Congratulations Graduates!
Sheridan County 4-H CONGRATULATES all our graduating seniors. We are proud of what you have accomplished and know great things are in store for your future.
• Jazlyn Smith • Laney Smith • Logan DeCoste
• Sissy Reina • Jaiden Anderson • Beau Child
• Miles Glassgow • PJ Lynch • Shawna Shadbolt
• Tyler Johnson
Tractor Safety
New!! Hands-On Safety Day: Tractor and Equipment Safety for Young and Beginning Farmers and Ranchers: Young and beginning farmers, ages 13 and older are invited for a day of hands-on equipment demonstrations and tractor driving (14 years of age and over to drive).
May 24, 2022 – West Central Research and Education Center in North Platte
May 26, 2022 – Raising Nebraska in Grand Island
Annual Tractor and Equipment Safety Certification Training Course for students 14 years of age and older: Successful completion of a one-day in-person training (driving exam) paired with an online learning module will result in certification for 14 and 15 year old youth to be employed on farms and ranches.
May 25, 2022– North Platte
June 6, 2022 – O’Neill
June 7, 2022 – Gering
June 8, 2022 – Broken Bow
June 9, 2022 – Hastings
June 10, 2022 – Weeping Water
Robotics Meeting
First Lego League has released a teaser video for the upcoming robotics season!! There will be a robotics meeting for all youth interested in participating in robotics this fall to start planning speakers, fundraisers, and more! The meeting will occur on May 16th at 5 pm at the Extension Office. Please contact Melissa Mracek at mmracek2@unl.edu or (402) 322-0655 for more information.
4-H District Horse Shows - Deadline May 6!
Chadron is hosting a District Horse Show this year! 4-H'ers must have passed Horsemanship Advancement Level II by May 6 in order to participate at a district show. District classes are held as qualifiers for corresponding classes at the State 4-H Horse Expo. District show classes include Hunter Under Saddle, Western Pleasure, Hunt Seat Equitation, Western Horsemanship, Reining, Barrels, and Poles. All entries are due by May 6th.
Online Horticulture Judging 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 Horticulture Contest.
Horticulture judging contest consists of three parts. The first is identification of plant material. The second is a knowledge portion, usually in the form of a true/false or multiple choice quiz. The last portion is judging or placings.
Giddy up and let’s ride and learn!!!
Riding and Written tests must be completed by June 1, 2022. Riding tests will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Gordon Arena. Please contact Wendy Andersen at the Extension Office, 308.327.2312.
You can take the written test any time between 8:30 am – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday at the Extension Office. You can also contact Megan Reimann for Riding tests 308.360.3323. Horse ID Forms must be filled out and delivered to the Extension Office by June 1, 2022.
Riding practice will be each Tuesday and Thursday at the Gordon Arena @5:30; Wednesdays in Hay Springs At Farrell’s Arena 5:00 p.m. For individual lessons or other locations to practice contact Wendy Andersen at the Sheridan County Extension Office, 308-327-2312. Watch for updates on Clinics for specific events throughout May and June 2022.
This year Junior 4H youth that are not comfortable with loping can still compete in the County Fair in: Fitting and Showmanship, Conformation Halter Classes, and Walk Trot Pleasure class.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) - update
The controlled movement order that prohibits birds of any type at events including but not limited to fairs, expositions, swap meets, exotic sales and live bird auctions that NDA issued on March 26, 2022, that was set to expire on April 30, 2022, will now be extended through 11:59 p.m. on May 15, 2022. The order will be reevaluated again at that time. We will keep you updated on poultry at the county fair.
HPAI is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily among birds through nasal and eye secretions, as well as manure. The virus can be spread in various ways from flock to flock, including by wild birds, through contact with infected poultry, by equipment, and on the clothing and shoes of caretakers. Wild birds can carry the virus without becoming sick, while domesticated birds can become very sick.
NDA is encouraging bird owners to prevent contact between their birds and wildlife and to practice strict biosecurity measures.
Clover Buds
- Rushville Clover Buds will be on May 17th at Rushville Elementary starting at 3:30 pm.
- Gordon Clover Buds will be held on May 17th at Gordon Elementary at 3:30 pm.
- Hay Springs Clover Buds will be held on May 5th at Hay Springs School starting at 4:00 pm.
Clover Bud members are youth between the ages of 5 and 7 as of January 1st, 2022. Upon participating in these workshops, youth will have Clover Bud projects to display at the 2022 Sheridan County Fair. To register your child for these FREE events please contact the Nebraska Extension Sheridan County office at (308) 327-2312.
Summer Camp Scholarships
Saddle Blanket Purse
Painted Shirt
Welded Horse Coat Hanger
Build Chicknic Table
Clay Earrings
Crochet reusable water balloons
Welded Agave Yard Art
Macramé under cabinet fruit shelf
Paint Canvas
Nebraska Extension - Sheridan County Office
Email: mnelson82@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/northernpanhandle/educational-programs/northern-panhandle-4-h/
Location: 800 S Loofborrow Street, PO Box 329 Rushville, NE 69360
Phone: 308-327-2312
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLSheridanCounty
Twitter: @SheridanCounty
