Saline County - Nebraska Extension

08/31/2026

🐖🍀Youth experience swine production🍀🐖

Congratulations Isaac Steuk & Trevin Steuk on your accomplishments this last weekend on your Farrowed & Owned projects!

🏆Results from the live show:
🍀Reserve Champion Farrowed and Owned Market Hog: Trevin Steuk

These two youth from Saline County met the requirements of participating in 75% of the educational meetings from February - June and participating in the interview portion of the cohort at the 2026 Nebraska State Fair.

The Nebraska 4-H Farrowed and Owned Swine Cohort is designed to enhance the 4-H swine project and cultivate the next generation of leaders in the swine industry by providing opportunities focusing on swine production as a goal of the 4-H member's project, along with accurate and complete record-keeping, industry knowledge, and engagement by the 4-H member. In order to participate, youth must be 4-H age 8-18, complete YQCA, and farrowed their project animals.

Youth involved in the cohort, participated in learning opportunities hosted by Extension Swine Specialist Dr. Benny Mote about nutrition, feeding, genetics and more. They also maintained records related to swine management and basic care, which resulted in turning in a record book this weekend. Finally, they exhibited their Farrowed and Owned project animals at the 2026 Nebraska State Fair with the opportunity for special recognition for participating in the cohort.

The 2026 Nebraska 4-H Farrowed and Owned division at the Nebraska State Fair was sponsored by Parks of Nebraska LLC.

Cohort members learned the importance of accurate record keeping through a detailed record book they compiled with information about their farrowed and owned projects. The record books are used during an interview each cohort member participates in at the state fair. The interview is an important part of the cohort experience, as members gain valuable life skills from this experience.

Congratulations to all 2026 Nebraska 4-H Farrowed and Owned Cohort members!

For more information about Nebraska 4-H Farrowed and Owned Cohort learning opportunity, please visit

The Nebraska 4-H Farrowed & Owned Swine Cohort is an opportunity for youth interested in learning more about the swine industry. The program is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska swine industry. The goal is to enhance the educational value of the traditional 4-H swi...

08/31/2026

📣 Last Call for Applications!

The deadline to apply for the Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium (NYBLS) is almost here!

Join us at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on November 6-8, 2026, for an exciting opportunity to develop leadership skills, explore career paths, and learn more about Nebraska's beef industry from industry professionals and university experts.

⏰ Applications close September 1, 2026.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this unique experience and connect with other young leaders from across Nebraska.

See the flyer for details and submit your application before the deadline!

Nebraska 4-H

08/31/2026

Join our team! We are hiring an office manager. Please click the link https://go.unl.edu/cw5u or scan the QR code to view the full position description and submit your application.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on September 16th.
If you have any questions, please contact Ingrid Lindal at [email protected] or 402-821-2151.

08/28/2026

🌟 State Fair Static Exhibit Results Are In! 🌟

https://nebraska4hresults.com/2026-results/L/saline

We are so proud of all of our exhibitors whose hard work, dedication, and creativity at the county fair earned them a trip to the State Fair. Representing our county at the state level is an accomplishment in itself, and we are thrilled to celebrate each and every exhibitor!

Several of our State Fair static exhibits also received special recognition, which is denoted by a 🌈 rainbow on the results page. Congratulations to those exhibitors for this outstanding achievement!

Now that the static exhibit results are in, we can't wait to see what our livestock exhibitors accomplish at the State Fair! Best of luck to everyone as they continue to represent our county with pride. 🐄🐖🐑🐐

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- Nebraska State Fair 4-H

08/27/2026

We're hiring! Nebraska Extension in Seward County is seeking a Part-Time 4-H Extension Assistant. If you enjoy working with youth and making a positive impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you!

Learn more and apply: https://jobapp.countyofsewardne.com/job/part-time-4-h-assistant/

08/21/2026

Attention livestock exhibitors participating at State Fair!

Friendly reminder! No shavings will be provided for swine, goat, and sheep pens. Though mulch will still be provided in the cattle barn. Please plan accordingly! See you soon!

08/20/2026

🌾 Southeast Nebraska Wheat & Alfalfa Producers — Mark Your Calendar!

Join Nebraska Extension for the 2026 Southeast Nebraska Alfalfa and Wheat Expo on Friday, August 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Southeast Community College in Beatrice.

Gain the latest insights and practical information to help improve crop health, productivity, and profitability.

📍 Southeast Community College
4771 W Scott Rd, Beatrice, NE
💰 FREE to attend — thanks to Nebraska Extension and event sponsors!

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and strengthen your crop production practices. 🌱

Topics include:
· Transition to organic wheat
· Wheat variety selection criteria
· Wheat and alfalfa diseases
· Alfalfa insect management
· Alfalfa and livestock production

Throughout the day, there will be time for networking with university experts, private industry exhibitor booths, and sponsors. We can't wait to see you!

08/14/2026

🎉 County Fair Results & Photos Are Here! 🎉

County Fair results and winner backdrop photos are now available to view and download.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, supported, and attended this year's fair. We appreciate all the hard work and dedication that went into making the fair a success.

👏 Congratulations to all of our exhibitors and award winners on a job well done!

📸 View and download photos here: https://uofnebraska.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/UNL-Saline/IgBTsmHTd8RDS4NsUKKBMnAbAbU_FGThNOgT46VEOG3tJhg?e=0eWJ1R

08/10/2026

REMINDER: STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK ENTRIES ARE DUE TODAY!

Livestock Entries for the State Fair are due TODAY — Monday, August 10, by 8:00 PM CST

Submit your entries here:
https://nebr.fairwire.com/

Get those entries submitted before 8:00 PM!

08/05/2026

4-H and FFA County Fair Exhibitors and Families!

Help Us Thank Our County Fair Meal Sponsors!

Our County Fair breakfast and lunch sponsors helped make fair week a success by providing meals for our 4-H exhibitors, FFA exhibitors, volunteers, and families. Their generosity and support played an important role in making our County Fair a success!

We encourage all 4-H and FFA exhibitors to take a few minutes to send a thank-you note to these wonderful businesses and organizations. A simple note of appreciation goes a long way and lets our sponsors know how much their support means to our youth and the success of our County Fair.

Sponsor mailing addresses can be found in the photos on this post.

Thank you for helping us recognize and thank the businesses and organizations that make our fair a success!