4-H Friday NewsBlast

We are getting questions regarding fair project entry aka Showorks. Showorks will open approximately July 15th. The deadline for Livestock entries will be July 30th, static entries will close August 4th. If you have a great project idea but are unsure of where it should be entered just email Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu or Mirissa at mscholting2@unl.edu we are happy to help get your project entered in the right area!

The 2023 Cass County 4-H Fairbook is out! Here is a link: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/cass-county-fair/

Hard copies are available at the Extension Office for $2.00 each, if you need more than 5 copies please email Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu to make sure we have enough printed.

The Horse Level Testing requirements for youth participating in the Cass County Fair Horse Show ONLY are due July 15th. Learn more at https://4h.unl.edu/horse-advancement

Email Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions.

Each participant will grill 3 chicken thighs with their special technique on an outdoor grill (supplied) over charcoal. They will also do an oral presentation on facts such as the nutritional value of chicken in our diet, the chicken industry in Nebraska, etc. Judges will also be judging the grilling process as well as tasting the finished product.

All participants will receive a free grill and the winner will represent Nebraska at the National Poultry Contest this fall in Louisville, Kentucky. All entries must be valid 4-H members.

The Horse Judging is now August 4th at 6pm at the horse arena.

Registration is open for the Shooting Sports Contest! You can register in 4HOnline using the events tab! Registration deadline is July 9th! Please bring payment the day of the contest.

We are adding Nifty Thrifty Challenge to the Fashion Show! How is works: You go shopping at garage sales, thrift stores, clothing exchanges etc. You can only spend $20 on your outfit. Complete the very simple Nifty Thrifty Report. Register in 4HOnline by the July 23rd deadline. Forms can be found here:https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/cass-county-fair/

Email Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions.

Let’s support our Cass Ag Society and help raise funds to get something FUN for the fairgrounds!

We are asking club leaders to help the ag society out with a very fun project….granny squares! If each club had all their 4-H members make ONE or TWO granny squares, some members of the ag society and their families will create one large quilt to auction off at the fair!

We have limited crochet hooks available for check-out or you could purchase our own. They should be Size J (Size 10) Aluminum Crochet Hooks - 6" Length - 6mm Diameter. Each square must be 5x5 inches. Please purchase the Lion brand yarn colors white, cherry, and denim. Visit Joann’s and if you tell them you’re a 4-H club, and you will get a 15% discount! The ladies need a total of 132 squares for this quilt (44 of each red white and blue) so please be sure to divide up colors at your meeting.

The squares must be turned in to the office by July 15. The throw blanket (55x60) will be auctioned off at the fair, and the funds will go towards buying a fun addition to the kids zone at the fair…a gaga pit! They’re a big hit with kids!

We heard there are a few people around the community who would be happy to attend a meeting and teach this fun skill, OR visit these links to learn how to do it. If you’d like contacts for folks willing to come teach, let us know!

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&ei=UTF-8&p=granny+square+tutorial+video&type=E210US1242G0#id=1&vid=96a25d34bca088534183a396e44e7e31&action=click

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&ei=UTF-8&p=granny+square+tutorial+video&type=E210US1242G0#id=2&vid=7b137510f4c3bae9fed90542b39558d4&action=click

Mirissa has added a few more workshops in July!

Meggan our Cass County Fair Manager is needing National Anthem Singers for 2023 Cass County Fair! Available times are Wednesday night, Thursday night, one for Figure Eights, and one for Saturday night. Please contact Meggan @ cassfair19@gmail.com if you can help out!

Learn to scout corn and soybeans! August 2, 2023 Registrations due July 15. For more info email brandy.vandewalle@unl.edu

The Cass County 4-H Council is once again sponsoring a pop tab contest! Whichever Cass County 4-H Club turns in the most pop tabs by August 6, 2023 by 6pm will receive up to $250 to sponsor a pizza party!

It’s time to work on those Diamond Clover plans! This program encourages youth to engage in a variety of age-appropriate experiences and rewards youth for trying new things, setting goals, and keeping records. Learn more and find planning forms at 4h.unl.edu/diamond-clover. Email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions.

Excited to announce another year of the Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program. This additional opportunity for livestock project youth, is designed to promote all educational aspects of 4-H livestock projects including selection, production, leadership, and exhibition by recognizing youth striving to improve in their livestock project knowledge and leadership.

For more information about the program or the process, go to: Livestock Achievement Program | Nebraska 4-H (unl.edu)

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.

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4-H Calendar

1. July 4, 2023 Cass County Extension Office Closed
2. July 22, 2023 Shotgun Contest
3. July 25, 2023 Air Pistol Contest
4. July 27, 2023 BB Gun, Small Bore & Air Rifle Contest
5. July 29, 2023 Archery Contest
6. July 24, 2023 Douglas/Sarpy & Cass County Dog Show 6pm Sarpy Fairgrounds
7. July 30, 2023 Modeling Contest 5pm
8. July 30, 2023 Table Setting Contest 1pm
9. Aug 9-12, 2023 Cass County Fair

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

Carol Waters, Extension Educator, cwaters3@unl.edu

Mirissa Scholting, 4H Extension Assistant, mscholting2@huskers.unl.edu

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

Trey Lamkins, 4H Summer Intern

Sela Rikli, Summer Intern

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