Adams County 4-H Newsletter
May, 2023 Issue
In this Issue
- Note from the Extension Office
- Leaders & Parents Corner
- 4-H Council
- Youth Information
- Project Information
- 4-H Calendar
A Note from the Extension Office
April Showers bring May Flowers! Finally, we had some rain! The flowers are starting to pop up. Spring is upon us and summer is just around the corner. Summer means preparation for the fair, a busy time for all of us. Please refer to your newsletter on a regular basis, it is packed full of information needed for a successful 4-H year. Also watch your email, reminders will be sent. We do not want you to miss any important information or deadlines.
Adams County Fairbook
The Fairbook is at the printers! The Fairbook will continue to be a hard copy formatted so it can be carried with you, we will let you know when the books arrive in the office. The Fairbook is posted as a PDF on the Adams County Extension website 2023 Adams County 4-H Fair Book Published.pdf (unl.edu)
Extension Office Closed
- May 29th - Memorial Day
Congratulations
- To all the graduating Seniors, we wish you well in your future endeavors!
Leaders & Parents Corner
Ways to Communicate with us!
Communication Tool: Remind App
Adams County 4-H would like to improve our communication and outreach with our 4-H families, volunteers, and partners. Therefore, we invite you to join Adams County 4-H in the Remind App! https://www.remind.com/join/adamsco4h Join today and be caught up on everything happening. Already have the Remind App? Look up for the Class Code: @adamsco4h
Checkout the Facebook Page
Follow our 4-H Facebook Page that allows us to focus on 4-H content focused for our 4-H families. You may review it at: https://www.facebook.com/AdamsCo4H
We still have the UNL Extension in Adams County Facebook page for all the Adams County Extension information.
Junior Leader News
“All Aboard the LeaderSHIP” The Adams County 4-H Junior Leaders next meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. on May 8, 2023. Please note the meeting has changed due to graduations on Sundays. The meeting will be held at the Adams County Extension Office. Anyone is welcome to join the Junior Leader’s Club that is 12 by January 1, 2023, or older. You must be an active member of the Adams County 4-H program by being a member of an organized 4-H club or an independent member. Junior Leaders do a lot of fun, learning and leadership activities, this year the focus will be on the “new” pilot program for Wish of a Lifetime partnering with elderly adults. Some of the Jr. Leader activities are: pancake feed and food booth at the county fair, along with helping members and younger 4-H’ers with 4-H projects and being positive role model for younger 4-H’ers. Bring a friend and make new friends. Also, you are eligible to earn a scholarship. If you have any questions, please contact Julie at the Adams County Extension Office (402-461-7209).
4-H 101
Are you new to the 4-H program and need some extra guidance? This group will navigate you through your first or second year of 4-H, you will be instructed on deadlines, projects and exhibits, guided on proper 4-H procedures all while having a great time. This special interest group will meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Extension Office. Mark your calendar for meeting on May 16th this meeting will be covering enrolling in 4-H and selecting projects, please RSVP the Extension Office at 402-461-7209 by May 12th.
Leader & Volunteer Enrollment
If you have not done this yet, this is of upmost importance. If you are serving in the role of a superintendent for the fair or helping with summer activities such as workshops, fair activities etc. it is mandatory to complete the leader and enrollment forms.
We depend on and use leaders and volunteers throughout the Adams County 4-H program. Every year the Leaders and Volunteers are required to enroll/re-enroll in 4-H Online
Once enrolled for 2023, your status in 4-H Online will be “Pending” until we have verification that you have cleared the Volunteer Screening. Once you have submitted your enrollment, if you are a new volunteer, you will receive an email with instructions on what to expect next as we will submit your name to the State 4-H Office. We need every Leader/Volunteer to complete all the steps if you are planning to continue as a Leader/Volunteer in 2023. See enrollment information at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/adams/Volunteer_Re-Enrollment_Instructions_4H_Online_2023.pdf
Save the dates for 2023 Adams County Fair July 19 - 23
It's official, 2023 Adams County Fairfest Dates!
The 2023 Adams County Fair is July 19th to July 23th. Static Exhibits will be entered Sunday & Monday July 16th & 17th. Livestock check-in is Tuesday July 18th. Livestock Auction will be Monday, July 24th. The livestock show schedule including Clover Kids will be the same as the 2022 fair.
4-H Food Booth at the Fair
Anyone interested in working in the 4-H Food Booth at the fair, please contact Julie Ochsner or Twila Bankson to set up your time. The shifts are four hours each. Please wear a 4-H T-shirt and bring a baseball cap to wear while working in the booth. This could be clubs, independents, CWF, 4-H’ers or 4-H families.
Community Day at the Adams County Fairgrounds
The Adams County 4-H Council invites 4-H families and 4-H clubs to give back to the facility that creates incredible memories during our Adams County Fair. As the 4-H Pledge says “I pledge my hands to larger service…” - Join us Friday, June 2nd from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Adams County Fairgrounds. The 4-H Council is working with the Adams County Ag Society and Fairgrounds staff on this Community Day. Please mark your calendars, have some fun, and have many hands make light work.
Be sure to check out the Adams County Fairgrounds Website for registration!
4-H Council
May Agenda & Happenings
- 4-H Dog Volunteer / Leader Training Review
- Parade
- Summer Programming
- 4-H Incentive T-Shirt
- PASE
- Sheep & Goat Weigh-in
- School Enrichment Programming
Youth Information
4-H Enrollment is still open for 2023
Get a start on a great 4-H year and beat the last-minute scramble by re-enrolling for the 2023 4-H year at https://v2.4honline.com. If Adams County is your primary County, you have the options of paying the $5.00 enrollment online with a credit card or you can pay via check or cash in our office.
If Adams County is your 2nd County, you must pay Adams County 4-H enrollment fee directly (cash or check only) to our office. Remember that once your enrollment is complete and approved you can still go back in and add additional projects until June 15th. Your early enrollment makes you eligible for Adams County’s Early Bird incentives.
Adams/Webster Citizenship Washington Focus Trip
It is time to start filling our bus (or plane) for the 2025 CWF Experience! Youth can sign up now with their intent to attend the 2025, 2028, and 2031 CWF Experience. Register today by completing the ‘CWF Participant Form’ and get the correspondence and information regarding fundraising, decision making (bus or plane), and more! While exact dates for 2025 and beyond cannot be finalized, we would be gone about 10 to 14 days with 5 of that at the National 4-H Center. I would encourage families to save from after Memorial Day to the first two full weeks of June open. A final ‘Commitment MoU” CWF Form will be completed leading up to the year trip.
Start the conversation now with your family to attend as a 15 – 18 year old:
- CWF 2025 = Current Age is 13 to 16
- CWF 2028 = Current Age is 10 to 13
- CWF 2031 = Current Age is 7 to 10
Contact Twila Bankson for the ‘CWF Participant Form’ to show your intent today! Fundraising plans are in movement and will be announced soon!
Scholarships
Be sure to check out the scholarships focused on 4-H! For local scholarships, visit - https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/adams/scholarships/ For Statewide 4-H Scholarships visit https://www.ne4hfoundation.org/scholarships/
More 4-H Opportunities
Keep current with statewide opportunities posted on Facebook at https://facebook.com/Nebraska4H
Keep current with local opportunities posted on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AdamsCo4H
Summertime Workshops
Be sure to check your email for the Summertime Workshop Flyer it was sent out on April 25th. The Adams County Summer Workshops is a summer learning experience offered to youth by Extension staff, volunteers, and community members. This program is designed to provide engaging hands-on education for youth of all ages. Summer Workshops is a great way for youth to make new friends, learn new skills or spark a new interest! Workshops fill up quite fast, reserve your favorite workshops now!
Further details will be listed in the Flyer. https://go.unl.edu/adams-workshops
May 23 - Planting 101
May 25 - Animal Science Discovery Days
May 26 - Southern Plains Livestock Juding Clinic & Contest
May 30 - Amazing Photography
May 31 - Spark to Start
May 31 - Inventure Adventure
June 1 - South Central Livestock Judging Clinic & Contest
June 2 - 4-Her''s Care Day
June 5 - I am me, you be you
June 5 - Door Decor with College View Residents
June 5 - Beginning Rocketry
June 6 - County Camp
June 6 - Tractor Droving Days
June 7 - Small Animal Showmanship & Skillathon Clinic
June 9 - Cooking Camp
June 10 - Large Animal Showmanship, Grooming & Judging Clinic
June 13 - Clover Kids Exploring Camp
June 14 - Geocache
June 15 - Mobile Science Lab
June 16 - Create for the Home
June 17 - Small Animal Progress Show
June 20 - It's Sew Easy
June 20 - Fishing Clinic
June 21 - Tie Dye 101
June 21 - Mystery of Dying
June 22 - Beads & Jewels
June 23 - Sew a Table Runner
June 28 - Make it Artzy
June 29 - Feed the Bees to Feed the People
June 30 - Advanced Create for the Home DIY Day
July 5 - Prepare for the Fair
Tractor and Equipment Safety Certification Training Course
The course is sponsored by the University of Nebraska Extension and the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health.
Students will complete the first day of the course by attending a hands-on event at one of two locations or online through the eXtension Foundation Campus website. The hands-on events will occur on May 22 in North Platte and May 30 in Grand Island. After completing the hands-on event or the online course and testing, the required driving test will be offered at seven locations across Nebraska from May 23 through June 8.
Federal law prohibits children under 16 from using specific equipment on a farm unless their parents or legal guardians own the farm. However, certification received through the course grants an exemption to the law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to drive a tractor and to do field work with specific mechanized equipment.
The hands-on event and the online course will cover the required elements of the National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program, including quizzes that students must pass to attend the driving portion of the training. Once a student is registered, the coordinators will send instructions, materials, course paperwork and a link to the online course if they do not attend one of the two hands-on events.
The onsite driving training and exam will include a driving test, equipment operation and ATV safety lessons. Students must demonstrate competence in hitching and unhitching equipment and driving a tractor and trailer through a standardized course. Instructors also will offer education on emergency preparedness, personal protective equipment, and safe behaviors and laws for ATVs, utility-task vehicles (UTVs) and other off-road vehicles (ORVs).
The course costs $35 and includes educational materials and supplies. Participants can pay at the time of registration or before the driving exam. Only checks and cash are accepted.
Hands-On Safety Days (If not attending a Hands-On Safety Day, online course must be completed).
- May 22 – Lincoln Logan McPherson County Extension Office, 348 West State Farm Rd., North Platte, Nebraska
Contacts: Randy Saner (randy.saner@unl.edu) and Vicki Neidhardt (vicki.neidhardt@unl.edu) at 308.532.2683
- May 30 – Raising Nebraska, 501 East Fonner Park Rd., Grand Island
Contacts: Randy Saner (randy.saner@unl.edu) and Vicki Neidhardt (vicki.neidhardt@unl.edu) at 308.532.2683
Tractor Driving Days
- May 23 – Lincoln Logan McPherson County Extension Office, 348 West State Farm Rd., North Platte
Contacts: Randy Saner (randy.saner@unl.edu) and Vicki Neidhardt (vicki.neidhardt@unl.edu) at 308.532.2683
- May 31 – Raising Nebraska, 501 East Fonner Park Rd., Grand Island
Contacts: Randy Saner (randy.saner@unl.edu) and Vicki Neidhardt (vicki.neidhardt@unl.edu) at 308.532.2683
- June 1 – Legacy of the Plains Museum, 2930 Old Oregon Trail, Gering
Contacts: John Thomas (jthomas2@unl.edu) or Stacy Brown (sbrown7@unl.edu) at 308.632.1480
- June 2 – AKRS Equipment, 49110 US Hwy 20 in O’Neill
Contact: Debra Walnofer (dwalnofer2@unl.edu) at 402.336.2760
- June 6 - Adams County Extension, 2975 South Baltimore Ave., Hastings
Contact: Ron Seymour (ron.seymour@unl.edu) at 402.461.7209
- June 7 - Cuming County Fairgrounds, W. Washington St., West Point
Contact: Mary Jo Lueckenhoff (mlueckenhoff1@unl.edu) or Melissa Hagemeister (mhagemeister5@unl.edu) at 402.372.6006
- June 8 – Cass County Fairgrounds, 8400 144th St, Weeping Water
Contact: Sandy Prall (sprall2@unl.edu) at 402.267.2205
Registration form located here: https://go.unl.edu/2023tractorsafety
Exhibiting Your School Projects at Fair
Several projects 4-H members are completing at school can also be exhibited at the fair. Examples of these are family heritage books, bug collections, art projects and shop projects. Visit with the Extension Office Staff to make sure you are enrolled in the appropriate 4-H project and make sure you are following the 2023 Adams County Fairbook for your class entries.
Project Information
Questions about Projects?
There are project manuals available for almost every 4-H project. These written manuals provide hands on lessons & ideas to help youth acquire new skills and knowledge. The manuals are not required, but can be very helpful. Manuals may be purchased at the Extension office or directly through UNL Marketplace or National Shop 4-H
Shooting Sports
Always looking for Volunteers and Instructors!
Adams County Shooting Sports Program is in need of Instructors for next year! If you are interested please contact Julie at the Adams County Extension Office.
Ribbons & Awards
If you were not able to attend the Shooting Sports picnic, please remember to pick up your ribbons, targets etc. in the Adams County Extension Office.
Family & Consumer Science
FCS Judging Contest
Are you ready for life? The FCS Judging Contest will test your skills with a multiple choice quiz in foods & nutrition, clothing & fiber arts, home environment, entrepreneurship, and financial and money management.
This contest is held in conjunction with the Food Revue Contest on Friday, July 14th at 10:30 am and open to any 4-H member. Pre-registration is not required.
Join the Fun at the Fashion Show!
Have you always wanted to participate in the Fashion Show, but really haven’t found your knack for sewing? No worries! You can participate with “purchased” garments also. The Shopping in Style project and Attention Shoppers project offers 4-Her’s the opportunity to purchase an outfit and model it at the Fashion Show.
The Attention Shoppers project is for ages 8-9 and has a $75 limit for an outfit. Shopping in Style is for 4-Her’s age 10 and up, and has no price limitations. Have you started your school shopping for this fall and have a new outfit you’d love to show off? Perfect! Your homecoming or prom dress would be welcome in the show too! Call Julie with questions!
Floriculture, Horticulture & Plant Science
Flower Barrels Available for Pick-up
Even though the workshop is over there are still flower barrels available for pick-up. If you are interested in participating in the Flower Barrel Contest please contact the Fairgrounds in Adams County to make arrangements to get a barrel.
Special Garden Project
The 2023 Special Garden Project will focus on Mrs. Burns’ Lemon Basil. This herb can be used multiple ways. Lemon basil has a unique lemon flavor can be added to any recipe or used as a cut flower in arrangements to add scent and interest.
Get Started:
- Enroll for the "PS: Horticulture (D) - Special Garden Project" through 4-H Online.
- Contact the Adams County Extension Office and let them know how many seed packets you need. If you do not contact your local Extension Office, seeds might not be available for you. Seed packets will be $1.00 per package.
- Seeds are available in the office now! Please pick them up.
By enrolling through 4-H Online, youth will have access to the shared folder with the educational materials including the growing newsletter & evaluation.
Horticulture & Floriculture Exhibits for Fair
Horticulture exhibitors- save your seed packets! To exhibit in this area, you must know your varieties and cultivars. This information must come in with your flowers and vegetables on entry day. Need information on exhibiting flowers/vegetables/ herbs/fruit items? Check out these resources when preparing entries for the fair:
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There is no longer a weight limit for container-grown houseplants, hanging baskets, dish gardens, desert gardens, and terrariums. The current rule states that container-grown plants must be in containers no greater than 12 inches in diameter (inside opening measurement).
Tree & Horticulture Identification Practices and Contest
Learn about Tree and Horticulture identification this year. You will be able to impress your family and friends with your plant knowledge after participating in the program. The initial meeting and practice session is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 25th at the Extension Office. Additional practice sessions will be decided at this meeting. The contest is scheduled for 6:00 PM on June 8th at the Extension Office.
Online Horticulture Contest
Do you know what it takes to pick the best fruit and vegetables out at the grocery store? Or do you know what judges are looking for when they judge your plants at the county fair? Have you ever wondered, what plant is that!?! We are excited to offer the opportunity to learn these and other important horticulture skills through the Online https://go.unl.edu/online4hhortcontest The contest will be available June 2-16, 2023
STEM
Rocket Contest
Enjoy an evening of shooting off rockets at the Adams County Rocket Contest on Thursday, June 30th at 7:00 p.m. North Parking Lot at the Adams County Fairgrounds. This contest is open to any 4-H members who are 5 years or older as of January 1st. Participants do not have to be enrolled in the Aerospace Projects to participate. Youth may build a rocket or purchase a rocket to launch. Each participant will have three launches which may be used for the rocket project requirement. Participants may bring their own launching equipment or use the Adams County Extension Office equipment. To participate, youth must register for the contest by June 15th using the online Pre-Fair Entry submission. New this year Clover Kids may participate in the rocket contest.
Healthy Lifestyles
Bowling Tournament
The bowling tournament is set for Wednesday, June 14th, at 5:30 PM.
Bowling registrations are due to the Extension Office by 5:00 p.m. on June 9th. The cost will be $8.00 per person. New this year Clover Kids may participate in this tournament.
Livestock
Heads Up on ID & Pre-Fair Entry Deadlines
As a friendly reminder here are some important deadlines that will be here before we know it! They are:
·June 1st – State Horse IDs and Levels due in the Adams County Extension Office by 5 PM. State Horse Entries are done online by families and must be completed by 5:00 PM at https://nhorse.fairwire.com/
· June 1st – All County Livestock Id’s Due in the Adams County Extension Office by 5 PM
·June 15th – Online Pre-Fair Entry Due & YQCA Deadline Due in the Adams County Extension Office by 5 PM & County Horse Levels completed.
Important Animal ID Requirements to be eligible for State Fair: DNA will need pulled for all Market and Breeding animals. In addition, any animals that you are considering and would like to be eligible to show at State Fair, will also need to be entered and paid online, by YOU (4-H families) at showstockmgr.com. The deadline for nominating all animals to exhibit at state fair is June 15th.
Sheep & Goat Weigh Day
Be sure to Mark your Calendars! Sheep & Goat Weigh Day is scheduled for Friday, May 5th at the Adams County Fairgrounds, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The 4-H Council has decided that it is not mandatory for exhibitors planning on showing Market Sheep & Meat Goats at fair to weigh their animals at a weigh date. However, animals will need to be weighed in Adams County to participate in the Rate of Gain Contest.
If you do not weigh in your animals you will need to stop by the Extension Office to pick up tags and complete your paper work.
- There will be no cost for the County ear tags.
- Completed ID sheets need to be returned to the Extension office by June 1st
Also remember that you have the opportunity for DNA to be taken for State Fair. The cost of this will be paid online when you nominate your animal for State Fair. You may complete the DNA requirements at home by picking up DNA envelopes at the Extension office and returning them prior to June 1st.
YQCA
Last in-person dates taught in Adams/Webster Counties are announced for the end of May. Any youth 4-H ages 8-18 showing livestock such as poultry, rabbit, swine, sheep/goat, and beef are required to complete YQCA by June 15th. Register for in-person or online by visiting: https://yqcaprogram.org/ If attending the in-person training, please complete the pre-test prior to attending the session.
PASE
Sign-up for Premier Animal Science Events (PASE)!
There is still time to say ‘yes’ to PASE! Youth must be committed and teams finalized by May 15th. The contests include Poultry Judging, Meats Judging, Quiz Bowl, Skill-a-Thon, and Livestock Judging and will be held on Wednesday, June 21st and Thursday, June 22nd on UNL East Campus. Families cover the cost of the dorms ($24 / night) and paid by May 15th.
Practices will be held the following dates w/ locations to prepare the youth.
- Sunday, May 21st – 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm – Webster County Fairgrounds, Bladen, NE
- Wednesday, May 31st – 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm – Adams County Extension Office, Hastings, NE
- Friday, June 1st – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Adams County Extension Office, Hastings, NE
- Monday, June 12th – 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Blue Hill Community Center, Blue Hill, NE
- Saturday, June 17th – 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Adams County Extension Office, Hastings, NE
Let Beth know if you want to join in the fun!
Great Plains Livestock Judging Circut
More info can be found at 4h.unl.edu/livestock-judging-circuit
Horse Levels Required in 2023
The 4-H Council voted and passed to require horse levels for specific classes with implementation by 2023 County Fair. The specific classes by age division:
- Showmanship & Halter Classes: No Levels Required
- Novice Classes: No Levels Required
- Junior participants in performance classes and speed events: Level 1
- Intermediate and senior participants in performance classes and speed events: Level 2
If planning on participating in County Fair: Horse ID’s are due June 1st. Levels passed and Fair Entries are due June 15th.
If planning on participating State Horse Events, Horse ID’s, Levels passed, and Online Entries are due Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Review the Horsemanship Advancement Levels at https://4h.unl.edu/horse-advancement
NO DISTRICT HORSE SHOWS
Dog Obedience Classes
Dog Program Obedience classes, offered thru Adams County Extension by 4-H Dog Program Volunteers, will continue to be held each Monday evening at 7:00 pm at the Adams County Fairgrounds in the west end of the Activities building. 4-H’ers can still participate as long as they have 1) Enrolled in 4-H and in the dog project, 2) Vaccination record form completed and turned into the Extension Office and 3) $10.00 class fee paid to the Extension Office before attending any class. Clover Kids Dog Obedience will begin May 15th. If a Clover Kid wants to participate they need to be registered for the Class before May 1st.
Clover Kids
What is Clover Kids?
The 4-H Clover Kid program is designed to provide 5 to 7 year old's with a variety of educational and recreational experiences in a non-competitive environment. The program fosters the development of life skills that are essential for the cognitive, social, emotional and physical maturation of young children. Clover Kids may participate in activities led by an adult that will help them:
· Explore different interests
· Build self-confidence
· Practice communication skills
· Get along and share with others
· Be a part of a group
· Explore science with simple experiments
· Strengthen motor skills through arts and crafts
· Make friends
Announcing Clover Kid Saturday Fun 2023!
Join Julie on Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. for some fun while learning! You must pre-register a week prior to each session by calling the Extension Office at 402-461-7209. Each workshop session is $5.00 to attend. Workshops are as follows and will feature:
May 6, Extension Office - Needle & Thread (Tie Dye T-shirt & Fashion Show)
Mark your calendars for Clover Kid Camp to be held on June 13th. Check out the Workshop Flyer!
New for Clover Kids in 2023
Clover Kid Eligible Contests
Please see the Adams County Fairbook for details
- FASHION SHOW - Clover Kid Modeling
- BOWLING INDIVIDUAL – Clover Kid Division
- BOWLING TEAM – Clover Kid Division
- GOLF TOURNAMENT – Clover Kid Division
- TENNIS TOURNAMENT – Clover Kid Division
- FOOD REVIEW CONTEST – Clover Kid Division
- ROCKET CONTEST - Clover Kid Entry
Calendar of 4-H Events
May
May 1 - 4-H Council, Extension Office @ 7:00 PM
May 4 - Extension Board, Extension Office @ 6:00 PM
May 5 - Sheep/Goat Weigh In, Fairgrounds @ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
May 6 - Clover Kids Fun Saturday, Extension Office @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
May 8 - (Date Change) - Jr Leader Meeting, Extension Office @ 6:00 PM
May 9 - Ag Society, Fairgrounds @ 7:30 PM
May 16 - 4-H 101, Extension Office @ 6:30 PM
May 22 - BInterested (FCE) (Adults), Extension Office @ 7:00 PM
May 25 - Ag Science Discovery Days - Curtis
May 29 - Extension Office Closed – Memorial Day observed
2023 Adams County 4-H Council
Michele Burnham – Pres.
Heather Mohling – V.Pres.
Jamee Bockerman – Sec.
Kiley McCoy – Tres.
Paul Bankson
Tamara Cecrle
John Copple
Terry DeVries
Jenny Hartman
Dan Klammer
Andrea Marker
Will Rathje
John Scheideler
Jr. Leader Rep – Mikeyla Samuelson
Youth Reps – Kassie Kimle & Abigail Klatt
Chamber of Commerce Rep – Bekah Martin
Ag Society Rep – Patrick Niles
Please take time to THANK these above individuals for their
hard work and dedication to the Adams County 4-H Program!!!
Adams County 4-H Staff
Elizabeth "Beth" Janning
Julie Ochsner
Nebraska Extension Adams County Staff
Ronald C. “Ron” Seymour, Ph.D. ron.seymour@unl.edu
Lynn DeVries – lynn.devries@unl.edu
Elizabeth “Beth” Janning – elizabeth.janning@unl.edu
Julie Ochsner – julie.ochsner@unl.edu
Gwen Rodocker – gwen.rodocker@unl.edu
Twila Bankson – twila.bankson@unl.edu
Alise Verhage – alise.verhage@unl.edu
Angie Katzberg – akatzberg8@unl.edu
Pat Evans – pat.evans@unl.edu
Nebraska Extension in Adams County
Email: adams-county@unl.edu
Website: adams.unl.edu
Location: 2975 South Baltimore Avenue, Hastings, NE, USA
Phone: 402-461-7209