SOUTHERN PLAINS 4-H NEWSLETTER

Below are a couple of opportunities to join us and learn more about different 4-H topics. If you miss one and would like to watch it they will be available on our web page https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/southernplains/4-h-thayer-nuckolls-counties/ at the bottom or can be rewatched on our facebook page.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank one and all for their part of the 2025 Thayer County Fair. From parents, to exhibitors, Clubs and Leaders, and all the great Volunteers, who spent a considerable amount of time to make it all happen! Thank you to all the Fairboard Members, and Superintendents, Judges, and Sponsors and Supporters!! We had another great year and it's all because everyone did their part!!! Thanks!!

Congratulations goes out to:

Senior Division Champion: Braelynn Renz

Honorable Mention: Kaleesha McBride

Junior Division Champion: Livia Heinrichs

Honorable Mention: Laik Heinrichs

Champions will receive a $50.00 check from the 4-H Council. These youth have been selected based on the largest amount of overall quality exhibits shown during the 2025 Thayer County Fair.

Beef - Spring Creek Boots & Buckles

Sheep - Fantastic 4-H Friends

Goats - Fantastic 4-H Friends

Swine - Little Blue Country Kids

Horse - Little Blue Country Kids

Rabbits - Oregon Trail Stockmen

Poultry - Outlaws

2025 Leonard Johnsen Memorial Winner: Oregon Trail Stockmen

Horse: Braelynn Renz

Sheep: Taivry Virus

Goat: Taivry Virus

Swine: Reese Harms

Beef: Logan Schmidt

Large Animal Buckle Award Winner: Lacey Schmidt

Large Animal Jacket Award Winner: Taivry Virus

Small Animal Buckle Award Winner: Braelynn Renz

Small Animal Jacket Award Winner: Kaelyn Buster

The letters to all the Beef, Sheep, Goat, Swine, and Horse exhibitors have been sent out with the information on LIVESTOCK SUPPORT. The letter explains how the premiums were divided and we now have checks ready to pick up, in exchange for your Thank You Note to the sponsor.

CAKE AUCTION participants, the checks are ready for you also! You get 1/2 the proceeds that your cake was purchased for at the auction. If you are unsure as to who purchased your item, please call the office and we can help!

Please bring your STAMPED THANK YOU's to the office and exchange it for your checks.

As listed in the fair book, each exhibit taken to the fair receives a stipend based on the ribbon placing. This is the Fairboards way of thanking you for participation in the Thank County Fair. These checks are now available to be picked up at the Extension Office.

Congratulations to all who participated in the Nebraska State Fair. A comprehensive link to the results may be found HERE. Thanks to all who participated, and made the trip to Grand Island!

Council has 3 Adult Positions and 2 Youth Positions Open this year. Adults serve a 2 yr term, and Youth serve a 1 yr term. If you are interested in applying to serve on the Council, please contact the Office as soon as possible to be placed on the ballot. Voting will take place in November. Term begins in January.

Please complete this survey regarding bedding in the hog pens at fair. The intention of this survey is to gather insight on the best way to handle bedding and water flow in the swine pens at the Nuckolls County Fair. Please give honest feedback and thoroughly explain rational. Additionally, your name and contact is required for further questions we may have. *This will not be a vote to decide, the feedback given in this form will help the 4-H Council and Fairboard make a decision.

Email: nuckolls-county@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/southernplains/
Location: 825 S Main St, Nelson, NE, USA
Phone: 402-225-2381
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthernPlainsExt
Twitter: @SPNE4HExt

Email: thayer-county@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/southernplains/
Location: 225 N 4th St, Hebron, NE, USA
Phone: 402-768-7212
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthernPlainsExt/
Twitter: @SPNE4HExt

The 4-H Youth Development program abides with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.