4-H Friday NewsBlast for 06/26/2020

2020 Cass Co. 4-H Modified Fair

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This year you will be required to complete ALL project entries on line. This will take the place of completing entry tags! We will print the tags out and attach them to your projects on "drop off day" Click here or visit cass.fairwire.com to complete your entries.

THIS WILL INCLUDE ALL STATIC ENTRIES

All entries due July 22, 2020

Be sure to turn in your ID sheets and YQCA certificates to the Extension office by July 1st!

Youth will need to complete the online training to obtain their YQCA certificate. The Cass County 4-H Council voted to purchase web-based training codes so our 4-H members can take this training at NO COST!!! Thank you 4-H Council!

Contact Tammy Cavanaugh at 402-267-2205 or email: tcavanaugh2@unl.edu to receive your free YQCA Code. BE SURE TO EMAIL YOUR CERTIFICATE TO Tammy when you have completed the training.

Due to the challenges of COVID-19 for families and educators, the extension of restricted in person 4-H events through June 15, and the closures of offices and schools, 4-H and FFA, in consultation with the Nebraska State Fair Livestock Committee, have decided to extend the state fair livestock nomination deadline from June 15 to July 1. Exhibitors will be required to submit their DNA envelopes to their county office or FFA Advisor and have completed their online nomination through https://showstockmgr.com/ along with submitting payment online by 11:59 PM CST on July 1.

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DEADLINE TO SIGN UP JULY 17TH 2020

New plans for the tractor safety training courses that were originally scheduled around the state are designed to protect the health of the students and trainers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students will take the first day of the course online through the extension Foundation Campus website. After successfully completing the online course and testing, the required driving test will be offered at five locations across Nebraska July 27-31, 2020.

More information: Tractor Safety

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There are many items to be aware of when registering youth for an animal class. For example: What’s an ID sheet? When are the deadlines for my child’s breed? What does YQCA mean and where can I find it? Check out this Livestock FAQ video that answers about all these livestock questions and more – it’s a great way for new and old families alike to get familiar with the ins and outs of 4-H livestock requirements.

https://youtu.be/N8bZl2zIAOM

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4-H Calendar - Be sure to check often for cancellations and updates

1. 4-H Animal ID Sheets & YQCA Certificates Due - JULY 1, 2020
   
2. Extension Office Closed for Independence Day - July 3, 2020
   
3. IN PERSON CANCELED:State Horse Show at Fonner Park - July 12-16, 2020
4. Cass County 4-H Fair Online Entries Due - July 22, 2020
5. Last Day to sign up for Tractor Safety Training - July 17, 2020
6. Cass County 4-H Council Meeting - July 20, 2020
   
7. RESCHEDULED - Tractor Safety Training - July 30, 2020
8. CASS COUNTY 4-H FAIR - August 5-8, 2020

Lauren Stohlmann, Extension Educator and Unit Leader, lauren.stohlmann@unl.edu

Katie Kreuser, Extension Educator, katie.kreuser@unl.edu

Tracy Ensor, Extension Assistant, tracy.ensor@unl.edu

Tammy Cavanaugh, 4-H Support Staff, tcavanaugh2@unl.edu

Sandy Prall, Office Manager, sprall2@unl.edu

General Mailbox, cass-county@unl.edu

Email: cass-county@unl.edu
Website: www.cass.unl.edu
Location: 8400 144th Street, Weeping Water, NE, 68463
Phone: 402-267-2205
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLCassCounty/
Twitter: @UNLCassCounty