Help out at the fair!

Fairboard is asking for help staffing the Information booth in the exhibit hall.

Please contact Lisa Bousquet 402-610-0689 to

claim your spot!

As the spring and summer progress you will need paperwork and more to assist with those fantastic 4-H projects. Our website has so much information or links to where you can find what you need. To check your 4-H enrollment , update your personal information, address, e-mail, phone or project enrollment: http://ne.4honline.com To complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (QA) training: http://yqca.learngrow.io For almost everything else, visit our website: http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dakota In the red navigation bar select Dakota County 4-H. On this page in the grey boxes on the left you can navigate to the information you are need. County & State fair will have the fairbook, dates, entry information and more. (You can find links to ID sheets on the fair entry information page). If you can’t find something or it was hard to find let Tammy know.

4-H IN FOCUS - DAKOTA COUNTY

May 2017

2017 Fairbook is online

Where to find it?

The 2017 fairbook is on our website? There are a couple of versions. One that is the complete 4-H section that would be just like the print version and another version that is individual pages, broken into section for each area. Hard copies should be available in about 3 weeks. Stop in the Extension Office for your copy!

District Horse Show & Horse Exhibitors

Nebraska 4-H Nebraska FFA License Plate

Deadline for ALL HORSE ID’S whether you will be attending Districts or not, is May 11th, 2017. Please submit the Id’s, liability waiver, entries for District and State Horse show by the 11th at 4:15 P.M!!!

Don’t forget Level II testing must be completed by this date also. Proof of testing, riding skills, and more need to be submitted to Extension Office.

District locations and dates:

June 12th—Lexington June 19th—Hemingford

June 13th—Taylor June 20th—Lincoln

June 14th—Wayne State Horse Show, July 16th—20th, 2017

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New Market sheep class for 2017 Prospect Lamb Class: Maximum weight in the Prospect Lamb Class is 100 pounds. Any lamb 101 pounds or over will be shown in the Market Lamb Class. Prospect Lambs are not eligible for overall Market Lamb

Take your support of “Making the Best Better” and “Learning to Do” wherever you go with the new license plates showcasing Nebraska 4-H and Nebraska FFA! The Nebraska 4-H Foundation and Nebraska FFA Association in cooperation with the Nebraska FFA Alumni, have teamed up to create the first ever license plate supporting the two largest youth organizations in Nebraska. Similar to other organizational specialty license plates, there must be 250 applications received before the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing this organizational plate. Order yours today by filling out the application form at http://ne4hfoundation.org and mailing it along with the $70 fee to the Nebraska 4-H Foundation. Be one of the first 4-H and FFA license plate owners and show the world you are an advocate of these outstanding youth organizations. Show your support of using your “Head, Heart, Hands and Health” to promote “Premier Leadership, Personal Growth and Career Success.”

All market sheep and goats (and their handlers) must attend the Dakota~Thurston County sheep & goat official weigh-in.

Date: Wednesday, May 3st, 2017

Where: Dakota~Thurston County fairgrounds—1547 Stable Drive, South Sioux City, NE

Time: 6:00—8:00 P.M.

Sheep and goats will be weighed and tagged at this time. Please bring money ($1’s preferred) to pay for tags. DNA samples will also be collected

Sheep/Goat Weigh-in

The Dakota-Thurston County Fair will be July 30-August 6, 2017. Pre-fair judging events will be July 26-31. The theme is 50 Years of Family Fun. If you run across old pictures please send to Lisa Bousquet (dakotathurstoncountyfair@mail.com). She is trying to get something put together to highlight 50 years. Originals will be returned, or scan and e-mail photos to Lisa If you prefer the Fairboard making the article please let Lisa and Mary Paeper know.

The Exhibit Hall will have AC this year!!!!

Dakota~Thurston County Fair Updates

Interested in Judging at County Fairs?

New Late Policy for ID/Affidavits

Adults interested in judging county and state 4-H projects need to complete the Judges registration. By completing the judges registration online process, you are agreeing to be screened according to the 4-H Youth Safety Policy. Once the screening process is complete, registration information will be supplied to county Extension Offices and State Fair 4-H superintendents. Those interested in hiring you to judge will contact you directly.

Training resources have been developed by Nebraska 4-H staff to prepare 4-H judges in their effort to create a positive experience for youth at county fairs across the state and at the Nebraska State Fair.

http://4h.unl.edu/judges/registration

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Late ID Policy: 4-H members are to turn in affidavits/ID”s bye the deadline of June 15th of the current 4-H year. Except for horse affidavits which are due May 11th, of the current 4-H year. Affidavits that are submitted past the deadline will be accessed a $10 fee per individual. Affidavits will be accepted up to one week past the deadline, as long as the late fee has been paid. Any addition or changes will only be effective for county fair. Market Beef and Market Sheep are required to attend a official county weigh-in, affidavits are to be turned in at that time.

2017 Animal Exhibitor Handbook is Now Available

the 2017 Animal Exhibitor Handbook is now available and can be found online at http://4h.unl.edu/employee/state-fair under Handbooks. For any questions you may contact Brandy Wagner at bwagner5@unl.edu/

The Fair Board is also looking to set up a schedule for each 4-H Club or Staff to do a short shift in the information window of the Fair Office. Let the Extension Office know if you're interested

Need something to do this summer? Check out the plethora of camps and workshops available in your own backyard and across the state!

For a wide variety of experiences visit the http://extension.unl.statewide/dakota/4-Hcamps/ Camps, clinics workshops, progress shows, horse shows and more are posted here as shared by other counties across the state. Junior Robotics for students going into 1st, 2nd & 3rd grades http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dakota/logo-robotics May 30th, 31st & June 1st, Gardner Public Library, Wakefield June 5th, 6th & 7th, Laurel Community Center, Laurel June 21st, 22nd, & 23rd, Dixon County Extension Office, Concord July 18th, 19 & 20th, South Sioux City High School Library, South Sioux City EV3 Robotics for students going into grade 4 and up http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dakota/logo-robotics May 30th, 31st & June 1st—Gardener Public Library, Wakefield June 5th, 6th, & 7th—Laurel Community Center, Laurel June 21st, 22nd, & 23rd—Dixon County Extension Office, Concord July 11th, 12th & 13th—South Sioux City High School Library, South Sioux City STEM Daycamp

June 27th South Sioux City High School Library - STEM Daycamp is geared to connect youth to science, technology, engineering, and math with hands-on problem solving strategies. Solar Cars * Circuits * Coding

Ponca Daycamp Come get a taste of camp in your own backyard at this year's 4-H Ponca Day Camp. It will be held at Ponca State Park on Tuesday, June 20th. All 4-H members and their friends ages 8-11 in Cedar, Dakota, Dixon, Thurston, and Wayne counties are invited to attend this hands-on camp. For complete registration/health statement please contact the Nebraska Extension Office in Dakota County. Registrations are due by Friday, June 9th. More information is available at extension.unl.edu/statewide/Dakota/education-programs/Dakota-county-4-h/ Come on! Camp can't get any closer

Big Red Summer Academic Camps Big Red Summer Academic Camps are residential career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. By participating in a camp youth get the opportunity to explore the UNL campus, meet people from across the country, spend time investigating an interest or potential career, and have a lot of fun! During the week-long camps, participants will work with UNL faculty to explore the topic of their particular camp, like filmmaking or crop science. After spending several fun-filled days on campus, participants' families are invited to attend a special capstone event where youth showcase their achievements. Big Red Summer Academic Camps are open to all youth grades 10th-12th including recent high school graduates. All housing and food is provided for participants throughout the duration of the camp. Space is limited and camps will fill on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each camp offered has a specific number of openings, please see Big Red Summer Academic Camp Sessions for a list of camps offered this year, descriptions, participant limits, costs, and scholarship opportunities. Camps are hosted by Nebraska 4-H and UNL faculty members in various academic areas across campus.

Summer Workshops

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And More Summer Fun Stuff Bottle Lamps May 20th 2017 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dixon County Extension Office Cost: $10 Supplies Needed: A glass bottle Project Focused on Electricity Class Description: Participants will learn about electrical circuits while putting together a bottle lamp. Maximum: 15 participants Deadline: May 15th Photography-DSLR Cameras June 3rd & 10th, 2017 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dixon County Extension Office Cost: $10 Supplies Needed: Must have a DSLR Camera Project Focused on Photography Class Description: Participants will learn how to use a DSLR camera in manual mode; understand ISO, aperture, and shutter speed; learn tips and tricks with lenses and composition; and much more! Maximum: 10 participants Deadline: May 31st Food Preservation Thursday, June 8, 2017 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dixon County Extension Office Cost: $5 Supplies Needed: None Project Focused on Food Preservation Class Description: Do you want to learn how to can and preserve your own food? Then come and discover the techniques to preserve food making a jar of jam. Maximum: 7 participants Deadline: June 5th Tractor Safety Training

The 2017 Tractor Safety Training is scheduled for June 19-20 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Any youth 14-15 years of age who work on a farm or ranch other than his/her parents’ is required to be certified through a tractor safety course. Extension Educators and field specialists will teach the 2-day course. Cost is $60, which includes materials, lunch both days, and snacks at breaks. Registration is due June 9. For details or to register, contact the Nebraska Extension Office in Dixon County at (402-584-2234).

4-H Summer Camps & Trips Eastern Nebraska 4-H Center/Nebraska State 4-H Camp. Try overnight camps, weeklong camps Great outdoors Day Camps and more at one of the 2 Nebraska 4-H camp sites. For more information visit 4h.unl.edu/summer-camp

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Join in on the fun

at 4-H Saturdays!

Between March 1 – June 30, 2017, National 4-H will kick off the “Raise Your Hand” promotion that will focus more upon attracting 4-H alumni back to the program as parents, volunteers, and donors. During this promotion, alumni will be asked to complete the following steps: 1) Raise Your Hand – Complete the form at http://4-h.org/raise-your-hand to show your pride as a 4‑H alum. 2) Compete for your state – Raising your hand is a vote towards a $20,000, $10,000 or $5,000 award for the states with the most alumni hands raised. 3) Pay it Forward – Tweet, post and share your #4HGrown experience or support and tag fellow alumni asking them to raise their hands for their state at http://4‑H.org/RaiseYourHand.

Nebraska 4-H, in partnership with the Nebraska 4-H Foundation, is celebrating the Nebraska Statehood 150 with the 4-H Clover Chase!

Between March 1 - August 15, 2017, Nebraska 4-H will be hosting a photo scavenger hunt for all 4-H members. Using an app, participants will complete challenges and submit photo entries on social media using #NE4HChase. After submitting photos and earning 150 points, participants will be eligible to receive a commemorative water bottle from their local Nebraska Extension Office and will be entered into a drawing to win a drone with video capability. The Nebraska Extension Office with the highest percentage of participation wins a free National Youth Science Day kit!

Complete details about the 4-H Clover Chase can be found at http://4h.unl.edu/clover-chase. Celebrate Nebraska’s Statehood, and Nebraska 4-H, by participating in this fun-filled opportunity with your friends, club, or family!

4-H Clover Chase

Ak-Sar-Ben Moving to State Fairgrounds in Grand Island

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AKSARBEN says they will move the classic 4-H livestock show to Grand Island in order to have more space to grow the 89-year-old event. This year, it will be held September 28 through October 1 at Fonner Park in Grand Island, in the facilities built for the Nebraska State Fair. The 2017 AKSARBEN Show Schedule, Programs and Judges can be found at: http://www.aksarbenstockshow.com/p/events/359 Additional information can be found at: http://www.aksarbenstockshow.com/

“Raise Your Hand” Promotion

2018 Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) Trip registration. If you will be 14 and not older than 18 on or before December 31, 2017, you are eligible to participate in the trip. This trip is a multi-county trip of 4-Hers in the Northeast Extension District. The tentative dates of the trip are Thursday, June 7 through Saturday, June 16, 2018. These are tentative as schedules may change, but based on trips we have taken in the past, we try to book similar dates every three years. Please indicate you are interested in participating in this trip by completing the bottom portion of the Registration/Information Sheet click on (http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dixon/CWF2018%20Registration%20Form.pdf) for the registration form and returning it to the Nebraska Extension Office in Wayne County on or before June 1, 2017, along with a check for $350 made payable to University of Nebraska - Lincoln. We are estimating the total cost the best we can based on airfare and bus rates. This trip includes stops in many historical places on the East Coast as well as a six night stay at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. 4-Hers learn about our National government during workshops at the National 4-H Center and will visit most of the popular sites in the Washington DC area. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Extension Office in Wayne County.

2018 Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) Trip

Online Horticulture Contest

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Don’t miss this once-in-a-

lifetime opportunity to

travel to Washington

D.C. and take part in a trip like no other!

The 2017 Nebraska 4-H Online Horticulture Judging contest is just around the corner. This year the contest will be available from June 9 at 8am until June 19 at 8:00am. It is composed of three parts; general knowledge questions, plant part and seed identification, as well as a judging portion. It is open to all 4-H youth, as well as adults, and even Extension individuals. No password needed, the link listed below will take you directly to the contest. http://go.unl.edu/2017onlinehortcontest

Please have the youth fill in all of their information completely. The online contest should only be taken once by each participant, if it is taken multiple times the first score entered will be the one used. No study materials are to be used while taking the test. The contest will allow an opportunity for the participant to review the answers prior to submitting. Once submitted, the participants will see their score, but they will not be able to see which questions they missed. After the contest has ended, the participants can request to see their scores and their answers. .

Study Materials for the Online Horticulture Judging Contest and the State 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest held during State Fair are the same and they can be found at: http://4h.unl.edu/fairbook/plant-science/horticulture-id http://njha.org/contests-projects-activities/horticulture-identification-judging-contest/

Nebraska Extension - Dakota County 1505 Broadway P.O. Box 129 Dakota City, NE 68731 Phone: (402)987-2140 Fax: (402)987-2160 Email: dakota-county@unl.edu

Extension is a Division of the Ins tute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln coopera ng with the Coun es and the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension educa onal programs abide with the nondiscrimina-

on policies of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United State Department of Agriculture. ©2016

DAKOTA COUNTY OFFICE STAFF Carol Larvick - Extension Educator Angela Abts- Extension Educator Brenda Sale - Extension Associate Felisha Ibarria - Outreach Coordinator Jill Sokness—Latino Outreach Tammy Peterson - Office Manager

We’re on the Web:

extension.unl.edu/statewide/Dakota/

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📫 5/10 Donovan F

📫 5/11 Favorite Foods/Presentation Contest

📫 5/11 All Horse ID’s Due

📫 5/11 District & State Horse Show entries due

📫 5/11 Regional Speech contest registration deadline

📫 5/14 Happy Mothers day

📫 5/15 Kaia C

📫 5/16 4-H Maker Space

📫 5/22 The Rocker Club meeting

📫 5/24 Payton B.

📫 5/25 Regional Speech Contest—Norfolk

📫 5/25 Grant D

📫 5/29 Memorial Day—Extension Office Closed

📫 5/31 Sheep/Goat Weigh-in—Fairgrounds 6-8 PM

📫 5/30-6/1 Robot Camp—Wakefield

📫 6/1 Gauge T

📫 6/5 Isaac R.

📫 6/5 Dakota County extension Board meeting

📫 6/5 Dakota County 4-H Council meeting

📫 6/5-6/7 Robot Camp –Laurel

📫 6/9 Ponca Day Camp registration deadline

📫 6/12 District Horse—Lexington

📫 6/13 Rabbit Tattoo party—Thurston County Extension Office

📫 6/13 District Horse—Taylor

📫 6/13 Mad Scientist Day

📫 6/14 District Horse—Wayne

📫 All livestock affidavits/IDs are due.

📫 QUALITY ASSURANCE DUE