Welcome Summer Intern - Whitley Rut!
Hello, my name is Whitley Rut and I am excited to be interning at the Keith-Arthur Extension Office for the summer! I recently finished my freshman year at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where I am studying Agricultural Communications with minors in Agribusiness and Public Policy. As an Arthur County native and past 4-H member, I look forward to working with the youth in my community and continuing my involvement with 4-H through this internship! In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, working with animals and my livestock, and helping on my family’s ranch. I look forward to learning more about Nebraska Extension and interacting with youth in both Keith and Arthur County!
Welcome Summer Intern - Sara Vasquez!
Hi everyone! I’m Sara Vasquez and I’m so excited to be an intern at the Keith-Arthur Extension Office this summer! I am from Paxton, NE and I’m currently going to school to become an elementary teacher. I enjoy working on the ranch with family, showing cattle, baking, being around animals, and hanging out with friends and family. I love 4-H and I am so excited to see everyone this summer at all of our activities!
Welcome Back Summer Help - Nichole Doherty!
Hi, I'm Nichole Doherty, some of you might know me since this is my 9th summer at the Extension Office. I am excited to be back and see everyone and to work with Tessa, Sara, and Whitley! My husband, Matt, and I live south of Ogallala along the river, with our two black labs. We have two boys, Jack and Max, who both just recently graduated from college!! Looking forward to a great summer! Thank you Keith County for the Friend of 4-H Award.
Enroll Now - 4-H Online!
Have you got enrolled yet?! https://v2.4honline.com/ is open for the 2023-2024 Enrollment Year! Deadline for 4-H enrollment in both Keith and Arthur County is June 15, 2024. If you need help with enrollment, you may contact the Extension office for help!
Enrollment Fees:
- Keith County - $10.00 (payable with Credit Card online, cash, or check)
- Arthur County - Free
NEW UPDATE:
Starting in the 2023-2024 program year, project selection is now optional. By successfully completing the 4-H member enrollment by the June 15th deadline, youth will be eligible to participate and exhibit in any project area, contest, county and state fairs. While project selection is optional, it is encouraged for youth to select projects they are interested in exploring.
Please note:
o Youth are only eligible to exhibit in a project area or contest in a single county.
o Horse and shooting sports projects will continue to require project enrollment due to the parental consent required to participate in these projects.
YQCA - Due by June 15
All in-person trainings are over. To complete YQCA for the year now, youth must complete the web-based option. https://yqcaprogram.org/
Nebraska 4-H requires all youth enrolled in livestock projects to complete annual quality assurance training through Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA). *This is only for 4-H age youth*
Youth enrolled in any of following projects or project areas will need to complete YQCA training;
• Beef (bucket calf, feeder calf, breeding beef, market beef)
• Dairy Cattle
• Goat (breeding meat goat, dairy goat, meat goat)
• Poultry
• Rabbit
• Sheep (breeding sheep, market sheep)
• Swine (breeding swine, market swine)
Clover Kid Crafty Corner - June 20
Join us for Clover Kid fun! This workshop will introduce your child to fun, friends, and 4-H. Youth will complete several projects that can be exhibited at fair.
Who: Ages 8-18
When: June 20, 2024, 8:30 am - 12 pm
Where: Keith County Fairgrounds
Cost: $15
Register By: June 15, 2024
Beginning Cupcake Decorating - June 20
Learn the basic cake decorating skills using butter cream frosting and beginning decorating techniques. Each youth will decorate six cupcakes to take home.
Who: Ages 8-18
When: June 20, 2024, 9 - 11 am
Where: Keith Arterburn Youth Cabin
Cost: $15
Bring: Youth are encouraged to bring at least one star top and one line (writing) to the workshop.
Register By: June 15, 2024
Clover Kid Wacky Water Fun - June 27
Join us for Clover Kid fun round 2! Specifically designed for kids ages 5-7, youth will leave the workshop with even more projects and a little wet from water games!
Who: Ages 5-7
When: June 27, 2024, 8:30 - 12 am
Where: Keith County Fairgrounds
Cost: $10
Bring: Towel, swimsuit is not necessary.
Register By: June 20, 2024
Macrame Wall Hanging - June 28
Learn the art of producing knots with textiles to create a macrame wall hanging for your room. Youth will learn basic knots: larks head knot, cow hitch knot, square knot, and the wrapping knot.
Who: Ages 8-18
When: June 28, 2024, 1 -3 pm
Where: Keith County Fairgrounds
Cost: $15
Projects: C227010
Register By: June 20, 2024
Build a Better Babysitter - July 2
Youth will learn what it takes to care for a variety of ages, nutrition, safety, basic first aid, how to advertise your babysitting services, and more! Youth will make lunch.
Who: Ages 8-18
When: July 2, 2024, 9 am - 3:30 pm
Where: Arthur County Fairgrounds
Cost: $25
Register By: June 20, 2024
So You Think You Can Sew? - July 9
Learn the basics of machine sewing while making a personalized pillowcase. Youth will also make a simple pin cushion and an embroidery embellishment on a wearable garment. Youth will need to bring their own embroidered garment such as a t-shirt, crewneck, ball cap, beanie, shoes, etc.
Who: Ages 8-18
When: July 9, 2024, 9 am - 3 pm
Where: Arthur County Fairgrounds
Cost: $20
Bring: sack lunch, sewing machine if have one, sewing notions, and a garment to embellish
Register By: July 1, 2024
So You Think You Can Sew? - July 11
Learn the basics of machine sewing while making a personalized pillowcase. Youth will also make a simple pin cushion and an embroidery embellishment on a wearable garment. Youth will need to bring their own embroidered garment such as a t-shirt, crewneck, ball cap, beanie, shoes, etc.
Who: Ages 8-18
When: July 11, 2024, 9 am - 3 pm
Where: Keith County Fairgrounds
Cost: $20
Bring: sack lunch, sewing machine if have one, sewing notions, and a garment to embellish
Register By: July 1, 2024
Muffin Mania - July 16
Experiment with different ingredients to create muffins for breakfast, lunch and snacks. Youth will learn food safety practices, explore sensory effectiveness, how to correctly measure, and how to calculate nutrition. Cost includes lunch.
Who: Ages 8-18
When: July 16, 2024, 9 am - 1 pm
Where: Arthur County Fairgrounds
Cost: $20 (If you attend both Muffin Mania & Beginning Cupcake - discount of $30, instead of $35!)
Register By: July 10, 2024
Beginning Cupcake Decorating - July 16
Learn the basic cake decorating skills using butter cream frosting and beginning decorating techniques. Each youth will decorate six cupcakes to take home.
Who: Ages 8-18
When: July 16, 2024, 1 - 3 pm
Where: Arthur County Fairgrounds
Cost: $15 (If you attend both Muffin Mania & Beginning Cupcake - discount of $30, instead of $35!)
Bring: Youth are encouraged to bring at least one star top and one line (writing) to the workshop.
Register By: July 10, 2024
Keith - Arthur Extension is Hiring! - Office Manager/4-H Aide
The Keith-Arthur County Extension Office has an opening for a full-time Office Manager/4-H Aide. Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills are essential plus knowledge in Word, Excel, and publisher. The job description is below or available at https://www.keithcountyne.gov/news_detail_T6_R230.php
Applications are available at the Extension Office. Applicants may also submit a cover letter and resume, but not required. Application should be returned to the Keith-Arthur County Extension Office at 511 North Spruce, Room 203, Ogallala or tessa.reece@unl.edu. Applications will be reviewed June 14, 2024 with position remaining open until filled.
Keith County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
