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Keith-Arthur 4-H Update
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o Entry forms are due to county offices by March 5, 2021.
o Art and Photography Exhibits will also be due to county offices by March 5th
o Entries will be judged and mailed back to their perspective counties with ribbons and plaques by March 30th
Demonstration, public speaking, and Horse Quiz bowl is planned for in-person (March 27th) unless health restrictions change. These contests may be postponed to a later date or
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UNL Horse:
Facebook , Instagram–Equine Webinar Series
Wednesdays, December 9th & 16th @ 6:00pm CT – Facebook– What to Know Wednesdays
Brown Bag Science Fun
If interested please contact the Extension office by Dec. 18th.
Pick up the fun bag on Dec. 21st.
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Join Nebraska 4-H as we go on-site to learn more about science, agriculture, technology, and more! Virtual Field Trips offer facility tours, educational experiences, and additional resources for teachers. Virtual Field Trips are perfect
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Keith/Arthur County Extension 511 N. Spruce
Ogallala, NE 69153 keith-county@unl.edu Phone: 308-284-6051 Fax: 308-284-6052
Keith-Arthur County UNL Extension 511 N. Spruce Ogallala, NE 69153
Michael Eskelson, Extension Educator 4-H/Youth Development
michael.eskelson@unl.edu
4-H Newsletter
Extension is a division of the institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the U.S. Department of Agriculture The 4-H Youth Development program abides with the non-discrimination policies of the University of Nebraska Lincoln and the United State Department of Agriculture
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