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Boone-Nance Counties Albion NE 68620 402-395-2158 Fullerton NE 68638 308-536-2691 http:www.boone-nance.unl.edu/home

4-H Bulletin Board - April 2020

www.boone-nance.unl.edu

Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United States Department of Agriculture.

The 4-H Youth Development Program abides with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of

Nebraska-Lincoln and the United State Department of Agriculture.

COVID-19 Update

As the spread of COVID-19 continues rapidly, the University of Nebraska is taking several steps to help protect the health of all Nebraska. Nebraska Extension is fully committed to the health and well-being of Nebraskans. In a disease situation like COVID-19, the principle of social distancing is one of the main methods that can be used to help reduce the spread of the disease.

The principle we are following is ‘social distancing’ where CDC recommends a 6 ft. halo between people to minimize the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission.

Where is Extension 4-H at currently:

Teaching or gathering events between now and May 9 can only be delivered remotely (Zoom or teleconference).

This defines teaching or gathering events as any setting where people might come together. Starting March 16 through May 9, all 4-H events/activities/meetings have been cancelled. Events currently scheduled after May 9 will be yet be determined on a day by day basis. Please stay tune for further announcements. If in doubt about an event being held, please contact the Extension Office.

Thank you for your patience as we move through the tremendous amount of change occurring as a result of this global pandemic.

We are continuing to plan for summer events and will make determinations one month in advance of the event and continue to monitor the situation up to the event.

Summer Project Suggestions

Recently we’ve received lots of questions surrounding the fair. While there are a lot of unknowns yet with COVID 19, we want to leave you with something to think about. If you are in 4-H so you can become a better citizen or learn about goal setting or gain effective

leadership skills………. get the animal or do the exhibit project.

If you are in 4-H so that you can develop a sense of belonging, mastery, independence and generosity ……….get the animal or do the exhibit project.

If you are in 4-H so you can learn about resilience, determination and never giving up hope (even in the middle of a pandemic)………. get the animal or do the exhibit project.

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Learning Resources

Living Room Learning 3rd-5th Grades

Tune in each Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00 pm CT/1:00 pm MT for a hands-on virtually guided activity! Each session will focus on a new activity that can be done with materials found at home. Through these hands-on activities, youth will learn about healthy living, science, technology, engineer, math, and more! Each session will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing. Youth do not need to be 4-H members to participate.

Check out the Living Room Learning link https://4h.unl.edu/living-room-learning

Boredom Buster Challenge 6th-9th Grades

Tune in every Monday and Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 PM CT/1:00 PM MT for the Boredom Buster Challenge! Each week, youth will be given a problem to solve using materials found in their home.

Through these hands-on virtually guided challenges youth will learn about entrepreneurship, healthy living, science, technology, and more! Each session will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing. Youth do not need to be 4-H members to participate.

Check out the Boredom Buster Challenge link https://4h.unl.edu/boredom-buster-challenge

Virtual Field Trips 9h-12th Grades

Join Nebraska 4-H each Tuesday at 11:00 AM CT/10:00 AM MT as we go on-site to learn more about science, technology, careers, and more! Virtual field trips offer facility tours, educational experiences, and additional resources for teachers. Each session will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing. Youth do not need to be 4-H members to participate.

Check out the Virtual Field Trip link https://4h.unl.edu/virtual-field-trips

Activity Videos

Self-paced activity videos are designed to guide youth in completing a project at home. To work at their own pace, youth may pause videos, complete a step, and resume the video when they're ready. These videos can help youth prepare fair exhibits, complete science projects, and learn about a topic of interest.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8PMz6vOY3UGFuLRiIgw-hSz76xXW0yL_

A Beautiful Day Ages 1-8

A Beautiful Day is a virtual early childhood space designed to connect with children and families in Nebraska and across the world. The Nebraska College of Education and Human Sciences created the space as a way to share ideas, foster learning and play, and to support caregivers experiencing social distancing.

https://cehs.unl.edu/abeautifulday/

Healthy Living Activity Guide

National 4-H Council's 4-H Healthy Living Activity Guide offers 30 fun, skill-building activities to help your kid live a healthy life.

https://4-h.org/about/inspire-kids-to-do/activity-guide/

Virtual and At-Home Learning

For more virtual and at home learning visit

https://4h.unl.edu/virtual-home-learning

STEM Lab Activities

Looking for easy ways to get your kids interested in science? STEM Lab provides fun, hands-on STEM activities for kids of all ages to do anywhere!

https://4-h.org/parents/stem-agriculture/youth-stem-activities/

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Shooting Sports and Tractor Safety Training

Tractor Safety Training

All youth aged 14-15 and working on a farm or ranch other than their own MUST be certified through a Hazardous Occupations Course. Cost for the training is $60 and Advanced Registration is required. More information can by found on our website or by calling the office.

Nearby Locations: Grand Island - May 28-29 Kearney - May 30-31 Ainsworth - June 6-7 O’Neill - June 11-12 Wayne - June 20-21

Boone County Shooting Sports

Archery, Shotgun and .22 Rifle practices have been postponed until July/August and will meet at the Boone County Fairgrounds range as follows:

July 21, 6:30 pm July 23, 6:30 pm July 28, 6:30 pm July 30, 6:30 pm August 4, 6:30 pm August 6, 6:30 pm Sunday, August 9, 2 pm (County Fair Match -

Required for all 4-H’ers)

Shooting Sport Competitions

There are lots of opportunities for shooting sports participants to compete across the state. All events and registration information can be found on the shooting sports website at 4h.unl.edu/shooting-sports/calendar.

June 6 - State 4-H Archery Outdoor Championships, Grand Island

2020 Boone County 4-H Council

President Greg Christo, Albion Vice President Kurtis Rasmussen, Albion Secretary Cheryl Andreasen, St. Edward Treasurer Nick Kayton, Albion

Bryce Naber, Albion Janet Groeteke, Cedar Rapids Greg Christo, Albion Scott Brengelman, Albion Joe Epperley, Albion Brian Maricle, Albion Jeri Wies, Petersburg Kris Schrad, Albion

Youth 4-H Council Members

Cody Maricle, Albion Carson Maricle, Albion

2020 Nance County 4-H Council

President Keith Umstead, Fullerton Vice President Scott Russell, Fullerton Secretary Mandy Dubas, Fullerton Treasurer Jennifer Wood, Fullerton

Mindy Swanson, Genoa Missy Crouse, Belgrade Kendal Sock, Genoa Chris Sullivan, Fullerton Eric Frenzen, Fullerton James Thomas, Fullerton

Youth 4-H Council Members

Paige Wood, Fullerton Raina Swanson, Genoa

Boone County Fair - July 11-15

Nance County Fair - July 24-26

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Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (Quality Assurance)

YQCA will be offering a 25% off flash sale from April 1-30th, 2020. This will make the cost of the web based training $9. To take advantage of this discount, families must purchase coupons through sales@yqca.org with a P.O. or check only using the order form. These coupons must be used during April.

There will be no Zoom classes or any other virtual training tools to present instructor led trainings. We appreciate your patience while the YQCA National Board will continue to monitor the situation and reevaluate as they know more about the Covid-19 situation.

Those wishing to take part in the flash sale will need to purchase $9 web-based training coupons from YQCA. Coupon order forms can be obtained by emailing sales@yqca.org. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNTED PRICE.

Once the order form and proof of payment is received, coupons will be issued and returned to the purchaser within 3-5 business days.

Coupons MUST be used towards a web-based training by April 30, 2020.

We recognize those who have typically utilized the instructor-led training option may be unfamiliar with what users receive with their registration fee. We have identified those items below :

• Each session purchased includes three modules – a knowledge builder, a skills lab, and a quiz.

o The knowledge builder is where content is delivered, the skills lab provides an opportunity to

apply the content, and the quiz tests knowledge. To receive a certification, an 80% must be

achieved on the 10-question quiz.

o These modules, completed in their entirety, will provide 2-3 hours of an experience for users.

• Features of the online modules include:

o Characters at each age level to guide youth through the course o Free navigation within the course so youth can spend as much or as little time on a particular topic

based upon their personal needs

o Variety of learning opportunities to accommodate various learning styles and modalities

o Audio button on each slide so youth can listen to audio rather than read the on-screen text

Even though staff in Boone & Nance County Offices still intend to offer the face to face YQCA sessions during May/June, we don’t know how long the current situation in our country will last. The web-based training is one option to consider now. We’ll keep all livestock exhibitors informed of any changes in the future.

Upload a Photo, Help Nebraska 4-H Win!

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All photo submissions will receive coupons with up to $50 off Manna Pro products. The three states with the most photos uploaded will receive $6,000, $3,000, and $1,000.

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Animals

4-H Horse Judging Contest

Save the date May 27, 2020 Pitzer Ranch Arena

2020 Loup Valley 4-H Horse Conference

Show Schedule 9:00 AM Start Time

May 31 - Howard County Fairgrounds June 7 - Boone County Fairgrounds June 14 - Wheeler County Fairgrounds June 21 - Nance County Fairgrounds June 29 - Valley County Fairgrounds July 12-16 - State 4-H Horse Show Sept. 20 - Open Show Merrick County

2020 PASE

Premier Animal Science Events (PASE) is a two-day event designed to help youth learn about issues related to the animal industry, explore career opportunities that are available, compete with other teens from across the state, and have FUN! PASE will be held June 22-23 on East Campus in Lincoln.

Contact the office if you are interested.

Animal ID Deadline

All animal ID forms, including beef, swine, sheep, meat goat, dairy goat, dairy , rabbit are DUE in the county office by May 15th to exhibit at county fair.

DNA Needed to Show

A reminder that all feeder calves, market goats, market lambs, and market hogs shown at State Fair must have a DNA sample on file by June 15 to be eligible for entry.

Samples are $7 per head. Contact the Extension

Office for more details.

2020 State Dog Show

When: Saturday, October 3, 2020 Where: Animal Science Complex on East Campus Entry Deadline: Entries due to county office by August 10th.

For more information or questions please contact Grace Kim grace.kim@unl.edu

4-H Horse Camp

June 11-13 at Fort Robinson State Park. Brochure and registration will be available at:

extension.unl.edu/statewide/northernpanhandle/

Boone County Beef, Swine, Goat & Sheep A-Rama Show Weekend

Saturday, May 23

Beef check in from 8:00-9:30. Beef show at 10 a.m. Swine check in from 3:00-4:30. Swine show at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 24

Goat and Sheep check in from 8:30-10:30. Show at 11:30 a.m.

Cash Awards

Show rules and regulations can be found online. Early entry due by May 20.

Contact Boone County Extension at 402-395-2158 for more information.

Upcoming Shows

May 31 Midwest Swine Jackpot, Seward June 1 Small Animal Progress Show, Phelps County June 1 Phelps-Gosper County 4-H Beef Progress Show, Holdrege June 1 South Central Livestock Expo, Bladen June 15 Stanton FFA Progress Show, Stanton June 16 Red Willow County Beef Progress Show, McCook June 29 Rabbit Progress Show, Burchard Fire Hall, Burchard June 29 Regional Dairy Goat 4-H Youth Show, Clay County Fairgrounds

4-H Livestock ID Program

Information on the livestock identification program can be found at: https://4h.unl.edu/livestock

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Horse Updates April 2020

Below are updates for programming for the 4-H horse program that we would like for to share. For more information visit: https://4h.unl.edu/horse/state-expo

Due to the COVID-19 situation and social distancing, there will be changes in 4-H horse Advancement Level Testing. In order to abide by social distancing recommendations, skills and demonstration testing are on hold.

We are encouraging youth to complete the written test, which will be offered online, and the reports/feed chart/healthcare charts as these pieces can be completed by youth at home. The goal is to offer the skills test and demonstration after May 9, 2020.

For 2020, we are also cancelling the District Horse Shows. All youth will be allowed to enter the Fonner Park State 4-H Expo without qualifying. Entries to the State 4-H Expo are due June 15 and the deadline for passing the advancement levels will be extended to June 15.

Dates to Note: Written Advancement Tests Available On-Line. Skills and Demonstration Testing Available: May 9 Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Show Entry Date - June 15, 2020 to the county office Advancement Levels Completed Due Date for State Entries: June 15, 2020 Stampede Entries Due: June 15, 2020

ADVANCEMENT LEVEL TESTING PROCEDURES

LEVEL 1-3 REQUIREMENTS

Written exam: the youth can take the written exams online. There are 4 exams for each level available (A, B, C, and D). If a youth does not receive at least an 80% on their first attempt, they will need to re-take the exam but a different version. It is recommended that youth receive one link and are asked to take the exam without using any resources.

Skills test: currently on hold. The hope is to make these tests available after May 9th. We will continue to monitor social distancing practices.

Demonstration: Skills test: currently on hold. The hope is to make these tests available after May 9th. We will continue to monitor social distancing practices.

LEVEL 2 & 3 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Written report and feed chart emailed to county office at time of completion. Youth are encouraged to complete these while we are all practicing social distancing.

LEVEL 3 – ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Health care paper emailed to county office at time of completion. Youth are encouraged to complete these while we are all practicing social distancing.

Horse Levels - Boone & Nance Counties Boone & Nance County horse exhibitors must have completed their Level 1 by June 1st to be eligible to compete at the 2020 county fair.

4-H Horse Stampede – March, 2020

The 4-H Stampede is now moved to July 12, 2020 (the Sunday prior to the start of the State Expo). The con-tests will be held at Fonner Park in the Bosselman Conference Center starting in the morning. We will have the updated schedule posted on the website in the coming weeks. All youth will need to re-enter if they were previously entered for the March contest. Entries will be due with the entries for State on June 15th.

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NANCE COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL Monday March 16th, 6 pm

Zoom Meeting The March 16th, 2020, meeting of the Nance County 4H Council was called to order by President Umstead at 6:15pm via Zoom. Members present were Russell, Umstead, P. Wood, Dubas, Sullivan, J. Wood, Crouse, M. Swanson, Thomas, Frenzen. Staff present was Pritchard and Glup. Excused members: R. Swanson and Sock. SECRETARY’S REPORT- J. Wood moved & Thomas seconded to approve as read. Motion was carried. TREASURERS REPORT was reviewed. J. Wood paid $455 for the annual sales tax on the food stand. Umstead moved and P. Wood second. Motion carried UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Incentive Fund- $4855 has been collected so far. If a council member has not contacted their donors they need to do so as soon as possible. With the Coronavirus it is advised that these be mailed to the donors rather than hand deliv-ered

Summer Intern- A summer intern has been hired. Roy Cumming will Start May 18th and work until the end of July. He will work approximately 3 days a week.

Ag Society Report- J. Wood attended the last Ag Society meeting and was given a tentative schedule of events. Ag Socie-ty asked the council to consider moving up the time of the Quilt of Valor and Parade of Stars on Friday night. It was originally scheduled for 6:30pm and will now be held at 5:30pm. Changing the time of the Premium Sale was also brought up, but it will remain at 6pm on Sunday the 26th.

Wood chips in the barn was also discussed. Crouse will contact Rod to see if he will donate a truck load for cattle exhibi-tors. Umstead will contact American Wood Fibers to see if they will donate for small animals, sheep, goats, and hog exhibitors.

Fund Raising Committee- Discussed renting out tables in the new building for City Wide Garage Sales. We will wait and see how Coronavirus restrictions impact this before making a decision. Thomas gave an update on metal signs. His recommendation was that signs are 2x4 and our cost for them would be $160. It was agreed upon that we would sell the signs for $250 and there would be yearly renewal fee of $50. Frenzen moved and Dubas second. Motion carried

Hamburger Bash- Council decided that we would continue to seek donations of ground beef, and do a taco bar or slop-py Jos.

Exhibitor T-shirts- Glup checked with Image Market and t-shirts would be $8. Boryca came up with a design and shirt color will be green. Wood moved and Russel second. Motion carried. Council shirts will be ordered and will be ap-proximately $20-$25. Council member need turn in their shirt size to the office ASAP.

Food Stand- Christy Warner has agreed to run the food stand again this year. Her compensation for doing so will be the same as last year. Russel moved and M. Swanson second. Motion carried

Beef Check In- 10-12 head have been check in so far. All livestock and horses to be exhibited at county fair has to be Identified and ID forms turned into the Extension Office by May 15th.

NEW BUSINESS Trophy and Awards Committee- M. and R. Swanson, P Wood, and Russell will meet before April meeting. They will have

prices and styles to present at April meeting. Camp Counselors: Junior camp is June 3rd-5th and counselors ages 16-18 are needed. State Contest Entry Fees- If State contests move forward; the council will pay entry fees. M. Swanson moved and J.

Wood second. Motion carried. At this time all spring events have been postponed. Fall Achievement Date- Oct 4th, 2020 at 4:30pm has been set as the tentative date to hold the Fall Achievement night. It

was discussed that rather than reading all the recipients awards a slide show would play throughout the event listing each individual awards.

Premium Auction- Committee is Umstead, Crouse, Sullivan, and Frenzen Leader PYD Steps- Council members need to complete their volunteer screening requirements ASAP. Packets were sent

Monday, March 16th to any member who had not completed the on-line requirements. Other Business- Development fund applications are due April 1st. M. Swanson presented a check for $500, which was an

unused NIFA grant awarded to the Twin River Stars. Suggested area on which funds may be used was landscaping around the new building.

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER: Next meeting set for April 20th, 2020 6 pm. - via zoom May meeting set for May 18th, 2020, 6pm. Frenzen moved and Umstead seconded to adjourn meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:20 pm. Respectfully submitted, Mandy Dubas, Secretary

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EXTENSION Boone and Nance Counties 222 S 4

th Street

Albion NE 68620-1247

4-H NEWSLETTER

Steve Pritchard Sonya L. Glup Extension Educator Extension Associate

Until Next Month,