Monthly Newsletter

• February 8th - Beef Weigh-In - 8am-10am at Fairgrounds
• February 16th - YQCA In-Person Course - 2:00 pm at Cheyenne County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building
• February 20th - Clover Kids - 3:30- 4:30 pm, Sidney Public Library
• March 15th - Volunteer 4-H Online Registration Deadline
• March 16th - YQCA In-Person Course - 2:00 pm at Deuel County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building
• March 20th - Clover Kids - 3:30- 4:30 pm, Sidney Public Library
• April 1st - Innovative Youth Corn Challenge Registration Deadline
• April 17th - Clover Kids - 3:30- 4:30 pm, Sidney Public Library
• May 15th - Clover Kids - 3:30- 4:30 pm, Sidney Public Library
• May 20th - Sheep & Goat Weigh-In - 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Cheyenne County Fairgrounds
• June 15th - 4-H Online Registration Deadline
• June 15th - Ownership Affidavit Deadline
• July 7th - Pre-Fair Entry Forms Deadline

Don't forget to enroll in 4-H Online if you have not done so already. To participate in Cheyenne County Fair Events, you have to be enrolled by June 15th, 2025. Volunteers have to be enrolled by March 15th!

We are excited to announce that the Cheyenne County Website has been updated! Use the link or button below to see what's new!

extension.unl.edu/statewide/cheyenne/

Here is the link to register with 4-H Online!

Call the Extension Office if you have any questions!

308-254-4455

Join us for the second month of Clover Kids programming! February’s project will shake things up with delicious results. (Note the possibility of food allergens, contact the Extension Office for more details)

These events will be held on the third Thursday of the month from 3:30-4:30 pm at the Sidney Public Library and are open to youth ages 5-7.

*Additional locations may be added based on interest*

Contact the Extension Office with any questions.

Any family thinking about showing livestock at the State Fair this year, check out the state website with updated due dates and requirements, use the button below to access the link.

State Fair will be August 22 - September 1, 2025.

We are delighted to announce the Innovative Youth Corn Challenge, a prestigious contest open to 4-H members (aged 8 and older as of January 1st) and FFA members (in-school members). This competition is designed to guide participants through a comprehensive exploration of all facets of corn production, including aspects related to agricultural careers associated with corn production.

Key Features:

• Team Participation: Teams comprising two or more youth participants will collaboratively embark on the challenge.

• Innovative Practices: Youth will be tasked with implementing a production practice differing from the norm, with the goal of assessing its impact on increasing corn yield.

• Data Collection: The Corn Challenge management summary will systematically gather crucial information, including yields, cropping history, and production details.

• Recognition and Rewards: Outstanding achievements will be duly rewarded with cash prizes and plaques for the top three teams:

• First Place: $1,000

• Second Place: $500

• Third Place: $250

• Special Awards: In addition to the top rankings, commendable efforts will be acknowledged through the "Extra Mile" and "Ag Literacy" Awards, each carrying a value of $200.

This competition not only fosters a spirit of innovation in corn production but also serves as a platform for recognizing dedication and excellence within the 4-H and FFA communities. We encourage all eligible participants to embrace this opportunity to showcase their skills and contribute to the advancement of agricultural practices. Registration deadline is April 1st.

For detailed guidelines and participation information, please refer to the https://cropwatch.unl.edu/youth/cornchallenge webpage or contact Brandy VanDeWalle at brandy.vandewalle@unl.edu.

We want to hear from you! Sara and I would love to hear what topics you would like to have included in the programs we will be offering next year. Please complete this 4-question survey!

Just click the link in the button below and answer 4 easy questions.

We look forward to hearing back from you and starting to plan Summer Workshops!

If you would like your club's meeting time listed in the newsletter, please email the information to ljeffers2@unl.edu by the last Friday of the month.

The Extension Office Staff are here to serve you!

Use our website (click the extension photo) as a valuable resource for information on Beef Systems, Community Environment, Rural Prosperity Nebraska, Crop and water systems, Food Nutrition and Health, and The Learning Child.

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.

Telephone: 308-254-4455

Address: PO Box 356, 920 Jackson Street, Sidney, NE 69162