June
CONTENTS - CLICK FOR MORE INFO
Or scroll down to article:
BOONE-NANCE COUNTY COMMUNICATION CONTEST
SUMMER INTERN
GREAT PLAINS LIVESTOCK JUDGING CIRCUIT
SUMMER WORKSHOPS
COUNTY FAIR DEADLINES
STATE FAIR AND AKSARBEN DEADLINES
Upcoming Events
June 3 - Animal Science Discovery Days at NCTA, Curtis, NE. Register at https://go.unl.edu/asdiscoverday2026.
June 3 – Pitzer 4-H Judging Clinic & Contest. Register at https://go.unl.edu/pitzer or contact Jennifer at 308-346-4200 or jepp@unl.edu
June 6 - Phelps County 4-H Small Animal Progress Show, Holdrege. 308-995-4222.
June 6&7 – Holt County 4-H Invitational Shoot, Chambers, NE. $10 per discipline. Register at https://forms.gle/WSmTQLNNFeX8tryG9
June 11-13 - 4-H Horse Camp at Fort Robinson State Park. Contact Tessa Reece at 308-432-3373.
June 13 - Platte County 4-H Showmanship Clinic, Ag Park. Register at https://go.unl.edu/96yo
June 14 - Loup Valley 4-H Conference Horse Show, Albion. Find info on Facebook
June 15 - Applications due for Livestock Achievement Program at https://go.unl.edu/lap
June 17-19 - Heartland Triple Crown Livestock Judging Series. https://go.unl.edu/lj26
June 20 - Adams County Sheep & Goat Progress Show. Also Poultry & Rabbit Progress Show. See adams.unl.edu
June 25 – Plant and Insect ID contest, Platte County Fairgrounds. Call for a registration form 402-563-4901
June 27 - Papio Valley Livestock Show, Springfield, NE. Pre-enter at https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cOLB7MCMVcC6uBUJune 27 - Silver Spurs 4-H Horse Show, Chase Co Fairgrounds. For more information, call Tracy Heathers at 308-883-3925; Susan Spicer at 308-882-1463; or Gene Heathers at 308-883-0143.
June 30 – Agronomy Youth Field Day, Curtis, NE. Call 308-367-4424 for more information.
July 7 - Heavy Equipment Career Exploration, Hastings. https://go.unl.edu/heavyequipment.July 11-16 - BOONE COUNTY FAIR!
July 15-19 - NANCE COUNTY FAIR!
July 19 - August 1 - Computer Science Summer Camp for high school students. https://raikes.unl.edu/summer-camp
Boone-Nance County Communications Contest
The Boone-Nance County 4-H Communications contest was held on May 11, at 6:30 pm at the Nance County Extension Office. Allison Molt received purple ribbons for Illustrated Presentation, Speech, PSA, Video Communication, and Impromptu Speech. Olivia Molt received purple ribbons for Speech, PSA, Video Communication, and a blue ribbon for Impromptu Speech. Lydia and AnnMarie Miller received a purple ribbon for Illustrated Team Presentation. Lydia received a blue ribbon for Impromptu Speech. AnnMarie received a blue ribbon for Impromptu Speech. Matthew Miller received a blue ribbon for PSA, and a purple ribbon for Impromptu Speech. Rosalyn Miller received a participation ribbon for Speech. Hadley Schriver received two purple ribbons for Open Mic Speeches, and a purple ribbon for Impromptu Speech.
Hello! My name is Melany Preister, and I am working as the Boone County 4-H Intern this summer. I am from Albion, and I just finished my first year of college at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. There, I am pursuing a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication, with a minor in Animal Science. Following the completion of my degree, I hope to positively impact the Agricultural Industry as an Agricultural Teacher.
I have been involved in 4-H for many years. Some of my favorite projects included sewing, baking, and horticulture! This summer, I am excited to help with the 4-H workshops, giving youth hands-on experiences through a variety of projects. I am also excited to help with 4-H camp, as well as the County Fair. I am very grateful for this opportunity, and I can not wait to help with all of the 4-H activities and events this summer!
Great Plains Livestock Judging Circuit
The Great Plains Livestock Judging Circuit is a lineup of contests held throughout the state giving youth the opportunity to perfect their skills in preparation for the Nebraska 4‑H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE). Qualifying youth must attend a minimum of two contests in addition to the PASE Livestock Judging Contest in order to be eligible for awards and scholarships. The top 5 individuals in the Senior and Intermediate divisions will be recognized as part of the All-State Team during the Grand Drive at the Nebraska State Fair.
Contests are open to Nebraska 4-H and FFA members ages 10-18. For more information, visit 4h.unl.edu/livestock-judging-circuit.
Fairbooks are available!
(Click sign for online fair book)
FAIRBOOKS ARE AVAILABLE!
If you are new to 4-H, be sure to stop in and pick up a fairbook. It contains the fair schedule, policies, and information about the projects that you could bring to the Boone County Fair. There is a section toward the back just for Clover Kids, who are ages 5-7 before the January 1st.
You will also receive entry forms for the fair, which are due June 15, and a 4-H t-shirt.
(Click image to enroll in 4-H Online)
Enroll by June 15 to exhibit at the Boone County Fair!
Summer Workshops
Here are the fun summer workshops that are open to 4‑H members age 8 to 18. For more information, click on the Event Flyer button above.
Please call the Extension Office to register, at least a week in advance.
(Boone 402-395-2158; Nance 308-536-2691).
Flour Power - May 28, Extension Office, Fullerton - Bake biscuits and scones. 9:00 am to noon.
Flour Power - May 27, Event Center, Albion - Bake biscuits and scones. 9:00 am to noon.
3D Meets Embroidery - June 2, Fullerton Public Library - Create a 3D box and embroider a design - age 12 and older. 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Cactus Craze - June 9, Genoa Fire Hall - Start a desert garden - 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
Cactus Craze - June 9, St Edward School Ag Shop - Start a desert garden - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
4-Patch Pillow - June 11, Casey's Building, Albion - Sewing a pillow - 9:00 am to noon.
4-Patch Pillow - June 24, Casey's Building, Albion - Sewing a pillow - 9:00 am to noon.
Reverse Canvas - June 11, Casey's Building, Albion - Explore the elements and principles of design and create a unique decorative piece. 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Knead to Know: Bread Basics - June 16, Extension Office, Fullerton - Make a basic yeast dinner roll dough - 9:00 am to noon.
Babysitting Basics - June 17, Event Center, Albion - Learn the basics of babysitting - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Call Aprill Murphy to register at 402-395-3252.
Entomology - June 30, Event Center, Fullerton - Discover all about bugs - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Clover Kid workshops will be a series of Mondays beginning in June: June 8, June 15, and June 22 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Each Workshop will cost $8, or attend all three for $20. Call and register to save your spot. More information will be sent to Clover Kid members as soon as it is available.
County Fair Deadlines
Monday, June 15 - Entry forms for fair exhibits due in the Extension Office. Enter static exhibits, horse events, cat, dog, and small animal entries.
Tuesday, June 30 - Livestock entries due in the Extension Office.
Beef, sheep, swine, dairy, goat, poultry, and rabbit entry forms including number of stalls required. Horse exhibitors must also indicate how many stalls they will need.
Entry forms can be accesses online at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/boone-nance/boone-county-premium-list-2026, or paper forms are available at the Extension Office.
State Fair & Aksarben Livestock Deadlines
JUNE 15 - DNA DUE AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE FOR STATE FAIR ONLY!
MONDAY, JUNE 15 - SHOWSTOCK MANAGER NOMINATIONS DUE ONLINE. (Open now at https://showstockmgr.com).
A Premises ID is required as part of the nomination process. https://nda.nebraska.gov/adt/pemises.html
AUGUST 10, 8:00 PM – STATE FAIR ENTRIES DUE IN SHOWORKS
https://nebr.fairwire.com/ (Opens July 1)
THE NEBRASKA STATE FAIR RUNS FROM AUGUST 28 TO SEPTEMBER 7, 2026
AKSARBEN NOMINATIONS
For 4-H/FFA families who are planning on nominating the same animals for the Nebraska State Fair and the Aksarben Stock Show, you must obtain additional DNA envelopes for Aksarben at https://www.aksarbenstockshow.com under Livestock Show.
*Their deadline for ordering DNA envelopes is June 26 at noon.
*Envelopes must be ordered prior to nominating animals.
*Nominations must be done by 11:59 pm on July 1.
*DNA envelopes must be postmarked by July 1.
More information about the Aksarben Stock Show nomination process is available on their website, including when entries must be completed. Please follow their recommendations.
AKSARBEN STOCK SHOW RUNS SEPTEMBER 24-27, 2026. https://www.aksarbenstockshow.com
Click logo for more information.
All livestock exhibitors age 8 to 18 are required to complete the YQCA training prior to exhibiting at the County or State Fair. Steve will be teaching one more class at Antelope County on June 2 at 10:00 am. Or you can take the class online. Please call for a coupon code before registering. It is good for the instructor-led class, or $3 off the online class. You must complete the pre-test, the class, and the post-test. Then download your certificate and send a copy to the Extension Office.
UNTIL NEXT MONTH!
Steve Pritchard - Extension Educator
Sonya Glup - Extension Associate
Boone County: 402-395-2158
E-mail: boone-county@unl.edu
Nance County: 308-536-2691
E-mail: nance-county@unl.edu