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4-H Youth Development
Holt County Shooting Sports
DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 1ST!
Holt County 4-H Shooting Sports Deadline is November 1st!
To sign up for Holt county Shooting Sports and to be eligible to shoot at the Holt County Fair, youth must do the following:
- Fill out Holt County Shooting Sports Registration Sheet: Either Contact Talya talyashutt2023@gmail.com, visit the Holt County Shooting Sports page, or pick one up at the Holt County Extension Office (128 N. 6th St. O'Neill)
- Sign up to be a 4-H Member: 4honline - This gets you in the 4-H Youth system (new or previous members must do this every year).
- Pay 4-H Dues: See Holt County Shooting Sports Club leaders as this is often paid through the club but can also be paid at the Extension office.
Follow Holt Count Shooting Sports for more info on the Kick-off Meeting and events.
Get started with 4-H Member sign up now!
4-H Online Sign up!
Early Childhood
Fit & Healthy Kids Webinar Series
One Hour, Once a Month Classes
Fit & Healthy Kids Webinar Series - Registration is now open!
Need FREE continuing education hours? Don’t want to travel? Pull up a comfortable chair and join us on the web!
These web-based sessions are for Early Childhood Professionals. The webinars are offered once a month from October to March. Watch live or a recording up to a week after the live session.
See full schedule and sign up below!
See schedule and sign up!
Pasture & Rangeland Management
Virtual Fencing Pitch and Panel Series
Starts November 17th
Join Nebraska Extension for three free online webinars exploring virtual fencing research, products, and real-world producer experiences.
💻 Webinar Schedule | Each Session 7:00 – 8:30PM
-Nov. 17 – Research Updates: Cattle stress, grazing management, research findings, and cost-share opportunities.
-Nov. 19 – Company Products & Apps: Hear from Halter, Monil, Nofence, and eShepherd (Gallagher).
-Nov. 23 – Producer Perspectives: Learn about benefits, challenges, and lessons from early adopters.
Cost: Free - All sessions are online. Access details will be sent to registered participants.
For more information, contact Marissa Eekhoff at meekhoff2@unl.edu or 402-472-5233, or Aaron Berger at aberger2@unl.edu or 308-235-3122
Hosted by Nebraska Extension, with support from Halter, Monil, Nofence, and eShepherd (Gallagher).
Farm and Ranch Management
Understanding Financial Documents
Workshops to Help Ag Producers Understand Financial Documents
Understanding Financial Documents for Farmers and Ranchers
- December 2, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- 128 N. 6th St. | Holt County Annex | O'Neill, NE
Strengthen financial decision-making skills through understanding:
- Balance Sheets
- Cash Flow Statements
- Income Statements
- Financial Ratios
- Goal Setting
- Communication
Free to attend!
Register with the Rural Response Hotline: 800-464-0258
*Partnership with Nebraska Extension, Farm Service Agency, and Southern Extension Risk Management Education
