Be sure to stop by the Extension office to pick up your awards from the Cass County Fair, and State Fair Exhibits and ANY exhibits not picked up from county fair. Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

🧐Check out these happy 4-Her's with their new 2020 Cass County Fair swag! 👇

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Get ready for some Fall fun! Join us for some Unbe-LEAF-able Fall Crafts! Register by emailing Lauren @ lstohlmann2@unl.edu. or RSVP below! Everyone is welcome to join! See you there!

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ALL premium checks from 2019 Cass County Fair MUST be cashed by November 1st or they will NOT be honored.

Thank you!

Miki Bruns, Cass County Ag Society Accountant

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The state-level Nebraska 4-H Achievement Application is the avenue through which the Nebraska 4-H Foundation awards numerous scholarships to Nebraska 4-H youth. If you are a 4-H member between the ages of 15 and 18 of the current year, please consider applying! Based on past years your odds of winning a scholarship are very good. The application is also a standard application form used for the selection of state award winners, including Nebraska delegates to National 4-H Congress and National 4-H Conference.

Due date is October 15th, and more details can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/achievement-application

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The primary goal of the Cass County 4-H Ambassador Program is to develop leadership skills and building communication skills to be utilized in an advocacy role for the Cass County 4-H Program as well as in other aspects of the Ambassador's life.

Applications are due September 25th 2020. Applications are located on our website and can be emailed to Lauren at lauren.stohlmann@unl.edu mailed or dropped off at the Extension Office

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A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Update Session is scheduled for late October in Broken Bow. It will be held October 24th at the Custer County Fairgrounds in Broken Bow. The early bird deadline to register for the Broken Bow training is October 14th.

The time has come to provide an update for all Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors who received their training in 2013 or before. Over the years there have been numerous curriculum changes, updates and additions, with some major curriculum adjustments in the last few years.

More information can be found here: 4-H Shooting Sports web page.

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This year’s 4-H Foundation Trail Ride will be held on October 2-4, 2020. Join us for an enjoyable, guided ride through the scenic Nebraska National Forest near Halsey. Enjoy delicious meals, family activities, and great entertainment. All proceeds support the Nebraska 4-H camp programs. To register, mail the completed registration form to the Nebraska 4-H Foundation, , PO Box 4500, Lincoln, NE 68504. The registration fee is $50 per adult and $25 per youth if postmarked before September 20. After September 20 the registration fee is $60 per adult and $35 per youth. Join us for just the Saturday night Trail Supper, silent auction and entertainment for $20 (included in Trail Ride registration). All events are subject to the local health department’s Directed Health Measures and may be cancelled. If the event must be cancelled we will issue full refunds to registrants. No refunds will be made if participant is unable to attend.

https://www.ne4hfoundation.org/trailride/

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• October 10, 16, 17 & 31
• Open to all youth ages: 6-14
• Location: Schramm State Recreation Area. Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm, optional extended evenings.

Nebraska 4-H school year camps provide a wonderful opportunity for youth to get away from it all and spend quality time connecting with nature and the great outdoors while they have days off from school or are on school breaks. We're proud to partner with Douglas-Sarpy County Extension 4-H Youth Development to offer science-based school-year day camps. Through these experiences, youth have the opportunity to explore the natural world at Schramm State Recreation Area. These day camps allow youth to connect with friends while enjoying their natural surroundings. All of our programs follow CDC and ACA recommendation for in-person activities, with hand sanitizer, masks and social distancing. https://4h.unl.edu/camps-centers/school-year-camps

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• A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop is scheduled for early October near Ashland. It will be held October 10-11 at the Ashland Gun Club near Ashland. The deadline to register for the Ashland session is October 1st, 5 pm.

• Volunteers have the opportunity to become certified as an adult (21 years and older) or apprentice (14-20 years old) leader in the Shotgun discipline. There is a minimum number of participants required to offer this workshop. Workshop participants will learn under expert instruction from members of the Nebraska State 4-H Shooting Sports Training Team.

• The registration fee is $110.00 per person for initial certification and those individuals adding an additional discipline except for Apprentice Instructors. The registration fee for Apprentice Instructors is $90 for this workshop and due by October 1st. This fee includes meals, supplies and program materials. The registration fee after October 1st is $160. Participants must make their own lodging arrangements. Registration on Saturday runs from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

• Participants are requested to bring their own mask and hand sanitizer. Face coverings are recommended to be worn. Please maintain a distance of 6 feet from the next person if possible. If you feel sick at all, please stay home.

For more workshop information and registration link, go to the 4-H Shooting Sports web page or contact Steve Pritchard at (402)395-2158 or (308)536-2691. Registration is available only online at the link provided in the brochure or individuals can register directly by clicking HERE.

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2020 Nebraska Youth Smallbore Silhouette Invitational

September 26, 2020

Pressey Wildlife Management Area

(located 17 miles south of Broken Bow)

• *Lunch will NOT be provided this year. Participants will need to bring their own food.
• PRE-REGISTRATIONS ARE PREFERRED BY COMPLETING THIS ONLINE FORM BY NOON ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24. HOWEVER, REGISTRATIONS CAN ALSO BE TAKEN THE DAY OF COMPETITION.
• INDIVIDUALS MAY COMPETE WITHOUT BEING ON A TEAM.
• EYE AND EAR PROTECTION IS REQUIRED OF ALL PERSONS ON THE LINE.

Online registration links:

Individual Registration:

https://bit.ly/390iPMx

Team Registration:

https://bit.ly/32lSrLL

MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE

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Know a Cass County 4-H'er that is doing good things, competing in events? working to be better? Let us know we would love to give them a "SHOUT OUT"! You can email Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu .

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

1. September 20, 2020 - State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
2. September 21, 2020 - 7:00pm 4-H Council Meeting - POSTPONED
3. September 25, 2020 4-H Ambassador Applications due
4. September 26, 2020 - 2020 NE Youth Smallbore Silhouette Invitational
5. October 1, 2020 - Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop REGISTRATION DUE
6. October 2-4, 2020 - 4-H Foundation Trail Ride
7. October 4-10, 2020 - National 4-H Week
8. October 7, 2020 - National 4-H Week Spirit Day WEAR SOME GREEN!
9. October 15, 2020 - 4-H State Level Achievement Applications Due for 4-H Scholarships
10. November 1, 2020 - 4-H Achievement Party

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

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