Dear LLM 4-H families,

Happy March LLM families! Spring is imminent and that means Summer will be here before we know it. I encourage you to start thinking about 4-H projects you would like to bring to fair in 2025. Getting horse advancement levels done now, starting on getting a portfolio of pictures to choose from for photography projects and selecting patterns for sewing are all examples of things you can do now to avoid cramming projects in during the summer months. If you need some support on where to start, curriculum can be found at https://www.shop4-h.org. Please do not hesitate to ask our 4-H staff for support, especially if you are trying a new project.

Don't forget to check-out the possibilities for participating in the Communications events in all three counties!

The 4-H extension staff loves hearing and seeing 4-Hers spark ignited at 4-H events! I encourage each of you to consider participating in a new 4-H project this year. Who knows, maybe you will find your spark! We look forward to seeing the growth in each of you in 2025.

As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Miss Caitlyn

caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

ALL COUNTIES

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Workshops

4-H State Camps

ShoWorks Open

LINCOLN COUNTIES

YQCA

Beef Weigh-ins

Fair Dates

Communications Contest

LOGAN COUNTIES

Beef Weigh-ins

Performing Arts Contest

MCPHERSON COUNTIES

Beef Weigh-ins

Performing Arts Contest

Nebraska State Events

4-H Project Podcast

ANDREW OLSON MEMORIAL 4-H SCHOLARSHIP

The Andrew Olson Memorial 4-H Scholarship has been set up by his family to honor Andy's memory and help those that share the same passion that Andy had for showing livestock.

Scholarship Amount: 2/$1,500.00 Scholarships

Criteria: You must be a graduating high school senior who has exhibited either beef, horses, swine, sheep or goats in the Lincoln County Fair and a member of a Lincoln County 4-H club.

Applicants DO NOT need to pursue a degree in Agriculture.

Requirements: Submit a short essay that includes the number of years you have shown livestock and which species you have exhibited. Highlight your accomplishments and experiences. Please share how your 4-H experience has impacted you as an individual. Include where you plan to attend college or trade school and what your major will be.

Attach the following: A resume and list of other extracurricular activities with your essay. A reference letter from a non-family member.

Deadline: Submit applications by email before April 1st. Send applications to caitlyn.iacbson@unl.edu

Scholarship winners will be announced mid-April.

Each month we are looking for a 4-H youth that would be interested in making a podcast with Eagle Radio about a 4-H project. If you are interested contact (308) 532-2683 or email caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu.

Check out our latest Podcast on our website at:

https://northplattepost.com/posts/d44dd20b-83a5-42ab-9a8b-a2c1ea652e02

CONTACT INFORMATION

Office Hours: 9 am.- 5 pm. (M-F)

Email: caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu

lbergner2@unl.edu

Website: https://llm.unl.edu
Phone: 308-532-2683
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLM4h