
4-H Friday NewsBlast
01/26/2024
FEBRUARY IS NEBRASKA 4-H MONTH!
4-H Photography Contest
. More info: https://4h.unl.edu/photography-showcase
Cass County Fairbook Cover Contest
Email designs to Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu
4-H month fun!
Watch our Facebook page for more fun!
Corn Yield Challenge 2024
This competition not only fosters a spirit of innovation in corn production but also serves as a platform for recognizing dedication and excellence within the 4-H and FFA communities. We encourage all eligible participants to embrace this opportunity to showcase their skills and contribute to the advancement of agricultural practices.
For detailed guidelines and participation information: https://cropwatch.unl.edu/youth/cornchallenge
2024 Cass County Communications Event - April 14, 2024
January is a great time to start working on your speeches for the 2024 Cass County Communications Event! More info can be found here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/cass-county-fair/
Contact Lauren @ lauren.stohlmann2@unl.edu with questions.
2024 UNL Chick Days
Chick Days is an annual educational event for small and back-yard poultry producers and youth to learn more about the poultry industry. The event is open to both youth (Ages 7-18) and adults (ages 19 and up).
This years event will be held from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., on March 16, 2024 at the Department of Animal Science, 3940 Fair St., Lincoln, NE.
More info: https://animalscience.unl.edu/chick-days
2024 Spring Rabbit Show
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held on Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m. at Sandhills Global Event Center, 84th & Havelock – South Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18, with a Clover Kids class for youth ages 5–7. This is a great opportunity for youth to talk to other 4-H’ers about where to purchase a good rabbit for a 4-H project, and to learn and practice showmanship. Rabbit Quiz and Breed Identification contests are free for youth to enter! More info: https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/4h-lancaster/16797/92465
Updated Year End Club Treasurer's Report
Nebraska 4-H policy requires all 4-H clubs to submit a Year End 4-H Club Treasurer’s Report to account for the dollars raised and spent in the name of 4-H. This year, we have added a second page to the document for an Annual Club Inventory Report. Inventory items may include, but are not limited to, physical items such as computers, robots, shooting sports equipment, etc. These reports are due to the county extension office on or before January 31st. Here is a link to the new reports: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/4-h-resources/
Email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with any questions.
Nebraska Department of Agriculture Poster Contest
Poster contest rules and official entry forms are available online at https://buff.ly/3WvI3tf. For more information, contact Christin Kamm at 402-471-6856 or by email at christin.kamm@nebraska.gov.
Entries are due March 1, 2024!
4-H Enrollment is now OPEN! GET ENROLLED!
YOU MUST RE-ENROLL EVERY YEAR!
By completing the 4-H member enrollment by the June 15th deadline, youth can participate and exhibit in any project area, contest, county, and state fairs.
Here is the link: https://v2.4honline.com/
Email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions
PLEASE UPDATE YOUR MAILING AND EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN YOU ENROLL!
2024 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!
4-H'ers who are seniors have many exciting opportunities during their last year of school, one of which is planning for what to do after High School. If plans include college, please take the time to consider applying for some scholarships available to you through Cass County 4-H. More information can be found here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/scholarship-opportunities/
Email Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions
Farrowed and Owned Swine Cohort
A Farrowed and Owned Breeding and Market Swine division for youth interested in learning more about the swine industry is available again at the Nebraska State Fair in 2024! The Nebraska 4-H Farrowed and Owned Swine Cohort is designed to enhance the traditional 4-H swine project and cultivate the next generation of leaders in the swine industry by providing opportunities focusing on swine production as a goal of the 4-H member's project, along with accurate and complete record-keeping, industry knowledge, and engagement by the 4-H member. In order to participate, youth must be 4-H age 10-18 as of January 1, 2024, complete YQCA, farrowed their project animal(s) and participate in monthly virtual educational meetings. Register here: Nebraska 4-H Farrowed and Owned Cohort Registration (qualtrics.com)
For questions, contact Nebraska Extension Swine Specialist Benny Mote at bmote8@unl.edu or 402-310-9878.
2024 Special Garden Project
The 2024 Special Garden Project is Princess of India Nasturtium. Register for your seed packet in 4HOnline using the events tab. You must be enrolled in the 2024 4-H year to register for a seed packet. One packet per family please! Email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions.
👇DEADLINE TO ORDER SEED PACKETS 02/09/2024👆
2024 Special Agronomy Project
The 2024 Special Agronomy Project is Sugar Beets. Register for your seed packet in 4HOnline using the events tab. You must be enrolled in the 2024 4-H year to register for a seed packet. One packet per family please! Email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions.
Volunteer Orientation *** ALL VOLUNTEERS PLEASE COMPLETE! ***
The Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Orientation serves as an introduction to the 4-H Youth Development program in Nebraska. As part of the screening process, the orientation covers a variety of foundational and essential topics. Any interested individuals including current or prospective volunteers, are welcome to complete the orientation. However, all new volunteers serving in direct roles, such as club leader, project leader, or workshop presenter, are required to complete the orientation. Volunteers are also required to complete the orientation as part of the re-screening process. Here is the link: Volunteer Orientation | Nebraska 4-H (unl.edu) Please email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions.
Shout Outs!
Let us know if your Cass County 4-Her's is doing great things! Just email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu the details and of course pictures! We will put "shout outs" in the NewsBlast and possibly on our social media.
Joke of the Week!
4-H Calendar
4-H Calendar
- January 31, 2024 - Year End Club Treasurer's Reports Due
- February 1-29, 2024 - Nebraska 4-H Month
Nebraska Extension Cass County
Lauren Neels, Extension Educator and Unit Leader, lauren.stohlmann@unl.edu
Carol Waters, Extension Educator, cwaters3@unl.edu
Mirissa Scholting, 4H Extension Assistant, mscholting2@unl.edu
Tammy Cavanaugh, 4-H Staff, tcavanaugh2@unl.edu
Sandy Prall, Office Manager, sprall2@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
Cass County 4-H