Monthly Newsletter

• March 2nd - 1:00 pm Sidney Sharpshooters Trap practice
• March 2nd - 3:00 pm Sidney Sharpshooters Meeting
• March 4th - 5:30 pm Cheyenne Robotics 4-H Club Meeting*
• March 4th - 5:30 pm Sidney Sharpshooters Archery Practice
• March 6th - 6:30 pm Sidney Sharpshooters BB Practice
• March 9th - 1:00 pm Sidney Sharpshooters Trap practice
• March 11th - 5:30 pm Cheyenne Robotics 4-H Club Meeting*
• March 11th - 5:30 pm Sidney Sharpshooters Archery Practice
• March 13th - 5:00 pm Sidney Sharpshooters Tournament Practice
• March 13th - 6:30 pm Sidney Sharpshooters BB Practice
• March 15th - Sidney Sharpshooters Sutherland Tournament
• March 15th - Volunteer 4-H Online Registration Deadline
• March 17th - Sidney Wranglers Meeting (Time and Location TBD)
• March 16th - YQCA In-Person Course - 2:00 pm at Deuel County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building
• March 16th - 1:00 pm Sidney Sharpshooters Trap practice
• March 18th - 5:30 pm Cheyenne Robotics 4-H Club Meeting*
• March 18th - 5:30 pm Sidney Sharpshooters Archery Practice
• March 20th - Clover Kids - 3:30- 4:30 pm, Sidney Public Library
• March 20th - 5:00 pm Sidney Sharpshooters Tournament Practice
• March 20th - 6:30 pm Sidney Sharpshooters BB Practice
• March 21st - 22nd - State Robotics Competition in Lincoln*
• March 22nd - Sidney Sharpshooters Mitchell (PVCB) Tournament
• March 23rd - 1:00 pm Sidney Sharpshooters Trap practice
• March 25th - 5:30 pm Cheyenne Robotics 4-H Club Meeting*
• March 25th - 5:30 pm Sidney Sharpshooters Archery Practice
• March 27th - 5:00 pm Sidney Sharpshooters Tournament Practice
• March 27th - 6:30 pm Sidney Sharpshooters BB Practice
• March 29th - Sidney Sharpshooters Chappell/Oshkosh Tournament
• March 30th - 1:00 pm Sidney Sharpshooters Trap practice
• March 30th - 2:00 pm Dryland Toughies Community Service Project, Club meeting to follow, meet at the fairgrounds
• 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 12-14th - 4-H Horse Camp; Ft. Robinson, NE
• June 15th - 4-H Online Registration Deadline
• June 15th - Ownership Affidavit Deadline
• July 7th - Pre-Fair Entry Forms Deadline

*Note Cheyenne Robotics 4-H Club cannot accept any new members for this competitive year.

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/

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!

Call the Extension Office if you have any questions!

308-254-4455

For our March Clover Kids activity, we’ll be looking at what the Hs mean in 4-H while we try our luck folding, shaping, and creating something special! Welcome spring with your very own masterpiece.

You won't want to miss it!

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.

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