YQCA
Any youth planning on participating in any animal project (large and small animals), you are required to take and pass YQCA training. There are two options again this year. You can take a face-to-face training ($3) or take the on-line training ($12). To register, you will go to https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login. You will use your 4hOnline username and password to access. Then you will enter each child’s information. If you created an account for you child last year within YQCA, you will use the same username and password. If this is your first year, you will need to create one and keep track of it for future use. Each child will then need to select the correct age level. Your certificate of completion must be received in the office by June 15th.
Below is the purchase link-via Square. There is a small processing charge that will be incurred by the user for the purchase. This mode of purchasing is encouraged for those buying coupons individually or in bulk. Groups purchasing coupons in bulk, please designate the name/affiliation on line 2 of the address so that the YQCA program manager will know who to create the coupons under for accounting purposes.
Animal Ownership Affidavits (ID Sheets) and Other Animal/Livestock Forms
Animal Project Record Sheet
Due September 1st (includes anyone that sold livestock at the 2024 County Fair Livestock sale)
State Fair
State Fair Information
State Fairbook
Online Livestock Nominations & ID Affidavits
Animals being identified for the Nebraska State Fair & Ak-Sar-Ben must complete this online form.
State Fair Breeding Animals
2020: Families will be required to complete an online online nomination (www.showstockmgr.com) by the June 15 deadline for Breeding Beef, Sheep, & Does (goats). There is a $2.00 nomination fee. For Breeding Beef the tattoo will serve as the official identification and the scrapie tag identification number will serve as the official identification for breeding does (goats) and sheep. A completed ID sheet with the animal ID from the website must be turned into the Extension Office by 5:00 p.m., June 15.
State Fair Market Animals
2020: Visible EID tags and a DNA sample will be required for Market Beef, Swine, Sheep, & Goats. An online nomination will need to be completed (www.showstckmgr.com) and have a signed and sealed official collector with hair samples for DNA verification for each animal. There is a $7.00 DNA fee that will be paid online. A copy of the DNA envelope with the assigned animal ID from the website must be turned into the Extension Office by 5:00 p.m., June 15, along with tag fees. Online nomination due June 15. Animals nominated for State Fair are eligible for Aksarben.
Clothing/Sewing Construction
Quilt of Valor
A quilt constructed by a 4-H member or group to be donated to a worthy cause.
Home Environment
Photography
Horticulture/Floriculture
Clover Kids
The 4-H Clover Kid program is designed specifically for youth ages five to seven. The program offers a variety of educational and recreational experiences in non-competitive environments. These opportunities are ideal for developing confidence, creativity, and competence during this stage of youth development.
Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarships
The Nebraska 4-H Foundation provides up to $25,000 worth of scholarships each year to graduating seniors who have been actively involved in 4-H. Make sure to check the website regularly for available scholarships!
Annual Achievement Application
The Nebraska 4-H Annual Achievement Application is for all 4-H participants ages 8-18.
It will be used for the selection of county, state, and national awards and recognition, including the selection of delegates to the National 4-H Congress and National 4-H Conference. To serve as a delegate for either national experience, youth must turn ages 15-19 during the calendar year in which the trip occurs. Youth interested in being considered as a delegate for these national experiences must make that designation on their application.
Informational Video available to aide in completing application:https://www.youtube.com/watchv=MfIyZfbkfBc&feature=youtu.be
