Dear Friends of Nebraska SWCS,
The application period is now open for the scholarships offered by the Nebraska Chapter of the Soil & Water Conservation Society, through its two foundations: the University of Nebraska-SWCS Foundation and the Nebraska Soil & Water Conservation Foundation.
Please share this announcement and web link with potential college students majoring in a natural resources field.
Applications will be accepted through October 31st, 2026, will be reviewed by a committee of SWCS members, and all applicants will be notified around the 1st of December.
The application form containing specific details is found at Scholarship Application - Nebraska SWCS Chapter (https://nebraskaswcs.org/scholarship-application.html)
Nebraska Extension in Otoe County
Tracy Ensor, 4-H Youth Development Associate Extension Educator, tensor2@unl.edu
Ben Jewell, Rural Prosperity Nebraska Associate Extension Educator, bmcshane-jewell2@unl.edu
Nathan Roth, 4-H Extension Assistant, nroth14@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