Sioux County 4-H Newsletter

June 6-8 - Fort Robinson Horse Camp

June 11 - Working Ranch Clinic - Fairgrounds, 8 am to 12 pm

June 15 - 4-H Online enrollment due

June 21 - Range Workshop

July 1 - Fair Entry Form Deadline

July 8 - Clover Kid Workshop - Harrison Bible Church - 9 am to 12 pm

Deadlines:

July 1 - Fair Entry Registration, Dog/Cat Vaccination due

July 12 - Livestock Show Registration due

The Fairbook has been updated. The Visual Arts section has significant changes so please check it out. You can find the complete book or individual sections at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/northernpanhandle/2024-sioux-county-fair/

Fair Entry forms are due July 1st. This year families have the option to complete Livestock Show entries and Horse Show entries online. Forms are available at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/northernpanhandle/2024-sioux-county-fair/

Livestock show: https://go.unl.edu/siouxcolivestock

Horse Show: https://go.unl.edu/siouxcohorse

We have several fun workshops planned for this summer. Check out the full listing below. Several of them have registration deadlines of May 1st.

Join Katie Reece for this workshop to learn all about plants on June 21st at 8 am. To register please contact Katie Reece at (308) 668-9497.

Horse Enthusiasts help us celebrate the 50th year of Horse Camp this summer. This camp is full of sessions and trail rides along with creating your own headstall. See the registration form below.

Youth members have the opportunity to apply for a Horse Camp scholarship. NEW this year, youth can also create a t-shirt design for the 2025 Fort Robinson Horse Camp. If their design is selected they will also receive a scholarship. Scholarship application is attached below.

Improve your Working Ranch Horse skills at this clinic with Jayde Trump. You will get practice with cattle and so much more.

Where: Fairgrounds

When: June 12th

Who: Youth 8 and up

Cost: $75

Registration Deadline: June 5th

Meet youth from across the panhandle at this fun overnight camp at Cedar Point Biological Station. Transportation will be provided.

Where: Cedar Point Biological Station

When: July 1-2

Who: Youth 5th- 7th grade

Cost: $80

Register Deadline: June 1 at go.unl.edu/logn24

Join us for Clover Kid fun! Specifically designed for kids ages 5-7, this workshop will introduce your child to fun, friends, and 4-H. Youth will complete several projects that can be exhibited at fair.

Where: Harrison Bible Church

When: July 8th, 9 am to 12 pm

Who: Youth 5-7

Cost: $10

Registration Deadline: July 1

Youth have an opportunity to practice for fair at area Progressive Shows. The first is June 15th in Dawes County then in June 22nd is Box Butte, and June 23 in Sheridan County. Below are their registration forms.

State Fair Livestock must be nominated at https://showstockmgr.com/ before June 15th.

Step-by-Step instructions can be found below. All resources including the State Fair 4-H schedule can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair

All livestock in contention to exhibit at the Nebraska State Fair will be required to submit a DNA nomination. This includes all 4-H and FFA breeding livestock, market livestock, and feeder calves. Any DNA nomination submitted through Show Stock Manager will also be eligible for exhibition at the Aksarben Stock Show. All animals will automatically be eligible for both breeding and market–no additional fees or double payments will be required.

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) makes loans to youth to establish and operate agricultural income-producing projects in connection with 4-H clubs, FFA and other agricultural groups. Projects must be planned and operated with the help of the organization advisor, produce sufficient income to repay the loan and provide the youth with practical business and educational experience. The maximum loan amount is $5,000.

Youth Loan Eligibility Requirements:
1) Be a citizen of the United States (which includes Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) or a legal resident alien
2) Be 10 years to 20 years of age
3) Comply with FSA’s general eligibility requirements
4) Conduct a modest income-producing project in a supervised program of work as outlined above
5) Demonstrate capability of planning, managing and operating the project under guidance and assistance from a project advisor. The project supervisor must recommend the youth loan applicant, along with providing adequate supervision.

For more information and help preparing the application forms, contact the farm loan team at the nearest USDA Service Center. To find the nearest office, visit: farmers.gov. Additional information about youth loans can be found at https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-loan-programs/youth-loans/index.

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We have one adult and one to two youth Council member positions open for the new year. Members attend monthly Council meetings, provide input and advice to the Sioux County 4-H program, and help advise the Council budget. Youth need to be ages 12 and above. Youth serve a one year team and adult serve a three year term. Please reach out to Melissa Mracek at mmracek2@unl.edu if interested in serving.

Email: mmracek2@unl.edu
Website: go.unl.edu/siouxcofair
Location: PO Box 277 Harrison, NE 69346
Phone: (308) 668-2428
Facebook: facebook.com/UNLSiouxCounty