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4-H Signal
February 2021
Red Willow County
1400 W 5th St., McCook, NE 69001
308-345-3390 or 877-674-6947
Enroll for 2021 4-H now! Fax: 308-345-3391
Email: red-willow-county@unl.edu
Redwillow.unl.edu or 4h.unl.edu
Nebraska 4-H Month
February is Nebraska 4-H Month. Join us in celebrating: 4-H Professionals Appreciation Day on Friday, Feb 5, 4-H
Volunteer Appreciation Day on Friday, Feb. 12, 4-H Spirit Day on Friday, Feb. 19, and 4-H Sponsor & Donor
Appreciation Day on Friday, Feb. 26.
Market Beef Weigh-In
This will be held on Sunday, February 7, from 2:00-4:00pm at Tri-State Livestock. All market beef must be weighed
in on this day in order to participate in the Rate of Gain Contest. Optional: Dr. Jamie Kotschwar will be available to
tattoo breeding heifers and do BVD testing on State Fair and Aksarben nominated animals if you would like to have it
done that day.
2021 4-H Enrollment
All 4-H members and volunteers must enroll each year. Please go to ne.4honline.com to complete the process. June 15 is
the statewide enrollment deadline; however, we would appreciate it if you could complete it as soon as possible so we can
keep you updated on the program. If you were enrolled last year, simply follow the Returning 4-H Member instructions
you will see on the homepage. Once you are in your family profile, click on Edit next to each child’s name, go through
each page updating the information as necessary and adding the projects they want to enroll in. Do this until you reach
Submit Enrollment. You are not enrolled until you click on Submit Enrollment. If you were not enrolled last year, go to
ne.4honline.com and follow the New 4-H Member instructions. New enrollments must also complete all required
information including projects for fair and click Submit Enrollment. The Health Form information is optional and does
not have to be completed in order to enroll. Please call the Extension Office with any questions.
When enrolling in 4HOnline please make sure you complete the following:
1. T-shirt size for all 4-H members
2. Grade each 4-H member is enrolled in for the 2020-2021 school year
4-H T-Shirts
We will be using the same t-shirt as last year. If you need replacements or different sizes, contact the office.
4-H Club Meetings
The Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department has decided to follow the Governor's Covid-19 risk assessment for the
state which is based on the number of individuals in hospitals statewide. Currently, the statewide risk dial is blue. If you
are holding club meetings, please follow these guidelines at a minimum: post signs, maintain 6-foot physical distancing,
frequent sanitation, self-monitoring, minimize the duration of the meeting, refrain from serving food and document
participant contact information.
4-H Council
The January meeting was postponed until February 2 at 7:00pm in the 4-H Building Meeting Room to allow for more
social distancing.
2021 Red Willow County Fair
The fair dates have been set for July 21-25, 2021
Avian Influenza
The Nebraska Poultry Industries in consultation with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture would like all poultry
owners to be aware that Avian Influenza is of great concern this year. It is active in several countries and is easily carried
around the world by migrating birds. They recommend following the guidelines at
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/defend-the-flock-
program/defend-the-flock-program to keep your flock safe.
2021 Special Garden Project
The Special Garden Project is a way to offer 4-H members the chance to grow unusual and fun projects in their gardens.
The 2021 Special Garden Project is focused on the tasty Hakurei Turnip. These are not your grandmother’s turnips.
Hakurei is a white salad turnip that is smooth, round and at its best when harvested under 2”. The roots can be eaten raw
or cooked and the tops can also be cooked. Thank you to all who notified the Extension Office that you intend to
participate in this project. We will let you know when the seeds arrive. Make sure you enroll for the Special Garden
Project through 4-H Online. By enrolling through 4-H Online, you will have access to a OneDrive folder with educational
materials including the growing newsletter & evaluation. If you missed the seed deadline, but would still like to
participate, please call the Extension Office. We will have seeds for a few more people on a first come first served basis.
Livestock Skill-A-Thon
Lauren Miller has volunteered to help 4-H youth interested in participating in the Livestock Skill-A-Thon contest prepare
for this event. Livestock Skill-A-Thon is an event where participants demonstrate their knowledge of the livestock
industry in a team setting answering questions in areas that may include topics in the following areas: Meats-Breed and/or
equipment identification and uses-Breeding scenario problem-Animal evaluation and/or marketing problem-Quality
Assurance-Feed identification and use and/or feeding/performance problem. This team event is held in Lincoln June 28,
2021 in Lincoln. If interested in participating, please call the office at 345-3390 so we can notify you when practice
sessions will begin.
“Sew” Much Fabric
The 4-H program has graciously been donated a large amount of quilting fabric. If you have a project you would
like to start or want to complete, please come into the office, and look through what we have. Most of the pieces
we have are in quantities that would be sufficient to complete a project. This fabric is available at no cost to you all we
ask is that you do complete a project with it.
Hippology Academy 2021
This is an online, course designed for youth, adults, leaders, and extension personnel to gain knowledge and
practice on horse hippology content. Content includes practice tests, slides, digital stations and twice weekly
lectures in six content areas. Participants can interact with equine professors from universities across the United States.
New lessons will be available starting on Mondays for 6 weeks starting February 8. Once available, all content will be
accessible 24/7 for the duration of your subscription! Topics covered will be: Equipment and Riding Styles, Stallion
Reproductive Anatomy, External Parasites, Pasture Management, Donkeys and Equine Breeds. This course is targeted for
older youth and adults. Subscription levels: Bronze Level = $50. Access to content until August 8 or Silver Level = $100.
Includes 6-week access to instructors to ask questions and access to content until November 8. If you are a Silver level
subscriber, each week, the Professor of the Week who provided the material will be available to answer questions on their
topic. You are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to 'pick the brains' of these national experts. You can
upgrade from Bronze to Silver at any time. Registration here:
https://campus.extension.org/course/search.php?search=hippology
Virtual Horse Judging Camp 2021
This is an online horse judging camp for anyone thinking about giving horse judging a try. The camp includes at-home
assignments, reasons critique, 4 interactive virtual meetings, quizzes, and certificate of completion. This camp is for
anyone who may be thinking about being on or coaching a Horse Judging team. Each session will have an assignment,
live presentations, discussion of the class and class/runs to practice on and critiques. Also, there is an in-depth session on
oral reasons presented by the Oklahoma State World Champion Horse Judging team. Presenters include: Dr. Steven
Cooper, Oklahoma State University Judging team coach; Taylor Fabus, Michigan State Horse Judging team coach; Dr.
Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska Judging team coach. Topics/classes covered include: Note-taking and reasons,
Halter, Horsemanship, Ranch Riding, and Oral reasons with feedback. Dates are February 16, 18, 23 and 25 at 5 - 6:30pm
Central time. The fee for this course is $30. To purchase and enroll go to:
https://campus.extension.org/course/search.php?search=horse+judging+camp
Animal Science: Inspiring Your Future Scholarship Contest
This is the inaugural year for the Animal Science: Inspiring Your Future Scholarship Contest and ten $5000 scholarships
will be awarded. They want students to tell their digital story about an individual or animal who has inspired them to
pursue an education and career in animal science. This can be done via video, essay, pictures, a combination of those
things, or really any medium that allows them to comfortably express themselves. The website link is below that lists out
the contest details and a link to apply and submit their digital story. All entries must be submitted by noon on February
15th. More details can be found at: https://animalscience.unl.edu/Inspiring-Your-Future-Scholarship-Competition
UNL Animal Science Open House
The Department of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be hosting their Animal Science Open
House on February 25th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. This is a great event for students to get to campus, if they haven’t done so
already or want to take another look at the opportunities available to them as an animal science major. The goal is to have
a wide variety of areas highlighted throughout the facility, so participants are able to see the facility and learn more about
the different areas of animal science. In the past they have had demonstrations from the Husker Equestrian Team and
livestock and horse judging teams along with stations set up educating participants more about animal nutrition,
reproduction, meat science, poultry science, and anatomy, among others. Faculty, staff, and current students will be on
hand to answer questions and visit with the guests. They will be following social distancing and University safety
guidelines at this event and an RSVP is required for all guests. Once guests RSVP they will receive a confirmation email
with parking details, COVID-19 safety precautions, and any other pertinent details. RSVP at
go.unl.edu/asciopenhouse2021. The event will take place directly following the CASNR Experience the Power of Red
Visit Day which ends at 12:30 p.m.
Hastings Museum Pen Pal Program
Does your mail make you smile? The Hastings Museum believes that it should, and so does 4-H! The Red Willow
County Extension Office is helping spread the word about the Hastings Museum Pen Pal Program. This would be a great
way to spruce up your snail mail and make someone else’s day. We also believe there could be a 4-H exhibit or two in the
future based on this project. To learn more about the program, visit https://hastingsmuseum.org/penpal-program/.4-H Civic Engagement Ideas
4-H empowers young people to be true leaders. True Leaders are people who have confidence, will stick to a job until it
gets done, and can endure through challenges. Communities across Nebraska need true leaders now more than ever. 4-H
volunteers and youth across Nebraska may be looking for ideas about how they can become civically engaged, all while
abiding by the guidelines shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A web page with numerous ideas can
be found at: https://4h.unl.edu/4-h-civic-engagement. Now is a great time to collectively use our heads for clearer
thinking, our hearts for greater loyalty, our hands for larger service, and our health for better living.
Winter Fun Pack
Looking for ways to keep the young people in your life engaged this winter? Check out the Winter 4-H Fun Pack a
collection of activities that youth can do on their own at home! Register at: https://4h.unl.edu/winter-fun-
pack?utm_source=winterbreaknewsletter&utm_medium=email
Winter Adventure Lock-In
Spend Valentine’s Day weekend experiencing what 4-H Camp and Raising Nebraska have to offer! You will expand your
horizons with a new recipe and a fun project and practice your camp skills. You’ll enjoy a movie night in the grain bin
theater and spread out your sleeping bags under the giant pivot and watch the lights sparkle. You won’t want to miss it!
Saturday, February 13 @ 1:00 PM CT - Sunday, February 14 @ 1:00 PM CT cost is $110. Register at:
https://4h.unl.edu/camps-centers/school-year-camps?utm_source=winterbreaknewsletter&utm_medium=email
Virtual & At Home Learning
Nebraska 4-H offers a variety of live virtually guided opportunities, on-demand and self-paced experiences, and activity
guides. These resources are perfect for school classrooms, afterschool programs, clubs, home school co-ops, and families
looking for supplemental learning experiences. You will find them at https://4h.unl.edu/virtual-home-
learning?utm_source=winterbreaknewsletter&utm_medium=email.
Innovative Youth Corn Challenge
Are you one to improve corn yields to meet the growing global demand. As a 4-H or FFA member you are eligible to
participate. Over $2000 in cash prizes will be award. Get to work with agronomic professionals and access valuable corn
resources. Deadline to enter is March 15th. For more information and to download the entry form go to
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/cropwatch-youth or call 402-759-3712.
4-H Photography Showcase
Flaunt your photography and submit your favorite photo for a chance for it to be showcased on the Nebraska 4-H
social media channels. The NEW 4-H Photography Showcase offers a project exhibition opportunity beyond traditional
print media. This opportunity is intended to help youth develop professional and technical skills as photographers while
fostering creativity and self-expression. 4-H'ers are invited to submit their favorite photos through the online submission
form at https://4h.unl.edu/photography-showcase-submission-form. Rules and guidelines can be found at
https://4h.unl.edu/photography-showcase.
Sincerely,
Donna Kircher, 4-H Assistant
donna.kircher@unl.edu
Nebraska 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 Sates Department of Agriculture.
Nebraska Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of
Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.
©2021February 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
4-H Council Mtg 4-H Professional
4-H Meeting Room Appreciation Day
7pm
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Market Beef Weigh-In 4-H Volunteer
Tri-State Livestock Appreciation Day
2-4pm
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
President’s Day 4-H Spirit Day
Extension Office Wear your 4-H green
Closed to show your pride!
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
4-H Sponsor & Donor
Appreciation Day
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