Nebraska Extension in Webster County

06/17/2026

REMINDER: Beginning in 2026, exhibitors planning to show animals at both the Nebraska State Fair and the AKSARBEN Stock Show will be required to complete two separate DNA submissions and two separate online nominations—one for each livestock show. Please note:
• Exhibitors showing at AKSARBEN must order and purchase their DNA envelopes directly through the AKSARBEN Stock Show website: https://www.aksarbenstockshow.com/
• The DNA process and online nomination process is completely separate for each show.
• All questions regarding AKSARBEN requirements must be directed to the AKSARBEN office, not the Extension Office.

Aksarben Stock Show is one of the largest youth livestock shows in the U.S. Participants are required to be from age 9 to 19 and may come from any of 14 states including Nebraska, Wyoming, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Colorado, Kansas, Arkansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana, and North and Sou...

06/15/2026

Today is the day! We will be in the office until 5:30 pm on Monday the 15th. What is due today:
All animal, Ice Cream Roll, and Culinary Challenge entries on ShoWorks: https://webster.fairwire.com/
All animal ID sheets & dog, cat, companion animal vaccination forms: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/4-h/fair-forms-affidavits-record-books/
DNA envelopes to the office for state fair: available in office
Livestock nominations on Show Stock Manager for state fair: https://showstockmgr.com/
YQCA certificates (required for youth 4-H age 8 and up showing beef, sheep, goat, swine, poultry, and/or rabbits: https://yqcaprogram.org/
4-H Enrollment on 4-H Online: https://v2.4honline.com/ #/user/sign-in
Horse Levels: https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/horse-program/horsemanship-advancement/requirements-resources/

Reminder that static is due by July 15th, so if you do not know descriptions yet, please wait until you get closer to July 15th to do your static entries.

06/12/2026

Deadlines are closer than they appear!! Don’t forget that June 15th is a big day for Webster County. We will be in the office until 5:30 pm on Monday the 15th. What is due next Monday:
o All animal, Ice Cream Roll, and Culinary Challenge entries on ShoWorks: https://webster.fairwire.com/
o All animal ID sheets & dog, cat, companion animal vaccination forms: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/4-h/fair-forms-affidavits-record-books/
o DNA envelopes to the office for state fair: available in office
o Livestock nominations on Show Stock Manager for state fair: https://showstockmgr.com/
o YQCA certificates (required for youth 4-H age 8 and up showing beef, sheep, goat, swine, poultry, and/or rabbits: https://yqcaprogram.org/
o 4-H Enrollment on 4-H Online: https://v2.4honline.com/ #/user/sign-in
o Horse Levels: https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/horse-program/horsemanship-advancement/requirements-resources/

06/12/2026

Attention: Nebraska 4-H State Fair Livestock Exhibitors ❗️
Don’t forget that June 15 is the deadline to complete the online nomination process for any livestock animal you may want to enter for the Nebraska State Fair 4-H.

The process includes:
• Enroll in 4-H
• Review the 4-H animal fairbooks and ID requirements
• Ask the Extension office for official DNA envelopes
• Go to Show Stock Manager and complete the online form for each livestock nomination
• Submit payment in Show Stock Manager
• Turn in your signed and sealed DNA envelopes with hair samples to the Extension office

More information can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/state-fair/livestock-exhibitor/livestock-identification/

06/04/2026

Happening tonight! We would love for you to join us.

Be sure to attend, we look forward to seeing you there!

06/04/2026

June 4-H Newsletter:

Webster County 4-H Newsletter

06/03/2026

Check out what's happening in June for Webster Extension here:

UNL Extension in Webster County

06/01/2026

Any youth planning to participate in a county fair or the Nebraska State Fair must be enrolled by June 15! To learn more about enrolling, visit 4h.unl.edu/enroll ⏳

06/01/2026

Please help us welcome our 2026 4-H Summer Intern, Aidyn Bonifas!

Aidyn is from Bladen, Nebraska, and is entering her sophomore year at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where she is studying Agricultural Economics and pursuing a minor through the Engler Entrepreneurship Program. She is passionate about engaging youth in agriculture and is excited for the opportunity to help plan and support the Webster County Fair this summer.

We are thrilled to have Aidyn on our team and look forward to the enthusiasm, dedication, and fresh perspective she will bring. We know she will be a wonderful asset to our 4-H program and community!

05/29/2026

What an INCREDIBLE week at PASE (Premier Animal Science Event) in Lincoln! Our team represented Webster County with hard work, determination, and outstanding sportsmanship, and we could not be more proud of every single competitor.

We kicked things off Wednesday with Livestock Quizbowl, where our intermediate team of Jaxon Taylor, Lane Kohmetscher, and Zane Anderson battled their way to a 4th place finish!

Thursday night gave our judging teams a chance to relax and have some fun at Prehistoric Putt — enjoying mini golf, laughs, and even “judging” a few dinosaurs along the way. 🏆 Lane Kohmetscher received a 5th place ribbon in Poultry Judging.

Friday wrapped up an amazing week of competition, with junior, intermediate, and senior teams all bringing home ribbons and placings!

🏆 Juniors
• 8th Place Individual Sheep/Goat – Landry Rupe
• 6th Place Individual Sheep/Goat – Jaelie Taylor
• 3rd Place Junior Sheep/Goat Team – Landry, Cora, & Jaelie
• 5th Place Overall Individual – Landry Rupe

🏆 Intermediates
• 6th Place Individual Sheep/Goat – Brenlee Alber
• 5th Place Sheep/Goat Team – Brenlee, Lane, & Jaxon
• 5th Place Individual Swine – Brenlee Alber
• 5th Place Swine Team – Brenlee, Lane, & Jaxon
• 10th Place Individual Cattle – Lane Kohmetscher
• 8th Place Individual Cattle – Brenlee Alber
• 4th Place Cattle Team – Brenlee, Lane, & Jaxon
• 7th Place Reasons – Brenlee Alber
• 4th Place Reasons Team – Brenlee, Lane, & Jaxon
• 3rd Place Overall Individual – Brenlee Alber
• 4th Place Overall Team – Brenlee, Lane, & Jaxon

🏆 Seniors
• 2nd Place Individual Sheep/Goat – Kaisha Alber
• 4th Place Sheep/Goat Team – Kaisha, Jezebel, & Elisha
• 3rd Place Individual Cattle – Jezebel Olson
• 5th Place Cattle Team – Kaisha, Jezebel, & Elisha
• 9th Place Individual Reasons – Kaisha Alber
• 4th Place Overall Individual – Kaisha Alber

The countless practices this winter and spring truly paid off. Watching these kids grow in confidence, knowledge, teamwork, and determination throughout the season has been incredibly rewarding. Their improvement from day one to PASE was amazing to see, and the future is bright for this group!

Congratulations to all of our competitors on a fantastic week and a successful season! Thank you, Mollie Taylor, for being a volunteer for the week!

2026 Coaches: Katie Bolte, Alexa Pedersen, and Blane Endsley.