The Weekly Update #4

Favorite Foods Review

Senior:

• Bryn Boitnott- Champion

Intermediate:

• Kirsten Knake- Champion
• Leighton Brehm- Reserve Champion
• Evelyn Kraeger- Purple

Junior:

• Micheal Wood- Champion
• Elsie Wood- Reserve Champion
• Lyndon Brehm- Purple

Clover Kids:

• Maribeth Wood
• Addyson Madsen
• Willa Behmer
• Lucy Behmer

Trapshooting

Senior:

• Josh Wiemer- Champion and Special Recognition: Josh shot 25 straight twice!

• Jason Moore- Reserve Champion
• Jacob Hippen- Purple
• Brandon Steinhoff- Purple
• Seth Paulsen- Blue
• Philip Armknecht- Blue
• Ryan Damme- Blue
• Maxl Gorham- Blue
• Kalyn Smith- Red
• Hope Jones- Red
• Lydia Van Meter- Red
• Drew Paulsen- Red
• Anden Luff-Red

Intermediate:

• Alex Buddenberg- Champion
• Kelsey Steinhoff- Reserve Champion
• Wade Paulsen- Blue
• Sabrina Buddenberg-Blue
• Kasidi Smith-Red

Congratulations to Westleigh and Hadily Santema on competing in the Online Horticulture contest! Way to represent Otoe County!

Exhibitors are welcome to wear any past 4-H shirt for contests and fair events. If a current 4-H youth member needs a shirt, we’re happy to provide one from our existing inventory. At this time, we do NOT plan to place an order for new shirts. Please reach out if you have any questions or need a shirt from our supply!

Berkley Hagedorn

Max Ehlers

Jacob Hippen

Ivy Grossman

Amanda Smith

Eli Wood

Kole Brooks

Lillie Whyman

Daisa Smidt

Maci Smidt

Sabrina Buddenberg

Madelynn Lindeman

Henry Stubbendick

Maxl Gorham

Bobbi Epp

An application and instructions have been emailed to rising seniors who exhibit Livestock and Consumer Science exhibits. Questions? Email otoe-county@unl.edu

Celebrate of National Pollinator Week (June 16–22, 2025) with this interactive, family-friendly event. Whether you're a gardener, educator, land manager, or simply passionate about pollinators, there’s something here for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• The essential role pollinators play in fruit and vegetable production
• How to support pollinator populations through habitat design
• How to apply for the Nebraska Pollinator Habitat Certification
• The ecological value of bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and more
• Techniques for growing native plants from seed

Youth activities and expert-led educational sessions will run throughout the morning.

Reserve Your Spot Today: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSezjrOUhMq.../viewform...

Static Entries are due on July 15th! Be sure to get them entered at https://otoe.fairwire.com/

H. GROOMING OF LIVESTOCK

1. Caring for and grooming the animals is the primary responsibility of the 4-H member. Assistance may be provided by family or 4-H volunteer. Professional help will not be allowed. Exhibitors shall not add materials, natural or synthetic, which extend body shapes beyond normal limits.
2. Swine must be shown without hairdressing compounds. This includes oil, powder, or any other coat dressing compound. Water is permitted.
3. Water and soap are the only acceptable fluids that can be used on lambs.
4. The 4-H Beef Shows, including Showmanship, Market Beef, and Breeding Beef, will be Blow and Go. Guidelines for Blow and Go includes: All animals will be shown free of any adhesive, glue, paint, or powder products. (Adhesives allowed for fitting contest) b. Any compounds that have adhesive qualities that when applied cannot be combed or brushed through or alter the color of the animal are forbidden. These products include, but are not limited to, commonly used adhesives and colorants such as Prime Time, EZ Comb, Tail Adhesive, Natural Hold, Ultra White Touch-Up, Black Touch Up, Black Finisher, black show foam, baby powder, etc. c. Alcohol, water, oil, foam, or any water or alcohol-based products with non-adhesives or glues qualities, or artificial colorings, are permitted. These products include conditioners and commonly used sprays such as Kleen Sheen, Revive, Final Bloom, Pink Oil, white show foam, Freshen Up, Silk, Sudden Impact, etc. Paint will be allowed on the hooves and dewclaws only. (Products allowed for fitting contest) d. Any animal found to have prohibited products applied (adhesive, glue, paint, or powder products) will be disqualified from competition. Any premiums (physical or monetary) will be forfeited, and no refunds will be made. e. All animals are subject to visual inspection and/or toweling (before and/or after entering the show ring) using a disposable blue shop towel for the presence of adhesive, glue, paint, or powder products. Toweling of the animal may include, but is not limited to, the topline, legs, chest, belly, flank, and cod/ udder areas. If, after inspection, the animal is found to have adhesive, glue, paint, or powder products applied, it will be disqualified from competition. Any premiums (physical or monetary) will be forfeited, and no refunds will be made.
5. Unethical Fitting – The following section on Unethical Fitting applies to all species except horses. See the State 4-H Horse Show and Judging Guide for details on horse grooming.

• a. Prohibited substances and/or unethical fitting shall be defined as: the injection, use, or administration of any drug or substance that is prohibited by Federal, State, or Local Law, or any drug that is used in a manner prohibited by Federal, State or Local Law; the injectional (or internal or external administration) of any product or material, whether gas, solid, or liquid, to an animal for the purpose of deception, including concealing, enhancing, or transforming the true conformation, degree of firmness, color, breed, condition of age, or by making the animal appear sounder than otherwise would appear; cutting or tearing of the hide, cutting or tearing underneath the hide, or removal of tissue in an attempt to alter, change, or modify the shape or appearance; any artificial means of removing or remedying physical defects or conformation (i.e. doctoring, doping, tubing, injecting, or lifting or filling under the skin); any type of injection where oils, glycerin, or like substances are used to alter and change the conformation of an animal; the administration, use, or application of any drug, feed additive, or substance affecting the Central Nervous System; the administration of diuretics for cosmetic purposes, tissue manipulation removal, surgical attachment or otherwise to change, conceal, enhance, or transform the true conformation or configuration of the animal; any unnatural means of providing an animal feed, water, or other fluids (i.e. stomach pump, I.V.) with the exception of the drenching process; any physical or physiological attempt to alter the natural musculature or weight y use of injections or ingested material not conducive to the continued health and marketability of beef, sheep, hog. Or goat carcasses or for deception.
• b. Any use of artificial color (paint) or dye meant to alter or misrepresent breed characteristics and/or enhance the conformation of any hog, sheep, or goat will be prohibited. c. No clipping or hoof treatments of Market Hogs will be allowed. d. Artificial color (paint) will be allowed on cattle, but any attempt to change the original color and/or markings of the animal will be prohibited.

Prohibited practices also include the use of artificial tailheads, switches, polls, and hair, as well as any internal or external hoof treatments or artificial substances meant to improve soundness; external applications of such things as liniments and blistering agents that would cause edematous condition; use of ice packs or other refrigerants to alter the quality of the finish of an animal. e. Penalties – Upon violating the above rules, the exhibitor’s animal involved may be disqualified from the show. Such disqualification will also result in disqualification from the Livestock Sale. Inappropriate management practices as determined by show management of livestock by either exhibitor, family members, or others may result in disqualification of entry and/ or exhibitor.

The 2025 Nebraska State Fair 4-H and FFA entry site is open and accepting entries! Click the link below for further information!

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You can now view resources for the 2025 fair at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MgYvH94IULaZHNItLJYwYl4P4tpJ6Z9f?usp=sharing

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

Kristen Herrick, 4-H Extension Assistant, kherrick3@unl.edu

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

Cheryl Goff, Office Manager, cheryl.goff@unl.edu

Website: www.otoe.unl.edu

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Phone: (402) 269-2301
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