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4-H Eligibility
The Otoe County 4-H program is open to all youth ages 8 to 18 as of January 1st each year. Youth ages 5, 6 or 7 years of age are eligible to participate as Clover Kids in the Otoe County 4-H program. To be eligible you need to enroll in 4-H by June 15th each year and you can do so by going to https://v2.4honline.com. If you need assistance enrolling check out our enrollment page.
Awards/Reports
- 4-H Achievement Application Instructional Powerpoint
- 4-H Achievement Application Form 2022
- Otoe County Activities Form 1-2022
- Otoe County Activities FOrm 2-2022
- Diamond Clover
- Treasurer's Report
- Character Counts! Award Nomination Form
- 4-H Leader Excellence Nomination Form
- 4-H Club Community Pride Award Application
- Report of Club Activities - Due Oct 1st
Camps, Clinics, Contest, Events, & Workshops
Leader and Volunteer Resources
- Project Resource Central (Pick-A-Project)
- Otoe County Project Listing
- 4-H Club Listing
- Club Resources
Nebraska 4-H Policy Handbook
Using the 4-H Name & Emblem Guidelines - Club Meetings 101
- 4-H Manuals - can be purchased at Otoe Extension Office or through UNL Marketplace
- 4-H Mall to purchase 4-H items directly
- https://4h.unl.edu/volunteer-lunch-learn
Otoe County 4-H Council
2023 Otoe County Fair Dates - July 27-30, 2023, 150 years!!
2023 Otoe County 4-H Fair Book
Livestock entries due online by Friday, June 30th
Static entries due online by Friday, July 14th
Fairwire website Fairwire Instructions
Animal Information
Animal ID Guidelines for Otoe County 4-H Animals for 2023
- Beef - Breeding, Bucket Calf, Feeder Calf & Market Beef Otoe County Beef Shows are Blow and Go
- Companion Animal
- Dog
- Goats - Dairy, Market Meat, & Breeding Meat
- Horse
- Poultry
- Rabbit
- Sheep - Breeding & Market
- Swine - Breeding & Market
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals
(YQCA) formerly known as Quality Assurance - due June, 15th by 4:30 p.m.
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YQCA Training - Friday, May 19, 2023 Fair Center in Syracuse - please register online at YQCA (yqcaprogram.org
- YQCA information
- Sign up for a YQCA class
County Fair Animal Entries
due Friday, June 30 by 11:59 p.m. - All Animals coming to fair must complete an online entry form through Fairwire. Entries are due by 11:59 p.m. on June 30th. Instruction Sheet
- Beef
- Companion Animal
- Dog
- Goats - Dairy & Meat
- Swine
- Horse
- Poultry
- Rabbit
- Sheep
- Clover Kid
Other Otoe County Fair Animal Resources
- Livestock Health Statement - pdf This form must be filled out and turned in at fair weigh-in/check-in. One sheet per species per family (beef, swine, sheep, and goats).
- Livestock Stalling Maps for all species
Horse Resources
2022 Horse Show Patterns:
- Sr. Showmanship, Int. Showmanship, Jr. Showmanship
- Equitation, Reining 14 & over, Reining 13 & under, Ranch Riding
- Trail -walk/trot & Level I, Trail - Level II & III
- Sr. Western Horsemanship, Int. Western Horsemanship, Jr. Western Horsemanship, Walk-Trot Western Horsemanship
Poultry Resources
USDA APHIS | Defend the Flock Program
Below are links to four Poultry Showmanship Videos produced by Brett Kreifels, Nebraska Extension Educator. Watch these videos and learn how to compete in 4-H poultry showmanship.
- Video 1: What is a Poultry Showmanship Presentation? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk7e2agO3bI
- Video 2: Components of a Poultry Showmanship Presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lw8PZ-6vdM
- Video 3: Examples of Poultry Showmanship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDmAuhLEb6g
- Video 4: Examples of Poultry Showmanship 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BPFQgB6yf4
Rabbit Resources
Below are links to Rabbit Showmanship Videos. Watch these videos and learn how to compete in 4-H poultry showmanship.
- Video 1: Rabbit Showmanship Example #1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5DaZtQQ-dE
- Video 1: Rabbit Showmanship Example #2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE8Q_oPyD1A
- Video 1: Rabbit Showmanship Example #3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02lY4ndAYkU
Other Animal Resourses:
- Tattooing Your Beef Project
- Nebraska State Fair
- AKSARBEN
- Animal Identification Requirements for 2022 Nebraska 4-H State Fair & AKSARBEN -
- Certificate of Vaccination for Dogs
- Certificate of Vaccination for Cats
- 4-H Dog Achievievement Program
Static Exhibit Resources
Cake Decorating Manual Clovehttp://www.uwyo.edu/4-h/projects/_manuals/cake-decorating-manual.pdfr Kid Resources
Shooting Sports Information
In Otoe County we have leaders trained in the following disciplines: Archery, BB Gun/Air Rifle and Shotgun. If you are interested in joining shooting sports in Otoe County please contact one of the following Certified Shooting Sports Leaders for Otoe County
- Otoe County Sharp Shooters: Sherlyn Damme - BB Gun/Air Rifle - 402-269-5668
Leader Resources
- Project Resource Central (Pick-A-Project)
- Otoe County Project Listing
- 4-H Yearly Calendar
- 4-H Club Listing
- Club Resources
Nebraska 4-H Policy Handbook
Using the 4-H Name & Emblem Guidelines - Club Meetings 101
- 4-H Manuals - can be purchased at Otoe Extension Office or through UNL Marketplace
- 4-H Mall to purchase 4-H items directly
Otoe County 4-H Council
- Council Members for 2022/2023
Photography Resources
- 2021 Photography Data Tags - Level 1 - Level 2 - Level 3
- How to Prepare Photographs for 4-H Fair Exhibitor
Scholarships
- 4S Goat Expo Scholarship
- CodeWizardsHQ Educational Scholarship
- Otoe County 4-H Foundation Scholarship
- Otoe County 4-H Foundation Miyoshi Family Leadership Scholarship
- Animal Science: Inspiring Your Future Scholarship
- The Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarships
- NACEB 2021-2022 Scholarship Program
- AkSarBen Foundation Scholarships
- Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarships
- University of Nebraska Lincoln Teacher Scholars Academy
- Midwest Messenger Scholarship Opportunity for 4-H and FFA Students
- Oxbow Scholarship Applications
- Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship
Other Resources
- The $15 Challenge Project Report
- 4-H Volunteer Sign Up Sheet for Otoe County Fair
- Food Preservation Cards
- Worksheet for Outstanding Exhibitor 4-H Agricultural Miscellaneous
- Worksheet for Outstanding Exhibitor Clothing and Textiles
- Worksheet for Outstanding Exhibitor Food and Nutrition
- Worksheet for Outstanding Exhibitor Home Enviornment