Otoe County 4-H Dates
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April 10, 2024 https://www.smore.com/n/58gzt
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December 13, 2023 https://www.smore.com/kxat4
December 6, 2023 https://www.smore.com/tare5
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
- Otoe County 4-H Achievement Application Directions 2023
- Otoe County 4-H Achievement Entry Sheet (Form 1-2023) - Due Oct 1
- Otoe County 4-H Activities Form 2-2023 - Due Oct 1
- Nebraska 4-H Achievement Application Report "My Experience" Instructions - Due Oct 1
- Achievement Application Evaluation Tools
- Diamond Clover - Due Oct 1
- 4-H Leader Excellence Nomination Form - Due Oct 1
- 4-H Club Community Pride Award Application - Due Oct 1
- Report of Club Activities - Due Oct 1st
- Treasurer's Report - Due before January 31
Scholarships
- Otoe County 4-H Foundation Scholarship
- Otoe County 4-H Foundation Miyoshi Family Leadership Scholarship
- The Nebraska 4-H 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
- CodeWizardsHQ Educational Scholarship
- 4S Goat Expo Scholarship
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 through UNL Marketplace, through 4-H Online, or at the Extension Office
- Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Resources
Animal Information
Animal ID Guidelines for Otoe County 4-H Animals for 2024
- 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.
County Fair Animal Entries
due Monday, July 1 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 July 1st. 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
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
- 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
Otoe County 4-H Council
- Council Members for 2023/2024
- Otoe County 4-H Sponsorships
Photography Resources
- 2021 Photography Data Tags - Level 1 - Level 2 - Level 3
- How to Prepare Photographs for 4-H Fair Exhibitor