Nebraska Extension Cheyenne County

06/18/2026

Summer show season means thousands of livestock will cross state lines as families head to junior nationals, breed shows, and state fairs. While the focus is on competition, animal health and travel requirements deserve equal attention. This year, producers should pay particular attention to interst...

06/18/2026

Water Wonders! Drip, pour, and watch water move across dirt, rocks, and leaves. Children explore absorption, flow, and sound while learning how water supports plants and nature.
Book suggestion: Water Is Water by Miranda Paul beautifully connects water play to the natural world.
Download the guide at – go.unl.edu/lgo_water

06/17/2026

Ensuring that cattle are getting enough mineral without overconsuming can be a challenge. Consider these tips for managing free choice mineral intake: https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2021/tips-managing-free-choice-mineral-intake/

06/16/2026

What a great time at our summer workshops last week! 🧟‍♂️✈️🍀

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. From trying new activities and learning new skills, to making new friends and creating great memories- it was a fantastic week. We hope you had as much fun as we did!

06/15/2026

Help Celebrate Our 4-H Youth!

We're looking for sponsors for our Grand Champion Awards at this year's fair! For just $35, you can recognize the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of one of our outstanding exhibitors.

Sponsorship is a great way for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, family friends, and community supporters to encourage our 4-H members and help make the fair extra special.

Interested in sponsoring an award? Contact the Extension Office at 308-254-4455. Thank you for supporting our youth and helping us celebrate their achievements!

06/15/2026

Take a look at the newest featured activities on Clover by 4-H!

Summer is Here! Explore June’s featured activities on CLOVER by 4-H. Younger youth can enjoy hands-on outdoor projects like building a Popsicle Paddle Boat or designing Crazy Kites. Older youth can build important life skills with Young Worker Health and Safety lessons to prepare for summer jobs.

These activities are perfect for keeping youth ages K-12 learning and exploring all summer long!

Start exploring the June CLOVER by 4-H Spark Start activities: http://go.unl.edu/monthly-clover-activities

06/15/2026

Great work everyone!

06/15/2026

⏰ Last Call- the deadline is today! ⏰

✔️ Member enrollment deadline- ALL new and returning members MUST enroll!!
✔️ Ownership Affidavits due to the Extension Office
Affidavits are due for all Beef, Sheep, Goats, Swine, and Rabbit. The forms are available in the office or for download on the Cheyenne County Extension website.
For Swine, please also remember to send the office a readable photo of the ear tag!
✔️ YQCA certificates due to the Extension Office
Anyone planning to show livestock at fair must turn in a copy of their certificate!

Due to the Extension Office by no later than 5pm.

06/14/2026

Next to water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Here in the U.S., about 85% of tea consumed is black tea and iced. The heat of the summer is the perfect time to enjoy a tall glass of refreshing iced tea, but how you brew it is an important step to keeping you safe. https://go.unl.edu/suntea

06/13/2026

Keep your food safe: from the refrigerator/freezer — all the way to the picnic table. For more information on keeping your family healthy: https://go.unl.edu/food-in-hot-weather