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February 18, 2026 - Chemigation Training
Location: Sidney - South Platte NRD
• 9:00 AM
Meet our new 4-H Instructor!
Hello, my name is Ashlyn Roelle and I am excited to serve as the new Extension Instructor for Cheyenne and Deuel Counties. I grew up in Sidney, NE where I participated in 4-H showing horses, pigs, and static exhibits. I completed my Bachelors in Agriculture Animal Science at the University of Central Missouri where I was a part of Agriculture Club, Collegiate Farm Bureau, and the Agriculture Honors Society. In my spare time I love to spend time with my family and pets. I look forward to working closely with area residents, schools, producers, and volunteers to strengthen existing programs and develop new opportunities that meet local needs.
4-H Schedule and upcoming events
Upcoming Calendar
Sunday, February 1
1:00pm- Sidney Sharpshooters informational meeting at the Sidney Shooting Park
Saturday, February 7
8:00am- Beef weigh-in at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds
Sunday, February 8
1:00pm- Trap Practice
4:00pm- Dryland Toughies meeting at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds
Tuesday, February 10
6:30pm- Archery practice begins, will meet every Tuesday
Thursday, February 12
6:30pm- BB practice begins, will meet every Thursday
Sunday, February 15
1:00pm- All Club Sharpshooters meeting
Friday, February 20
1:30-2:30pm- Clover Kids at the Sidney Public Library
Sunday, February 22
1:00pm- Trap practice
Wednesday, March 4
Deadline to notify the Extension Office if you want Special Garden Project seeds
Thursday, March 12
Deadline to notify the Extension Office if you want Special Agronomy Project seeds
Sunday, March 15
4:00pm- Dryland Toughies meeting at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds
11:59pm- Returning volunteer enrollment deadline
Saturday, March 21
9:00am- In-person YQCA training at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds
Saturday, March 28
9:00am- In-person YQCA training at the Deuel County Fairgrounds
Thursday, April 16
6:00pm- In-person YQCA training in Scottsbluff at the Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center (PREEC)
Thursday, May 14
6:00pm- Sheep and Goat weigh-in at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds
Monday, June 15
By 5:00pm- Member enrollment deadline
By 5:00pm- Ownership Affidavits due
By 5:00pm- YQCA certificates due
Monday, July 6
By 5:00pm- Fair entry forms due
Enrollment
Enrollment is now open for the new program year!
Clover Kids
Join us for our February Clover Kids! This month’s activity will get kids thinking like engineers and cheering like racers!
- Friday, February 20, 1:30- 2:30pm at the Sidney Public Library
- Participation is FREE!
- Clover Kids is open to youth ages 5–7 as of Jan 1
- Please RSVP to the Extension Office by Wednesday, February 18 so we can plan enough supplies for everyone.
News
Meet our office staff!
Stop by the Extension Office and say hello.
Office Manager- Denise Wieser
Rural Prosperity Nebraska Educator- Jamie Bright
4-H Instructor/Educator- Ashlyn Roelle
4-H Assistant- Sara Nelson
Crops and Water Educator- Vinicius Zuppa
