Nebraska Extension in Knox County, PO Box 45, 308 Bridge Street, Center NE 68724 Phone: 402-288-5611 - Fax: 402-288-5612 - Email: knox-county@unl.edu

Website: http://knox.unl.edu/county4h https://www.facebook.com/KnoxCountyNebraskaExtension/

Knox County 4-H information is available on our website at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/

Raise Your Hand Contest Nebraska has officially been awarded third place in the 2019 National 4-H Raise Your Hand campaign. With this, Nebraska 4-H will receive a $5,000 prize. This prize money will be used for the new 4-H’ers Helping 4-H’ers grant program coordinated by the Nebraska 4-H Foundation Thank you to all who took time to raise your hand for Nebraska 4-H.

REMINDERS ● Don’t forget to pay the 4-H dues to the 4-H Council. ● Plan to attend the Shooting Sports practices so you can participate in the official contests. You must attend at least 2 practices in each discipline to participate in the contest. See the dates for the practices and contests in the newsletter. ● Entry forms were mailed out to those enrolled in the Shooting Sports disciplines and are due back to the office by July 22. ● Dog Practice dates have been set. ● Plan to participate in the Food Revue, Cook-Off Contest, and the Presentation Contest that will be held on Monday, July 22. Call the office to pre-register. ● Entry forms were mailed out to those enrolled in Clothing & Textiles projects and are due back to the Extension Office by July 22. These forms are needed for the Fashion Show and Clothing Judging on August 1. If you did not receive a form, please contact the office. ● Plan to share your talent at the 4-H Talent Contest on Sunday, August 4 at 12 noon at Bloomfield. ● This newsletter contains important detail about the fair, so be sure to read carefully. ● 4-H/FFA Horse Show information is available. ● Check out the schedule for Pop Stand & Show Ring Clean-Up. ● The deadline to enter State Fair 4-H & FFA Livestock and In-Person Contests is by 8 pm on Saturday, August 10.

Important Dates: July 18 .22 Rifle, .22 Pistol & Shotgun

Practice July 21 Dog Practice, 7 pm, Bloomfield July 22 Archery Practice, 7 pm July 22 BB Gun, Air Rifle & Air Pistol

Practice, 7 pm July 22 Cook-Off, Food Revue and

Presentation Contests, Center July 22 Entries DUE for Shooting Sports

Contests, Talent Contest, Fashion Show & Clothing Exhibits

July 22 4-H Council Meeting, Center July 25 .22 Rifle, .22 Pistol & Shotgun

Practice July 26 Fair Pre-Entry Forms Due July 27 Commancheros 4-H Club Annual

Open Horse Show July 29 Dog Practice, 7 pm, Bloomfield July 29 Archery Practice, 7 pm July 29 BB Gun, Air Rifle & Air Pistol

Practice, 7 pm August 1 Fashion Show, Clothing & Textiles

Judging, Bloomfield August 3 .22 Pistol, .22 Rifle & Shotgun

Contests, Bloomfield August 4 Talent Contest, Bloomfield August 4 Archery Contest, Bloomfield August 7 4-H/FFA Horse Show, Bloomfield August 7 BB Gun, Air Rifle & Air Pistol

Contests, Bloomfield August 7 Static Exhibit Check-In, 4-8 pm August 7 Open Class Check-In, 4-8 pm August 8 Fair Livestock Check-In August 7-11 Knox County Fair August 10 SF Online Entries DUE by 8 pm August 19-20 State Fair Eligible Exhibits Due in

Extension Office August 23-Sept 2 NE State Fair, Grand Island August 27 Livestock Superintendent Meeting August 27 4-H Council Meeting Sept 2 Office Closed-Labor Day Sept 4 State Fair Exhibits Ready to Pick-up

July‐August 2019 4‐H News 

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. 

The 4-H Youth Development program abides with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska– Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.

©2019

4-H DUES Dues are $4.00 per member and $1.00 for Clover Kids. The 4-H dues are used for 4-H programming, supplemental insurance, and scholarships in the county. Please give your dues to your club leader or send to the Extension Office. Make checks payable to the Knox County 4-H Council and send to the Extension Office.

4-H Fairbooks Available

The 2019 4-H Fairbook is available at the Extension Office. One book has been allowed for each family. The fairbook has the guidelines for 4-H projects and exhibits, so please check it over carefully. The fairbook is

also on our website at http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/fair/

Nǀ150 Stepping Stone Showcase

4-H members are invited to show their creativity and University of Nebraska pride by creating a stepping stone that represents the Nǀ150 milestone. Stepping stones will be exhibited at the county fair and one stepping stone from each county will be chosen to be displayed at the Nebraska State Fair at the raising Nebraska landscape. Visit https://4h.unl.edu/n150 for more information and stepping stone tips.

Dog Practice Dates Set Julie Dather will be holding practices for those interested in the 4-H Dog Project again this year. Open to 4-H members and Clover Kids. If you want to learn about dog obedience and

showmanship, then you will want to attend. Bring your dog and show leash. The practices will be held at the Knox County Fairgrounds in Bloomfield. The dates are:

Sunday, July 14, 7:00 pm  Sunday, July 21, 7:00 pm Monday, July 29, 7:00 pm

Reminder for 4-Hers Enrolled in Horticulture and Floriculture Please keep track of your variety names as these are needed when you enter your fair entries. The

following resources are available to help you prepare your exhibits for the fair on our webpage at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/4-h-horticulture-floriculture-project/ or from the office: - Selecting & Preparing Vegetables, Herbs & Fruits for Exhibit - Preparing Cut Flowers for Exhibits

2019 4-H Photography Themes

County Theme – Color Red – Celebrate the Nǀ150 by capturing the color “red” in your photograph.

Unit 2 Theme Print – Beautiful Nebraska: Nebraska’s state song, Beautiful Nebraska, talks of peaceful prairieland, rivers, hills of sand, dark green valleys, and rainbows reaching to the ground. However, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and everyone has their own idea of what makes Nebraska great. Entries in the theme print class should capture and share what the exhibitor finds beautiful in or about Nebraska. Unit 3 Theme Print - Nǀ150 – 4-H members enrolled in Mastering Photography Unit 3 are invited to celebrate Nǀ150 by exhibiting in the Theme Print (class B182060). The top exhibit(s) from each county will be selected to advance to the Nebraska State Fair. February 15, 2019 marked 150 years of history to appreciate, impact to unpack, and stories to tell. Much has happened since 1869, all for the purpose of changing lives, advancing knowledge, and fulfilling dreams. How has the University of Nebraska impacted you, your family, or your community? How can you tell this story through photography?

Cook-Off Contest, Food Revue and Presentation Contest

Make plans now to take part in the Cook-Off Contest, Food Revue, and Presentation Contest on Monday, July 22 in Center. The Cook-Off Contest and Food Revue will begin at

5:30 p.m. The Presentation Contest will start at 7:30 p.m. Call the Extension Office to pre-register by July 15th. If you have questions about the contests or need helping in preparing, resources are available from the office or can be found at

http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/4-h-pre-fair-contests/.

2019 County Challenge “Recycled Storage Containers”

Use your imagination and create a Storage Container using recycled items. No project enrollment is required. Check out Pinterest for ideas. Open to Clover Kids also.  

Livestock Progress Shows, Horse Shows & Clinics

For a list of livestock progress shows, horse shows and clinics that are being offered in other counties, visit our Knox County webpage at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/4‐h‐programs‐events/ 

4-H Fashion Show and Clothing/Textiles Construction

Judging Thursday, August 1

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Bloomfield

Registration 1:00 pm; Judging 1:30 pm

Public Fashion Show 7:00 pm Fliers available at

https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/knox‐county‐4‐h‐fashion‐show‐clothingtextiles‐

judging/    

Resources for Clothing & Textiles available at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/4-h-clothing-project/ Sewing Skills for STEAM I, II, III STEAM I Pattern Possibilities STEAM Beyond the Needle Skills Beyond the Needle Tips & Tricks Beyond the Needle Design Techniques Determining Personal Colors

 

Do-You-Know Contest – August 1 Plan to participate in the Do-You-Know Contest on Thursday, August 1 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Bloomfield. Participants will test their knowledge in different areas such as: Foods & Nutrition; Child Development; Clothing; and Design. These will be hands-on, simple matching activities to enhance your knowledge in these areas.

4-H Talent Contest

Sunday, August 4, 12 noon Bloomfield Community Center

If you sing, dance or play an instrument, plan to take part in the 4-H Talent Contest

and share your talent with others. The afternoon will showcase the talents of 4-H members. You can find more information at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/knox‐county‐4‐h‐talent‐contest/.

Spotlight On 4-H! Leader/Volunteer Newsletter The 4-H Spotlight Leader/Volunteer Newsletter is available for club leaders and volunteers. The monthly newsletter gives ideas for club meetings and projects. If you would like to receive the newsletter, please contact the office or it’s available at: http://knox.unl.edu/county4h. The following topics are in the July issue: How to Disagree & Still Be Friends Club Meetings: Including Clover Kids Grab & Go: Clover Kid “Crazy About Corn” Contests: National 4-H Conference How Your Garden Grows! Nebraska Make It With Wool Competition Nebraska 4-H Foundation UNL’s Fisheries & Wildlife

Model Rocket Change

In the past, rockets such as Viking and Wizard have been identified as a level 1 rocket. However, when you go to the website to look up these rockets, the classification has been changed to an intermediate rocket, aka level 2. With this change from the manufactures, we will now be accepting these rockets as level 2 at the County Fair and State Fair. Please keep in mind that some of the

packages that can be purchased may still say level 1 because I’m under the assumption that the manufacturer is not going to recall the items just to repackage them.

Source: State Fair Set Superintendent

Rocket Kits Available We have 2 rocket kits available at the Extension Office left over from the Model Rocket Workshop. They are Estes Baby Bertha and recommended for ages 10+. Cost is $15.00 each. These are State Fair eligible.

Need Your Help in the Static Building It is that time of year again—FAIR TIME!!!  This year 

we are asking families to help us supervise the 4‐H Static building.  This is a wonderful opportunity to see all of the exhibits, meet other 4‐H families, ask questions, and to get ideas for next year.  It is also our way of protecting the exhibits inside.   

Patrolling the building consists of walking through the building periodically to make sure projects have not been moved, played with or damaged.  You do not have to physically sit in the building the entire shift—just be present and check your name off the list once the next volunteer arrives.  The list will be at the south end of the building by the double doors. 

The time schedule was emailed out to everyone on July 15. If you are interested, please call the extension office at 402‐288‐5611. The areas highlighted in gray are times help is not needed.  Any time slots not filled will be times that the 4‐H Static building is open unsupervised and will put our 4‐Her’s projects at risk. 

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity and for all that you do to make the “best” BETTER!!! 

County Fair Information

Fair Pre-Entry Forms County fair pre-entry forms will be mailed out mid-July and are due back to the Extension office by July 26.

4-H T-Shirts The 4-H T-shirts for showing your animal projects at the fair are available at the Extension Office and we will have them at the County Fair also. Cost of the green 4-H T-shirts are: Youth

(10-12 & 14-16) and Adult (Small, Medium, Large, XL) - $8.00 each. We also have some of the white 4-H T-shirts left for $6.00 each. Dress Code: 4-H exhibitors showing any animal projects (beef, dairy, sheep, goats, swine, cat, dog, poultry, pets and rabbits may wear a long-sleeve white shirt, white T-shirt (no club names), or the official Knox County T-shirt (either the green or the white T-shirt) and blue or dark jeans are preferred. No neck ties, hats, caps or other type of headgear are to worn in the show ring. Hard soled shoes or boots are recommended. Horse show exhibitors will find dress code regulations in the Horse Division of the fairbook. ________________________________________

Fairground Camping Sites The contact for camping sites at the Knox County Fairgrounds is Debbie Nipp, phone 402-373-4655. The fee for camping will be $50.00. You may bring your campers to the fairgrounds starting Sunday, August 4. Please note – the Ag Society is asking that you only run the camper’s air conditioner while you are there. They are asking that you not leave it running before fair and after fair. Gate Admission Change: The gate admission will be $10.00 per day and NO season passes will be sold on Thursday as in the past. ________________________________________

Fairgrounds Traffic

The Ag Society is asking that all exhibitors enter the fairgrounds at the east gate and exit out the west gate. Please keep the traffic going one way to avoid congestion.

Open Class Exhibits at the Fair 4-H members, remember you can enter exhibits in the Open Class at the County Fair. So bring your extra plate of cookies, extra vegetables or flowers, etc. to the Open Class building. The check-in time is the same as the 4-H entry time, 4-8 pm on Wednesday, August 7. The Open Class will accept most exhibits, but if you have questions, please call Sandy Wilken, 402-373-4525.

Entering Non-Livestock (Static) 4-H Exhibits All exhibits, other than livestock,

will need to be entered on Wednesday, August 7th between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Entries should be entered at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds. Clover Kids need to enter exhibits, other than animal exhibits, at this time as well. Check the guidelines in the 4-H fairbook and re-check all exhibits to see that additional information is attached to the project. Information sheets are needed in the following areas: ■ Photography exhibits require Data Tags (see pgs 49-55 of fairbook). Data Tags are available at http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/4-h-photography-project/ ■ Home Environment projects - supporting information is required for all Home Environment exhibits. Attach information to explain steps taken. Information must also include element or principle of design used. http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/4-h-home-environment-project/ ■ Human (Child) Development exhibits -classes 1-6 & class 8 requires information sheets (pgs 74-76) ■ Forestry exhibits require labeling (pgs 78-81) ■ Food exhibits must include the recipe (pgs 92-95) ■ Food Preservation exhibits must include the recipe and Food Preservation Card (pgs 95-98) ■ Citizenship exhibits require supporting information (pg 100) ■ Floriculture & Horticulture exhibits require the cultivar or variety name ■ Rockets must include a report (pg 115) ■ Welding exhibits require information attached (pgs 124-125) ■ Woodworking exhibits require the plans attached (pgs 125-126) Attach the information sheets to the exhibit as securely as possible. Please have your name on any additional sheets. We want to be able to reattach them if they do get separated. Thanks for your help in making entry day as smooth as possible.

Knox County Fair August 8‐11, 2019 

Comment Writers Needed Learn more about what judges are looking for in 4-H exhibits by writing comments. If you are available to write comments during the judging on Thursday, August 8th starting at 8:00 am, let the office know.

Interview Judging

Interview judging is available in ALL areas. If you would like to do interview judging on your exhibit with the judge, please sign up when you enter your exhibits on

Wednesday, August 7th.

Announcers Needed Announcers are needed for several shows at the fair. If any youth or adult is willing to announce, please call the office.

Free Appreciation Breakfast

Farmers Pride is once again sponsoring a free breakfast for everyone on Friday, August 9 from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the Church Stand on the fairgrounds. Be sure to thank them!

Attention Horticulture

Exhibitors If you did not list the cultivar or variety name when you pre-entered your flower

or vegetable exhibits, you will need to do so at entry time. Failure to identify the cultivar or variety will drop the entry one ribbon placing. Please read the requirements in the fairbook. The following resources are available on our webpage to help you prepare your exhibits for the county fair http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/4-h-horticulture-floriculture-project/ or from the Extension office: *Selecting & Preparing Vegetables, Herbs and Fruits for Exhibits *Preparing Cut flowers for Exhibits (revised in 2016)

Best of Show in the 4-H Exhibit Building Several areas in the 4-H Exhibit Building receive sponsorship for the Best of Show. If you receive a Best of Show, please have your picture taken at the fair and make sure you thank the sponsor. Foods-$10.00; Photography-$10.00; Horticulture-$10.00 These three are sponsored by the Northwest Feeders 4-H Club Clothing - sewing shears in memory of Louise Wilken, Bloomfield sponsored by Dean & Sandy Wilken Crochet - crochet hooks in memory of Bertha Mlady, Bloomfield sponsored by Dean & Sandy Wilken Forestry – $10.00 sponsored by McCormick Tree Trimming, Verdigre Woodworking - $10.00 by Sparta Sparklers 4-H Club Welding-$100.00 by an Anonymous Donor Human Development - $10.00 Home Environment - $10.00 These are sponsored by Paul and Caroline Oltjenbruns, Bloomfield BOS Rosette for Human Development sponsored by Jen Bollich, Bloomfield Floriculture - $10.00 sponsored by Mary Ketelsen, Center Fairy Gardens - $10.00 sponsored by Keith & Glenda Byerly, Bloomfield Cake Decorating - trophy sponsored by Nebraska Farmers Union BOS Rosette for Food Preservation sponsored by Jen Bollich, Bloomfield Refurbished Furniture - trophy sponsored by Tammi & Joanne Marsh, Hartington Model Rocketry – trophy sponsored by Steve & Joanne Marsh, Hartington

What’s In a Ribbon Placing?

When we get ready to exhibit our projects at the Fair sometimes it’s good to take a ‘time out’ and remember what the true meanings are of the different colors of ribbons. Over the years, I think we have been ‘trained’ to think that red, and even blue ribbons are bad but this simply isn’t the case. The criteria listed on the scoresheets is used to help determine the ribbon placing: Purple: All areas should be outstanding. There should not be obvious flaws in workmanship. Blue: All areas should be rated in the very good or outstanding categories. The exhibit is generally acceptable, but with one or two areas that are not the very best they could be. Red: Ratings would generally fall in the average or needs improvement categories, with possible one very good. The exhibit has several areas that are less than perfect. White: The exhibit has many problems. It is not neatly done or durable. The design principles are not evident.

Don’t Forget to Pick-up Exhibits Fair exhibits can be picked up on Sunday night, August 11 after 5:30 pm or on Monday morning, August 12 from 8 to 10:00 am.

Wristbands Used Again

The Ag Society will be using the wristbands again this year. We will still issue the 4-H member passes one time to all who have fair entries. When you enter the fairgrounds for the first time, they will take your exhibitor pass and put on a permanent wristband. The wristband must stay on the entire fair and there will be no replacements given.

Thank You Notes after Fair

If you win a trophy that is sponsored, please send a Thank You Note to the sponsor on your trophy. There

will be a label on the bottom of the trophy with the address of the sponsor or you can contact the 4-H office for addresses. The 4-H program is dependent on donor support. Please help us give the donors the thanks they deserve.

FREE Thank-You Note Cards Several thank-you notes were donated and will be available at the 4-H office on the fairgrounds. Stop and pick some up.

Bars for 4-H Pop Stand

We are looking for any 4-H families who would like to donate bars to the 4-H Pop Stand during the Fair. We would like the bars individually wrapped and can be left in the 4-H Office or at the 4-H Pop Stand on Thursday, Friday or Saturday of the Fair. If you have time and would like to help out, the 4-H Council would appreciate it.

Phone Available on

Fairgrounds A phone is available in the 4-H Office on the fairgrounds for local calls only. The number is 402-373-4559.

4-H Pop Stand Schedule Thanks to all the clubs for helping with the 4-H Pop Stand. The 4-H Pop Stand raises money for the 4-H Council to use for 4-H programming. We have put together a schedule for this year. If your club cannot work at the time scheduled, please let us know immediately. Please remind 4-H members to wash their hands before working in the pop stand. Again, thanks for your help.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8: 11 am - 2:30 pm Knox County Knockouts 2:30 pm – 6 pm SE Wranglers

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9: Farmer’s Pride serves breakfast from 7-9 am at the Church Stand 10 am- 2 pm Alcott Lads & Lassies 2 pm – 6 pm Lucky Livewires

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10: 7 am – 11 am Knox County Knockouts serving breakfast 11 am – 2:30 pm Northwest Feeders 2:30 pm – 6 pm Lucky Lads & Lassies

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11: 8 am -1 pm Running Water serving breakfast 1 pm - 5 pm Sparta Sparklers

Show Ring Clean-up Assignments

In order to keep the Show Ring (seating area) clean, we will assign 4-H Clubs with livestock interest to Livestock Show Ring Clean-up. Show Ring Clean-up will be reflected on herdsmanship scores. Please pick up trash and brooms will be available in the 4-H Office for check-out to sweep the seats in the Old Show Barn (OSB) and the Harm & Tulleys Building. Clean-up should be done right after the show is over at the approximate times. Thanks! (OSB-Old Show Barn)

Thursday, August 8 After Judging Contest & Dairy/Dairy Goat Show (around 2:30 pm) - Knox County Knockouts After Cat & Dog Show (around 6 pm) OSB & Outside Arena Lucky Lads & Lassies Friday, August 9 After Small Beef Show (around 5 pm) - SE Wranglers Saturday, August 10 After Rabbit Show (around 2 pm) OSB - Lucky Livewires After Sheep & Meat Goat Show (around 6 pm) - Alcott Lads & Lassies Sunday, August 11 After Poultry Show (around 2 pm) OSB - Running Water After Swine Show (12 noon) - Sparta Sparklers After Large Beef Show (4 pm) - Northwest Feeders

Clover Kids Visit the Fair

We are excited to have 77 Clover Kids enrolled this year. The goal is to encourage the Clover Kids and make this a good learning experience. Everyone receives a special Clover Kid participation ribbon for their exhibit. Entry For Clover Kids Non-Animal Exhibits: All exhibits, except animals, should be entered at the 4-H Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, August 7th from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The Clover Kids will be interviewed during check-in of their exhibits. All Clover Kids are encouraged to participate in the interviewing of their exhibits, but it is not required. Clover Kids are limited to one exhibit per entry number. Dummy Roping will be done during the Horse Show on Wednesday, August 7 at 1:00 pm at the Horse Arena located at the northwest corner of the fairgrounds. Entering Clover Kid Animal Exhibits That Stay the Whole Fair: If you plan to keep your Bucket Calf, Bottle Lamb, or Companion Goat the entire fair, they need to be entered from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday, August 8. Please have your calf, lamb, or goat vet checked and then check-in with the Superintendents (located in the Sheep/Goat Barn). Bucket calves, lambs and goats will be stalled in this building. Pigs will check-in from 7:00 am to 9:00 am on Thursday, August 8 and must stay the entire fair. The pigs will be stalled in the Swine Barn. If you can’t find your stall or pen, check with the 4-H Office. If you plan to keep your rabbit or chicken the entire fair, they need to be entered on Thursday, August 8 from 9 am - 12 noon in the Rabbit & Poultry Barn that is next to the Harm & Tulleys Event Center.

Entry for Clover Kid Animal Exhibits the Day of the Show: If you are bringing your poultry or rabbit exhibit the day of the show, they need to be checked in 15 minutes before the show starts. Bucket calves that are being

brought in the day of the show need to be checked in between 8:00 and 9:30 am on Friday, August 9 to be vet checked. Then, please check in with the 4-H Office or the Beef Check-in Superintendent and let them know your calf is here (they will be at the north end of the Harm & Tulleys by the weigh scale). The Clover Kid Bucket Calf Show starts at 10:00 am. Bottle Lambs and Companion Goats that are being brought in the day of the show need to be checked in between 11:00 to 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 10 to be vet checked. Please check in at the 4-H Office to let us know your lamb/goat is here. The Clover Kids exhibits will be interviewed at the beginning of each show. They are encouraged to watch the rest of the show. Animal exhibits will be interviewed as follows:

Dummy Roping Wednesday, August 7, 1 pm

Cat Exhibit

Thursday, August 8, 2:30 pm

Dog Exhibit Thursday, August 8, 4:30 pm

Bucket Calf Exhibit

Friday, August 9, 10:00 am

Rabbit Exhibit Saturday, August 10, show starts at 8:00 am,

but Clover Kids are at 9:00 am

Companion Goat & Bottle Lamb Exhibit Saturday, August 10, 3:00 pm

Pig Exhibit

Sunday, August 11, show starts at 8:00 am, but Clover Kids are at 9:00 am

Companion Animal (Pet) Exhibit & Poultry

Sunday, August 11, 8:00 am

County Fair Livestock Information

Classing Beef Animals for 2019 Since the State Fair changed classing the market beef by weight and not height, the county fair will also be classing market beef by weight. Breeding Heifers and Feeder Calves will be classed by age (birthdate).

Bucket Calf Project

Bucket calves need to be entered on Thursday, August 8 from 9-11 am and may be released after the show on Friday or stay the entire fair.

Bucket Calf projects will be judged on 3 factors: 1/3 project record book; 1/3 interview; and 1/3 show ability of animal (handling, cleanliness, health). Bucket calf record books must be turned into the 4-H Fair Office by 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 8 so that the record book judging can take place prior to the show. The Bucket Calf Show will start at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9th. (No record book for Clover Kids bucket calf.) Bucket Calves will not be allowed to participate in the Feeder Calf Showmanship that starts at 1:00 p.m. This is for feeder calves only. Bucket Calf showmanship will be part of the Bucket Calf Show. Recognition will be given to the top record book score, top interview score, and top show score in the Bucket Calf Show.

Bucket Calf Record Books Bucket calf record books are split into a Beginning Level (ages 8-12 on Jan 1) and Advanced Level (ages 13 & over on Jan 1). Contact the office for a record book or they are available at http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/animal-resources/

Second Year Bucket Calf Project

For those in the Second Year Bucket Calf project, the animals need to be entered on Thursday, August 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and stay the entire fair. Showmanship and judging will take place on Sunday, August 11 during the Large Beef Show. Record books need to be handed in on entry day, Thursday, August 8 by 6:00 p.m. The record book from the previous year needs to be handed in also. Record book available at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/animal-resources/

Resources for Showing Beef Animals The following resources are available at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/animal-resources/ or from the extension office: • Tips for Showing Beef • Guide for Livestock Showmanship Contest

4-H Round Robin Contest

The 9th Annual 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Contest will be held on Sunday, August 11 following the Large Beef Show or approximately 4:00 p.m. 4-H Dress Code is required. The Round Robin Showmanship Contest provides an opportunity for the 4-H Champion and Reserve Champion Senior and Junior Division Showman from the large animal species (horse, small beef, sheep, swine, and large beef) to compete for the best all-around senior and junior showman honors at the fair. It is very possible that one of the reserve showman could be named as Champion Round Robin Showman. Complete rules are available on page 18 of the fairbook.

Belt Buckles for Round Robin Contest Belt buckles will be given to the Champion and Reserve Champion Senior and Junior Showman. Thanks to Jesse & Adele Rader, Rader Feed & Supply LLC, Creighton for sponsoring the belt buckles.

Livestock Vet Inspection

There will be a veterinarian responsible for inspecting your beef, dairy, swine, sheep and goats for clinical health signs as they are checked in. Animals cannot unload until he gives his approval. The vet will be in the area on the east side of the Harm & Tulleys Event Center to inspect animals before unloading.

County Fair Wood Chips and Clean-Up

There will be a pile of coarse wood mulch outside the Harm & Tulleys Event Center that is available for all livestock exhibitors in the Event Center. All exhibitors will be responsible for getting their own wood mulch to their stalls. Please bring wheel barrels and shovels if you have them. There may be a limited supply to borrow. There will NOT be bags of wood chips this year, there will be totes of wood chips available for sheep, goat, bucket calf and swine exhibitors. All exhibitors will be responsible for getting their own wood chips to their stalls. Please bring wheel barrels and shovels if you have them. There may be a limited supply to borrow. All exhibitors in the Event Center will be responsible for cleaning up their stalls when they leave on Sunday night. This means cleaning up all the wood chips and taking to the designated area or dumpsters, which will be posted. Please bring rakes to clean the chips out of the sand. Clean-up for exhibitors in the Sheep/Goat Barn will be posted. No manure will be piled on the west side of the Sheep/Goat Barn. Be resourceful in your use of the wood chips. Pens/stalls do not have to be changed every day - they can be spot cleaned. Feed and water buckets are not to be in pens except during feeding or watering times. Again, we appreciate the cooperation of all 4-H and FFA families.

Entry Day for All Animals All animals must check-in/weigh-in with the appropriate superintendent. Listed below are times for check-in and weigh-in:

Wednesday, August 7, 6:30–8:30 pm Swine may be unloaded at the fairgrounds for vet inspection only. Exhibitors still need to bring their hogs back on Thursday morning from 7-9 am to check-in (market or breeding) and be weighed. The decision at the scale is final.

Thursday, August 8, 7:00 - 9:00 am

swine

Thursday, August 8, 9:00 am to 11:00 am market beef, breeding heifers, second-year

bucket calves, fall feeder calves, bucket calves, dairy, all sheep and all goats

Thursday, August 8, 9:00 am to 12 noon

poultry and rabbits

Friday, August 9, 8:00 - 9:30 am feeder calves and cow/calf pairs for one day

only

Unloading Large Beef Animals For safety purposes, the 4-H Council is asking that you unload your large beef animals at the north end of the Harm & Tulleys Event Center and enter the north entrance to check-in with the beef superintendents.

Sheep, Goat & Bucket Calf Check-In

After your sheep, goats and bucket calves have been vet inspected and unloaded, check-in with the Sheep/Goat and Bucket Calf superintendents located in the Sheep/Goat Barn. For safety purposes, do not check-in your bucket calf with the Large Beef Superintendents in the Harm & Tulleys Event Center.

Blow and Show at the Fair

All beef shows at the Knox County Fair will be groomed with the method of “Blow and Show”. The judging of animals will done on the “Blow and Show” where no adhesives or color enhancers will be allowed. Clear body foam will be allowed. Animals will be docked a ribbon placing if rules are not followed. See page 16 of the County Fairbook for the Grooming of Livestock.

Livestock Judging Contest The Livestock Judging Contest will be on Thursday, August 8 starting at 12:00 noon. Registration will begin at 11:30 am in the 4-H Office. The contest is set-up to be a learning clinic. It’s recommended that all 4-H’ers and their parents participate regardless if youth are enrolled in a livestock project. There are five classes to judge: horses, dairy heifers, swine, sheep, and beef heifers. Hope you can join us! ________________________________________

County Fair Livestock judges are: Horse – Marti Carter Dairy & Dairy Goats – Troy Lammers Cat – Charlie Doerr Dog – April Osborn Livestock Shows – Kent Clymer Rabbit – Dale Knode Poultry & Pets - Reynold Loecker

Schedule for Small Beef Shows on Friday

The 4-H Clover Kid Bucket Calf Show will start at 10 am on Friday, August 9 followed by the 4-H Bucket Calves and FFA Bucket Calves. Bucket Calves are not allowed to participate in the Feeder Calf Showmanship. Recognition will be given to the top record book score, top interview score, and top show score in the Bucket Calf Show.

The 4-H Feeder Calves and Cow/Calf pairs will start at 1:00 pm followed by the FFA Feeder Calves and Cow Calf Pairs.

4-H and FFA Feeder Calves, Cow Calf Pairs and Bucket Calves may be released at the conclusion of the 4-H Feeder Calf/Cow-Calf Show.

4-H Showmanship Champions

The 4-H Council will once again acknowledge the champion showmanship winners. This year, the champion showman in the novice, junior and senior divisions of all species will be awarded a Green Hoodie. Champion winners will need to stop in the 4-H Office on the fairgrounds to view the hoodie and put your order in by 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 11. If you fail to put your order in, you will not receive a hoodie.

Health Requirements for Animals Exhibited at the Fair

Cat: Each cat that is exhibited at the fair, will be required to show proof of vaccination for rabies, panleucopenia, viral rhinotracheitis and calicivirus. Cats must either have a current feline leukemia vaccination or proof of a negative test within 180 days of the show. Proof of vaccinations must be presented at check-in before the show. Shots should be given 2 weeks before the show for the best protection. Cats shall be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, ring worm, any internal and external parasite and infectious diseases. If the animal is not declawed, the claws must be clipped. No expectant or nursing mother cats may enter. Dog: Each dog that is exhibited at the fair must be immunized for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, and Rabies. Proof of vaccination for each dog must be provided at check-in. Beef & Dairy: The vet will inspect all livestock before unloading. Any animal showing evidence of infectious, contagious or communicable diseases will not be allowed to unload or show. Animals that have active ringworm, lesions, visible warts, dermatitis, or abscesses will not be allowed entry. Animals with warts that are visible by a hands-on inspection will not be allowed to unload or show. No test required for Tuberculosis or Brucellosis. Sheep & Goats: The vet will inspect all livestock before unloading. All sheep and meat goats (except breeding sheep shown in the wool) must be shorn before vet inspection. All sheep and goats being exhibited need to be individually identified with USDA official Scrapie ID. Under no circumstances may sheep and goats be exhibited which originate from scrapie-source flocks or scrapie-infected flocks. Swine: Under no circumstances may swine under quarantine be exhibited. Classes are non-terminal. Swine should be free of PRV and Brucellosis. After exhibition, it is strongly recommended that exhibited swine should be kept separate and apart from all other swine and tested negative in no less than 30 days following last exhibition or shipped directly to slaughter.

Upcoming Animal Events

Sept 7-8 – Norfolk Beef Expo (entries due August 26 information available at https://www.norfolkareachamber.com/chamber_event/beef-expo/ Sept 26-29 – AKSARBEN Stock Show, Nebraska State Fairgrounds, Grand Island (entries due online by August 30) https://www.aksarbenstockshow.com/default.aspx

Attention Swine Exhibitors Swine may be unloaded at the

fairgrounds for vet inspection only on Wednesday, August 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Exhibitors still need to bring their hogs back on Thursday morning from

7-9 am to check-in (market or breeding) and be weighed. The decision at the scale is final. No changes can be made to market or breeding after check-in.

Youth PQA Plus certification will be required for swine exhibitors who plan to market their hogs at the fair through John Morrell.

The Swine Show is non-terminal. John Morrell will be buying pigs at the fair on the live weight. The bid will be available at check-in; therefore, you must decide at check-in which pigs will be marketed and which pigs will be going home. Exhibitors selling their pigs will need to sign a Country of Origin form and a HACCP Food Guaranty form.

Breeding Swine Class - Each exhibit is eligible to enter one gilt in the Breeding Swine Class. You must decide at check-in which gilt you are entering and the breeding gilt is not eligible for the Rate-of-Gain Contest. The decision at the scale is final. No changes can be made to market or breeding after check-in.

It is extremely important that hogs are not fed in the wash racks as it clogs up the drainage system. Please feed them in their pens! Please do not use any oil based products on your hogs, because this interferes with the tattoos.

Watering Information for Pigs at Fairs Benny Mote, UNL Swine Extension Specialist has shared information about providing water to your pigs at fair time. Benny shares that water is the most important nutrient you provide your pig to keep them looking and performing their best. Check out his article at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/Swine%20Exhibitors_water.pdf

What Is Herdsmanship?

This may be old news to many of our 4-H members, but it is important for ALL of us to remember what Herdsmanship is about if you are exhibiting livestock at the County Fair. Herdsmanship is the way that a 4-Her displays his or her animals at the Fair. It refers to how neat and attractive 4-H members keep the livestock barn. It also shows how well you care for your animals. At County Fair, State Fair, AKSARBEN and other events 4-H’ers are judged on Herdsmanship. The overall purpose of this is to: 1. Develop knowledge and skill in proper handling and stabling of livestock. 2. Develop knowledge & skill in proper care and use of equipment. 3. Present to Fair visitors a neat, attractive, and well-kept livestock exhibit. 4. Develop club spirit, pride, and cooperation. Let’s all put forth an extra effort with Herdsmanship this year to present an inviting atmosphere to the public.

4-H Shooting Sports Program Knox County 4-H Shooting Sports Contest Dates

.22 Pistol Contest – Saturday, August 3, time TBA, Knox County Fairgrounds

.22 Rifle & Shotgun Contests – Saturday, August 3, 1:00 pm, Knox County Fairgrounds

Archery Contest – Sunday, August 4, 2:00 pm, Knox County Fairgrounds

BB Gun, Air Rifle & Air Pistol Contests – Wednesday, August 7, 3:00 pm, Knox County Fairgrounds

The Dress Code for the official 4-H Shooting Sports Contests - shooters need to wear the official Knox County 4-H T-shirt (green or white) or a plain white T-shirt is acceptable and jeans or shorts.

Archery Practice Dates

Monday, July 22 Monday, July 29 All practices start at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the Bloomfield Airport. If you have questions about the Archery Practices, contact Kevin Millikan at 402-640-3322 or Becky Millikan at 402-640-4643. Remember, all shooters must attend at least 2 practices each year to participate in the official contest.

.22 Rifle, .22 Pistol and Shotgun

Practice Dates Thursday, July 18 Thursday, July 25 Thursday, August 1 Location: Shotgun practices will start at 6:00 pm; .22 Pistol & .22 Rifle practices will start at 6:30 pm and will be held at the Knox County Fairgrounds in Bloomfield. All practices will end at 8:30 pm, NO EXCEPTIONS. Remember, all shooters must attend at least 2 practices each year to participate in the official contest.

BB Gun, Air Rifle & Air Pistol Practice Dates

Monday, July 22 Monday, July 29 All practices will start at 7:00 pm and will be held at the Bloomfield Airport, 54240 880 Rd. Remember, all shooters must attend at least 2 practices each year to participate in the official contest.

Official BB Gun, Air Rifle & Air Pistol Contest

Wednesday, August 7, 3:00 pm Harm & Tulleys Event Center

Knox County Fairgrounds The BB Gun & Air Rifle will be shooting 10 shots from each of the four positions: prone, kneeling, standing and sitting. Schedule for the contest (the letters stand for the beginning letter of the contestant’s last name):

3:00-4:30 p.m. A-E 4:30-6:00 p.m. F-J

6:00-7:30 p.m. K-N 7:30-9:00 p.m. O-Z

Shooters need to bring their gun and safety glasses and have a partner/coach to assist. If you are the coach or partner, please bring a chair. There are NO SCOPES on BB Guns or Air Rifles. If you unable to make your time slot to shoot, you will be moved to the next available time slot or fit in whenever you arrive.

If you are in BB Gun, Air Rifle & Air Pistol, please be there to shoot by 6:00 p.m. Don’t wait until your assigned tie to try to do all.

Upcoming Shooting Sports Dates: ■ Sept 14-15 – State 4-H Shotgun Championships & National Qualifier, Grand Island ■ Oct 19 – State 4-H Air & Smallbore Pistol Championships & National Qualifier, Seward ■ March 28, 2020 – NE State 4-H BB & Air Rifle Contest More information available at https://4h.unl.edu/shooting-sports/calendar

Horse Program The 2019 4-H/FFA Horse Show will start at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7th. Reining Patterns: Novice & Juniors - pattern 1 Seniors - pattern 4 Ranch Horse Pleasure Class - Pattern 2 Trail Class – Novice, Juniors & Seniors: 1. open, pass through & close gate 2. ride over wooden bridge 3. trot over 4 logs 3-3.5 feet apart 4. side pass over obstacle in both directions 5. drag an object backward and pull an object forward

with rope on saddle horn 6. execute a 360-degree forehand turn ■ Before the Horse Show starts, there will be a mandatory meeting for horse exhibitors at 8:15 a.m. by the office ■ Show Order - Senior, Junior, Novice, FFA ■ After showmanship classes - arena is open for all exhibitors to warm-up their horses. ■ Any new ponies will need to be officially measured prior to show starting. ■ To receive a trophy, the exhibitor must have received a purple ribbon. (see page 12 of the fairbook under Premiums) ■ Must be present to get ribbon. Ribbons will be handed out in the arena. ■ Roping Class fees: $3.00 (must be paid with pre-entry form) ■ Goat Tying fees: $3.00 (must be paid with pre-entry form) ■ No additions on entry day. ■ Scratches: All 4-H members are encouraged to scratch one event prior to their class or as soon as possible. Once they have scratched from a class, they cannot re-enter.

Would You Like to Do the Lunch Stand at Horse

Show? If a 4-H club or individual is interested in having a lunch stand at the 4-H/FFA Horse Show on Wednesday, August 7, please let the office know right away. The Horse Show starts at 8:30 am and is held at the Rodeo Arena.

Armbands at 4-H Office

Armbands will be available at the Horse Arena Office on the Fairgrounds Wednesday morning, August 7. Cost is $3.00 each.

Commancheros 4-H Club Annual Open Horse Show Saturday, July 27, 2019, 8:30 am For Show Inquiries, contact Jolene Greckel, 402-640-0445 or Kate DeHaan, 641-780-3919

HASKELL AGRICULTURAL LABORATORY SCIENCE & AG FAMILY FIELD DAY

It is a pleasure to invite you to the free and open to the public Haskell Agricultural Laboratory (HAL) Science & Ag Family Field Day on Wednesday, July 24th at the HAL located 1½ miles

east of Concord, Nebraska. All activities will take place at the HAL Farm site located ¼ mile east of the HAL Headquarters Building. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and continue throughout the day.

The day will feature speaker tracks: Ag (with presentations on Soybean Gall Midge, Dicamba, land values, forage insurance); STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) for Educators and Students; and various educational activities for all ages.

Some of the activities available for all ages include Robotics, Maker Space Trailer, a Science Literacy Trailer, the Mobile Beef Lab, blender bikes, cover crop demonstrations, healthy snack demonstrations, food safety, blood pressure checks, and numerous other programs.

Backyard Farmer will have a live question and answer panel from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. A walking tour of the Northeast Arboretum and information on Bee Research at HAL will be available in the morning and afternoon as well as drawings for free trees.

A free lunch sponsored by the Nebraska Soybean Board will be served at noon. Research tours will be conducted in the morning and afternoon. The day will conclude at 3:30 p.m. I hope that your schedule will allow you to attend. For more information, visit our website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/nerec/ and our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HALenrec/

To assist with planning, you can register at the following site: https://2019halfieldday.eventbrite.com or call Mary at 402-584-3828 so that we can plan for ample food for the festivities. However, registration is not required to attend. Hope to see you the 24th.

2019 Nebraska State Fair Information The State Fair dates are August 23 through September 2. Information on the State Fair and the 2019 State Fair 4-H Fairbook is available at http://4h.unl.edu/fairbook Nebraska State Fair Admission Passes New for 2019 - 4-H livestock exhibitors (beef,

sheep, swine, goat, rabbit, poultry) may purchase a State Fair Exhibitor wristband with their entry for $10.00. With the purchase of each wristband, the exhibitor will receive a livestock exhibitor 150th Fairabration collector pin. This SF Exhibitor wristband is your pass to the fair for all 11 days. Families wishing to purchase additional SF Exhibitor wristbands may do so at $25.00 each. If the SF Exhibitor wristband is lost or stolen, a new SF Exhibitor wristband must be purchased for $25. No exceptions. It is also recommended that the purchase of any additional SF exhibitor wristbands be included in pre-registration through ShoWorks but may be purchased at the check-in trailer for $25.00 These will be in your packets picked up at the Livestock Trailer.

4-H exhibitors who participate in the Fashion Show, Presentation Contest and other contests will receive (1) single-day admission ticket for each day in which they participate.

4-H static exhibitors may purchase reduced price admission tickets.

General parking on the fairgrounds is still FREE this year for your vehicle.

State Fair Static Exhibitor Discount Tickets

New in 2019! 4-H youth exhibiting static exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair will order advance discount tickets directly from the Nebraska State Fair. Discount

tickets will no longer be available through the county offices. Details on ordering tickets is available at https://www.statefair.org/plan-your-visit/pricing. State Fair Gate Admission:

Outside gate admission is $12.00 for ages 13-59 on weekends with $6.00 on Monday, August 26 to Thursday, August 29.

NEW – Senior (ages 60+) gate admission is $5.00 any day.

Youth ages 6 to 12 will be $3.00 every day Children 5 and under will be free.

Gate bundles or presale deals may be purchased at https://www.statefair.org/plan-your-visit/pricing#content-segment-603

State Fair Livestock Parking All exhibitors wishing to park a vehicle in the Livestock Exhibitor Parking Lot or Brunk’s Lot must purchase a vehicle permit (Lot 3 A/B) for $25. This permit must be affixed to

the driver’s side of the windshield. No trailers will be allowed in the Livestock

Exhibitor Parking Lot (Lot 3 A/B). Trailers can be parked in Brunk’s Lot at no charge.

Any exhibitors that do not wish to buy a permit for their vehicle must park in General Parking, which is FREE.

Everyone will come through the Check-In Trailer, but will not be allowed back into Brunk’s Lot to park without a permit. You do not need a parking permit to unload your animals on the fairgrounds. Once you unload, you must exit the fairgrounds.

The $5.00 discount exhibitor passes can be ordered through ShoWorks when the families are entering their livestock. The parking permits, discount exhibitor passes and State Fair Exhibitor wristbands ordered through ShoWorks will be in their packets and can be picked up at the Livestock Trailer. You can pick up your packet anytime the Livestock Trailer is open.

State Fair Livestock Entry Link

The deadline for livestock animal registration for 4-H and FFA is by Saturday, August 10 by 8:00 p.m. The online registration opens July 10. The entry of livestock for State Fair is done by the families, not by the Extension Office, and fees must be paid for using a debit/credit card. There are no other payment options. This is the link directly to the State Fair 4H/FFA page where important documents and the online entry system link is https://www.statefair.org/competitions-and-participate/competitions/livestock-exhibitors

Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI): All animals entering the Nebraska State Fairgrounds must be accompanied by a current CVI (except rabbits, pigeons and poultry originating in Nebraska) and shall have official identification listed on the CVI. The Nebraska State Veterinarian has been assigned as the official veterinarian and will check CVIs at check-in. If you have both 4-H and FFA livestock, they may be listed on the same health certificate as they will be checked at the same time. 2019 State Fair Livestock Health Requirements can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair/live-animal-exhibitor

Changes in State Fair Poultry Entry A 4-H member is limited to exhibiting 5

live bird entries (egg production trios are considered 1 entry). Egg entries are not considered in the 5 bird limit.

Poultry exhibitors have the option to pre-enter up to 10 birds in ShoWorks by

the August 10 deadline for potential substitutions. The family will incur a $3 fee per bird and there will be no refunds for poultry entries. Families are not required to pre-enter more than 5 birds, but will not be able to make substitutions at check-in. Due to the specific cage size needs of the birds, substitutions can only be made within a class. For example, a large fowl chicken may only be substituted with another large fowl chicken. A goose may only be substituted for another goose. More info available at https://4h.unl.edu/fairbook/live-animals/poultry

2019 4-H Culinary Challenge Saturday, August 31, 2019

Nebraska State Fair A team of two 4-H

members will demonstrate healthy decision making through

nutrition, menu planning, food preparation, and food safety during an interview with a judge and through a technology presentation. The Challenge Ingredient for 2019 is DAIRY.

The team will apply healthy living knowledge and skills by planning a nutritious menu, demonstrate their understanding of time management skills in the kitchen and express their originality and creativity through an appropriate themed and properly set table.

To learn more about the contest and for helpful resources, visit https://4h.unl.edu/fairbook/contests/culinary-challenge

NE State Fair Volunteer Opportunities Do you want to spend a few hours at the state fair as an important part of the 4-H programming going on during the fair? We need your help! Nebraska 4-H is looking for volunteers to help with exhibit entry day, judging, and serving as 4-H exhibit building hosts. Volunteers will also be needed to serve as the Lil’ Green Mascot and an event photographer. We also need people to assist with all 4-H contests and events throughout the fair. State Fair 4-H volunteers will receive a gate pass for the day(s) they volunteer.

Volunteers can sign-up by completing the 4-H Volunteer Interest Form available online at https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair/volunteer. They will be accepting volunteers until August 10. If you have questions about being a 4-H volunteer at the Nebraska State Fair, please contact: Cathy Johnston, Extension Educator, cjohnston1@unl.edu or (402) 472-1762.

We look forward to seeing you in Grand Island!

State Fair Premier 4-H Science Award As you plan your 4-H fair exhibits, remember to incorporate 4-H Science into your exhibit. The Premier 4-H Science Award recognizes 4-H youth static exhibits incorporating or demonstrating concepts from the areas of 4-H Science (science, technology, engineering, or math) at the State Fair. Exhibits in all curriculum areas will be considered for the award. Youth can identify one exhibit to be considered for the Premier 4-H Science Award. The application must be submitted along with a photograph of the exhibit (to be used for identification only). All projects successfully incorporating 4-H Science, based on the judging sheet, and selected to be exhibited at State Fair will be recognized with a certificate and up to 3 top exhibits will receive a $100 cash award sponsored by the Nebraska 4-H Foundation. More information at https://4h.unl.edu/fairbook/premier-science-award

Dog Show - New for 2019 Due to facility changes at Fonner Park, the 2019 State 4-H Dog Show will be held on Saturday, September 7 at the Animal Science Complex on the UNL East Campus. Entries for the State 4-H Dog Show are due to the extension office by August 9, 2019. More information at https://4h.unl.edu/dog-show

Nebraska State Fair ID Contests Saturday, August 24

4-H/FFA Building Registration ½ hour before contest

Insect ID at 10:30 am Tree ID at 1:00 pm

Horticulture ID at 3:30 pm Weeds/Crops/Grass/Forbs ID at 6:00 pm

Exhibitors (10+) wanting to participate in any of the contests must submit their entries via the ShoWorks Online Registrations by 8 pm on August 10 which will require payment of entry fees ($5 per contest) with a credit/debit card. For more information, go to https://4h.unl.edu/fairbook/contests

Elite Showman Competition at Nebraska State Fair The Nebraska Department of Agriculture along with

the Rural Radio Network will be hosting the 14th Annual Elite Showman Competition on Saturday, August 31 at the Nebraska State Fair. The contest is open to both 4-H and FFA youth and the county must select one individual (either 4-H or FFA) to represent the county at the state event. Exhibitors must be between 14-18 years of age (as of Jan 1). The contest rules, schedule and structure of events can be found at http://www.nda.nebraska.gov/showman/index.html

This We Believe… 4‐H boys and girls are more important than 4‐H projects. 

Learning how to do a project is more important than the project itself. 

To “learn by doing” through a useful work project is fundamental in any sound educational program and characteristic of the 4‐H program.   

Generally speaking, there is more than one good way of doing most things.  

Our job is to teach 4‐H members how to think, not what to think. 

A balanced program of work and play, geared to the individual needs of all interested youth, is more important than “grooming winners.”  

Sound growth of programs and numbers of boys and girls reached are important measures of vitality.  

Competition is a natural human trait and should be recognized as such in 4‐H work. It should be given no more emphasis than other 4‐H fundamentals.  

Every 4‐H members needs to be noticed, to feel important, to win, and to be praised.  

No 4‐H award is worth sacrificing the reputation of a 4‐H member or leader.  

A blue ribbon 4‐H boy with a red ribbon chicken is more desirable than a red ribbon boy with a blue ribbon chicken.   

‐‐Source: South Dakota “4‐H Doings’ March, 1986