Wednesday What-Nots 10/29

This year, 4-H staff will hand out goodies at the Syracuse Main Street Parade and the Nebraska City Trail of Treats. Be sure to stop by and say hello if you see us!

Here are the current nominees:

Open positions: 1 Adult and 1 Youth seat from each district in the county! Districts run North-South and are divided by region: West district runs from western county line to 22nd rd, Central district is 22nd rd to 46th Rd, and East district is 46th Rd to the eastern county line (Especially seeking adults and youth to run in the East district (east of 46th Road)). Council meets monthly to provide 4-H program guidance and helps shape the future direction of the program. If you’re ready to add your name to the ballot (or maybe you just need a few more details before you decide), call or email Tracy by Thursday 10/30.

Join us for supper as we celebrate this year’s accomplishments together! We’ll enjoy a meal, recognize outstanding achievements, and honor award recipients for their hard work and dedication.

If you received a letter with a different date, please note that it is incorrect. Achievement Night will be held on November 2, 2025.

Last chance to sign up!

https://forms.office.com/r/naRPGgf49e?origin=lprLink

Please remember to complete your annual instructor report by October 31. The instructions and link were emailed to you by Steve Pritchard last week, but if you did not receive them, please reach out to Tracy for assistance.

You can access the on-line reporting form by going to: 2025 4-H Shooting Sports Annual Instructor Report - DUE OCTOBER 31, 2025

County Fair banners, trophies, buckles, and cash are ready to be picked up!

Please make arrangements to pick up your State Fair projects from the Extension Office as soon as possible. Due to limited space, any projects not picked up by Achievement Night will be taken to the thrift store. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us stay organized!

Addisyn Berner

Braxton Fass

Grayson Kraus

June Mead

Lorelei Walters

From October 1 – November 4, 2025, Casey’s and 4-H are joining forces to strengthen the communities they call home. Support 4-H at Casey’s in two easy ways:

• October 1-10: Round up your in-store purchase to donate to 4-H
• October 1-November 4: add a donation to any order made online or in the Casey’s app

Every donation benefits Nebraska 4-H programs. Casey’s will match up to $150,000 of donations.

Stop by the Extension office to pick up the pre-ordered turkey take & make kit. Plan to pay when you pick them up.

Utilize the link below to sign up for the next Take & Make Project! Plan to pay when you pick them up from the Otoe County Extension Office.

Yarn Trees

Please use the QR code or this link to register:

https://foodscience.unl.edu/food-science-scholarship-challenge/

On behalf of the Nebraska Association of Fair Managers, attached is the Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship application. Return to the Extension Office by Nov. 30.

Visit https://4h.unl.edu/volunteer-road-show for more specific information and registration link. Registration closes one week prior to each Road Show session. Registration is $15 per person and includes a meal and all supplies for in-person attendees. Registration for Virtual attendees is $10, they will receive a packet of supplies to use during the program.

Looking to better understand local market prices? A new Farmers Market Price Comparison Tool is now available to help producers make informed marketing decisions.

Shoutout to Ben Jewell, our Rural Prosperity Nebraska educator, for his work on this project and for being a great resource to our local producers!

Read more: Farmers market price report gives producers and consumers new price comparison tool | IANR News

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

Location: 620 1st Street, Syracuse, NE, USA
Phone: (402) 269-2301
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nebraska-Extension-in-Otoe-County