Holt-Boyd County 4-H Information
The following information is for both Holt and Boyd County. Following it will be information for the individual counties.
Ak-Sar-Ben Market Lamb Challenge
The purpose of the Ak-Sar-Ben Market Lamb Challenge is to provide a one year, educational, interesting and competitive feature for 4-Hers interested in the lamb program at the Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Exposition. Modeled somewhat after the Catch-A-Calf Program, this event will select exhibitors based on an application process which includes agricultural related essay questions.
Selected exhibitors will receive an Ak-Sar-Ben purchased lamb in April. This lamb will be brought back to the 2010 Exposition to exhibit. Exhibitors will be paired with a community leader who will serve as mentor during the process. 2010 Live Judging will take place Saturday, September 25th at 7:30 in the Farmers National Arena 2 at the Qwest Center Omaha
2010 Interested Participants
4-Hers interested in participating in the 2010 Lamb Challenge must submit their application by March 1, 2010. Forms are available at your local extension office; by going to www.aksarben.org or by clicking on the following:
2010 Lamb Challenge Rules
2010 Application Form
Ak-Sar-Ben Catch-A-Calf Contest
The purpose of the Ak-Sar-Ben Catch-A-Calf Contest is to provide a one year, educational, interesting and competitive feature for 4-Hers interested in the beef program at the Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Exposition. This event will select exhibitors based on a skillathon competition Sunday morning of the current Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Exposition.The top 20 exhibitors will receive a free calf later that fall donated by Ak-Sar-Ben. That calf is raisedby the exhibitor, who is partnered with a community leader who will serve as a mentor, and shown at the next year's Exposition.
There are two phases to the educational, two year Catch A Calf program; the Skillathon phase and the production phase.
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Skillathon- The 4-Her must be at least 13 years old as of January 1 of the current year and must have exhibited at a previous Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Youth Exposition. They must have a beef animal entered at the current Exposition and must be eligible for the next year's Exposition.
Production- While raising the animal, each 4-Her must correspond with his or her sponsor, informing the sponsor of the animal's progress. Additional interaction between exhibitor and sponsor may take place during the year.
2010 Live Judging will take place Saturday, September 25th at 7:30 a.m. in Farmers National Arena at the Qwest Center Omaha
2011 Interested Participants
4-Hers interested in participating in the 2011 Catch-A-Calf contest must submit their application by August 13, 2010. Forms are available at a later date at your local extension office; by going to www.aksarben.org
Holiday Heart & Hands Program (*611.0 kb pdf file - 2 page flyer)
All 4-H volunteers, volunteers from other agencies, youth development professionals, parents and staff are invited to attend the upcoming Holiday Heart & Hands program. This educational program will provide ideas and inspiration for those who work with youth and will be presented by UNL Extension 4-H Youth Development Educators. Five program sites are scheduled across the state. Program topics include Digital Storytelling, Engaging Older Youth, RX for Text Bullying, and Idea Stations. A program flyer is available that lists dates and locations.
Meet The Future - National 4-H Week (*182.0 kb pdf file - 1 page)
National 4-H Week is October 4-10, 2009 Ever wonder what the future will look like? Just take a look at the Holt-Boyd County 4-H Program. It's were young people explre, learn and discover in a safe envi4ronment. In 4-H, kids find their ture passions, gain confidence and give back to the community. Celebrate 4-H efforts in helping today's kids become tomorrow's leaders.
Family Fun Night and 4-H Recruitment Night (*152.0 kb pdf file - 1 page)
Come eat at Pizza Hut (314 East Highway 20, O'Neill) on November 3 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and support the Holt-Boyd County 4-H Program. Bring a friend and have both of your names entered to win a BIG prize. Everyone gets a goody bag. This event is open to everyone of all ages.
Enjoy a Fun Night Out with Your Family and help support 4-H as 15% of the proceeds will be returned to the Holt-Boyd County 4-H Program.
4-H Brochure (*1428 kb pdf file - 2 pages)
Do you know what 4-H has to offer? Check out this brochure about the Holt-Boyd County 4-H Program!
Youth Celebrate National 4-H Week - Press Release(*24.0 kb pdf file - 1 page)
Quilt Detective Flyer - Keep the date - June 15, 2010 (*68.0 kb pdf file - 1 page)
Activities include:
- Quilt Center galleries
- Virtual gallery/detective activity
- Lunch w/ TCD runway show
- Photoshop with Michael James
- Hillestad Gallery
- Material culture/detective activity
2010 Photography Themes
The photography themes for 2010 are:
- Unit II - A Season of Change
- Unit III - Head, Hands and Health in the Heartland
NAC4HA Auctions Original Simpsons Script (*54.0 kb pdf file-1 page)
The National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4HA) auctioned an original, autographed 42-page production script of “The Simpsons” episode, where Bart joins 4-H. Learn more.
Links of Interest for Holt and Boyd 4-H Members and Leaders
Holt County 4-H Information
Holt County Calendar
Holt County Enrollment Information
- Holt County 4-H Enrollment
- Holt County 4-H Project Enrollment
- Holt County 4-H Clubs
Holt County Council Minutes and Newsletters
Holt County Contests and Fair Information
- Holt County 4-H Forms
- FCS Web Quiz - The 2009 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences Web Quiz is now ready to use! This quiz, based on FCS subject matter, is currently available on the 4-H website under “4-Kids”. This quiz is a multiple-choice test based on Family and Consumer Sciences subject matter. The following 4-H manuals were used for this years quiz:
• Sewing For Fun
• Youth in Motion
• Becoming Money Wise Levels I & II
• Road to Good Cooking
• The Sitter
• ESI: Discover the E-Scene
This quiz is designed for you to take by yourself. To be fair to everyone, please do not ask anyone else for help and put your manuals away before you take this quiz. By doing this, you will find out what information you know and what areas you need to work on. You may only take this quiz once. You can take the quiz anytime from April 29, 2009 to August 1, 2009. You will have 60 minutes to complete the quiz. If you want to receive a ribbon at the Boyd County Style Revue you must have completed the quiz by no later than July 8. There is a 4 page instruction sheet (*192 KB pdf file) that will walk you through the registration process. - Holt County Fair
Holt County Shooting Sports Information
Holt County Scholarships and Awards
Boyd County 4-H Information
Boyd County Calendar
Boyd County Enrollment Information
Boyd County Council Minutes and Newsletters
Boyd County Contests and Fair Information
- Boyd County 4-H Forms
- FCS Web Quiz - The 2009 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences Web Quiz is now ready to use! This quiz, based on FCS subject matter, is currently available on the 4-H website under “4-Kids”. This quiz is a multiple-choice test based on Family and Consumer Sciences subject matter. The following 4-H manuals were used for this years quiz:
• Sewing For Fun
• Youth in Motion
• Becoming Money Wise Levels I & II
• Road to Good Cooking
• The Sitter
• ESI: Discover the E-Scene
This quiz is designed for you to take by yourself. To be fair to everyone, please do not ask anyone else for help and put your manuals away before you take this quiz. By doing this, you will find out what information you know and what areas you need to work on. You may only take this quiz once. You can take the quiz anytime from April 29, 2009 to August 1, 2009. You will have 60 minutes to complete the quiz. If you want to receive a ribbon at the Boyd County Style Revue you must have completed the quiz by no later than July 8. There is a 4 page instruction sheet (*192 KB pdf file) that will walk you through the registration process. - Boyd County Fair
• 2009 Fair Schedule (*22.0 KB pdf file - 1 page)
• Boyd County Fair Book - Open Class Exhibits (*122.0 KB pdf file - 16 pages)
• Boyd County Fair Book - Fair Ads
• Animal Welfare for Fairs and Exhibitors
There is increased emphasis by media on the welfare of animals; as well as evidence that a few organizations are becoming more open in their criticism of the care of animals. To help 4-Hers and their leaders understand the differences between animal welfare and animal rights, attached is brochures for 4-H and FFA youth, and their leaders, who plan to exhibit animals at the Boyd County Fair and the Nebraska State Fair. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension thanks faculty of the Ohio State University from whom we adapted these brochures. These two brochures - a Leaders Guide (*257.0 kb pdf file - 2 pages) and a Youth Guide (*247.0 KB pdf file - 2 pages) are to be run front/back.
The Nebraska Farm Bureau and State Department of Agriculture have added their endorsement to these brochures through the use of their names. FFA will join 4-H in the distribution of these educational brochures. - Last Minute Fair Information (* KB pdf file - 5 pages)
- 2009 Boyd County Fair Results
Boyd County Shooting Sports
Boyd County Scholarships and Awards
2009 Boyd County 4-H Bowling Party
4-H Recipe Books
4-H in Boyd County PowerPoint - (1.8 MB - large file)
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